Wednesday, May 10th, 2017
Four ‘convicted’ TTP terrorists hanged: ISPR
RAWALPINDI, MAY 10, (DNA) – Four terrorists sentenced by military courts were executed in Rawalpindi on Wednesday, said a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The ISPR statement added that the convicted terrorists, named Qaisar Khan, Mohammed Umar, Qari Zubair, Aziz Khan were members of the TTP and were involved in attacks on security personnel, mosques and the general public. They were also involved in the destruction of satellite systems. The convicts had admitted to their offences before the magistrate and the trial court, ISPR said. Military courtsRead More
Panama JIT to hold third meeting today
ISLAMABAD, MAY 10, (DNA) – The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) of Panama case will hold its third meeting at Judicial Academy today (Wednesday). In yesterday’s meeting the JIT decided that it will directly question Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif over the affidavit of Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar. Headed by FIA additional Director General Wajid Zia, the committee Tuesday reviewed Ishaq Dar’s statement in connection with Hudaibia Paper Mills in today’s meeting held at Judicial Academy and will issue notices to Prime Minister and children after proper scrutiny. According to SamaaRead More
Sohail Mahmood appointed as new HC to India
ISLAMABAD, MAY 10, (DNA) – Senior diplomat Suhail Mehmood has been appointed as new High Commissioner (HC) of Pakistan to India and he will assume his diplomatic responsibilities by the end of this month. According to foreign office sources, Sohail Mahmood is serving as Pakistan ambassador to Turkey and he will replace incumbent Pakistan envoy Abdul Basit in India by the end of this month. Indian High Commission in Islamabad has issued a visa to Sohail Mahmood in this regard. He had discharged his responsibilities in Pakistan diplomatic mission in Washington,Read More