Sunday, May 7th, 2017
Peace in Karachi vital for stability in Pakistan: COAS
KARACHI, MAY 07, (DNA) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Karachi Corps Headquarters (HQ) where he was briefed on security situation in the metropolis, progress of operation Raddul Fasad and support to census in Sindh province, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported on Sunday. During his visit, the Army Chief appreciated the efforts of Pak Army and Sindh Rangers for their contributions towards successful execution of these assignments. He said that peace in Karachi is vital for stability in Pakistan. He also appreciated efforts ofRead More
Ishaq Dar co-chairs 50th annual ADB meeting in Tokyo
TOKYO, MAY 07, (DNA) – Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar co-chaired along with the Finance Minister of Japan, Mr. Taro Aso the first business session of the 50th annual meeting of the 67 member ADB’s Board of Governors at Yokohama Japan. The session comprised of member countries’ statements, which inter alia touched upon sustainable and smart infrastructure development and financial cooperation amongst the member countries. The Finance Minister also attended the Round Table Conference on ‘Responding to Rising Inequality ‘ at Yokohama, Japan. Speaking on the occasion, the MinisterRead More
Pakistan International Airlines suspends Karachi-Mumbai flight from May 8
KARACHI, MAY 07, (DNA) – The airlines had earlier announced that the service will be suspended from May 11. The move comes amid a strain in Indo-Pak ties following the beheading of two Indian soldiers by the Pakistan military in Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will suspend its flight between Karachi and Mumbai from Monday due to commercial considerations, a senior airline official has said. PIA operated two flights in a week – on Monday and Thursday – between Karachi and Mumbai. However, the PIA’s Lahore-Delhi flight operation will continueRead More
Nigeria: 82 kidnapped Chibok girls released in exchange for Boko Haram suspects
ABUJA , MAY 07, (DNA) – Nigeria on Saturday said it had negotiated the release of 82 of the more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram Islamists more than three years ago, securing their freedom in a prisoner swap deal. The presidency announced that months of talks with the jihadists had “yielded results”, just over six months after 21 of their classmates were freed with the help of international mediators. “Today 82 more Chibok girls were released,” it said. “After lengthy negotiations, our security agencies have taken back theseRead More
France elects new president today, centrist Macron and far-right Le Pen face off
PARIS, MAY 07, (DNA) – French voters will pick a new president on Sunday, choosing between young centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen in a watershed election for the country and Europe. Polling day follows an unprecedented campaign marked by scandal, repeated surprises and a last-minute hacking attack on Macron, a 39-year-old who has never held elected office. The run-off vote pits the pro-Europe, pro-business Macron against anti-immigration and anti-EU Le Pen, two radically different visions that underline a split in western democracies. Le Pen, 48, hasRead More