Friday, June 23rd, 2017
Acting British High Commissioner celebrates chevening alumni achievements
ISLAMABAD, JUN 23 (DNA) – An iftar reception for Chevening Alumni was hosted by the Acting British High Commissioner Mr Richard Crowder at his residence on Thursday evening. The reception was attended by Chevening scholars, Chevening South Asia Journalism Programme fellows, members of the elected Chevening Alumni Association of Pakistan as well as senior officials from the British High Commission. The reception celebrated the achievements of the Chevening Alumni in the first half of 2017 as well as giving an opportunity for networking between members of the British High CommissionRead More
Saudi embassy clarifies misgivings about Qatar’s boycott
ISLAMABAD, JUN 23 (DNA) The Saudi Embassy here on Thursday categorically stated that the Kingdom has boycotted the Qatar, not sieged it, travelling and food supply to the country was going on as per routine. The Kingdom has left us with no option but to boycott Qatar because of its continuous support to terrorist groups in their country, said Marwan R M Mordad, deputy head of mission in the Embassy, while clarifying certain misleading reports about the issue. About the mediation between the two sides, he said they would welcomeRead More
PM Nawaz strongly condemned act of terrorism in Quetta
ISLAMABAD, JUN 23 (DNA) – Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has strongly condemned act of terrorism in Quetta today that resulted in loss of innocent lives and injured several others. The Prime Minister directed the authorities at Federal and Provincial levels to hunt down the perpetrators of this heinous act and bring them to justice. He has also asked the Provincial government to provide best medical treatment to the injured. Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the blast andRead More
Quetta blast: 12 killed, several wounded in explosion near IGP office
QUETTA, JUN 23 (DNA) – An explosion has been reportedly heard near Inspector General of Police’s office in the Shuhada Chowk vicinity early Friday (today) morning, the police informed. The area was immediately cordoned off by the security forces following the explosion. 6 people have died and at least 14 injured in the incident. The 14 people injured in the incident and five bodies have been shifted to Civil Hospital. Of the injured, at least four are said to be in critical condition, including a girl around 10 years of age. As per hospital sources,Read More