Friday, May 19th, 2017
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif chairs National Economic Council meeting
ISLAMABAD, MAY 19 (DNA) National Economic Council meeting starts under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. Prime Minister of AJ&K, Governor KPK Chief Ministers of Punjab, Sind, KPK, Balochistan attending. Federal and Provincial Ministers also present. Prime Minister’s remarks during NEC – Pakistan’s Economic indicators have significantly improved and are acknowledged by international financial rating institutions. – 5.28% growth rate is commendable. – Pakistan is now among fastest growing economies. – Federal and Provincial governments are working in harmony for development of the country. – CPEC projects are on fastRead More
Britain’s agency helped uncover major spot-fixing scandal in PSL
LAHORE, MAY 19, (DNA) – Britain’s National Crime Agency provided the initial intelligence that helped uncover a major spot-fixing scandal in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), a leading official from world cricket’s governing body said on Thursday. Sir Ronnie Flanagan, head of the International Cricket Council’s anti-corruption and safety unit (ACSU) was speaking to reporters in Lahore after testifying in a case against opening batsman Sharjeel Khan, who has been provisionally suspended by his board since the scandal erupted in February. Fast bowler Mohammad Irfan and spinner Mohammad Nawaz haveRead More
Voters go to polls in Iran to pick president
TEHRAN, MAY 19, (DNA) – Polls opened in Iran on Friday with voters set to give their verdict on President Hassan Rouhani’s policy of opening up to the world and efforts to rebuild the stagnant economy. He faces stiff competition from hardline cleric Ebrahim Raisi, 56, who has positioned himself as a defender of the poor and called for a much tougher line with the West. Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei cast his ballot just minutes after polls opened at 8:00 am (0330 GMT). “The destiny of the country isRead More
PTI to show political strength in Quetta today
QUETTA ,MAY 19, (DNA) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is all set to demonstrate its political muscle in Quetta today (Friday). PTI chief Imran Khan and other party leaders will address public gathering. All arrangements for the PTI’s public meeting at Quetta’s Ayub Stadium have been finalized. The venue has been decorated with posters and party flags. Separate enclosures for male and female workers have been arranged at the venue. The PTI leaders have predicted that a great number of people would participate in today’s public meeting. Earlier, PTI chief ImranRead More
Jadhav case: Pakistan’s national security will not be compromised, says Kh Asif
ISLAMABAD, MAY 19, (DNA) – Giving clear stance on Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav’s case, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said it is an issue of Pakistan’s national security and there will be no compromise on it. During an interview, the minister stated that RAW agent was convicted after fulfilling all necessary legal procedures and any decision on this matter will be taken keeping in view the national security. “ICJ has only granted formal stay on the death sentence of Jadhav,” he maintained. On Thursday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) stayedRead More