June, 2017
Imran criticises PM for not visiting Quetta, Parachinar
ISLAMABAD, JUN 28 (DNA) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chairperson Imran Khan Wednesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for neglecting terror victims of Quetta and Parachinar and allegedly giving preference to fire victims of Southern Punjab by paying a visit to them. Khan addressed the media in the federal capital and pointed out that the premier did not visit Quetta and Parachinar and inquired on health of the wounded. Terming the premier’s negligence as exacerbating feelings of provincial discrimination, Khan said: “It is unfortunate that Prime Minister onlyRead More
Sheikh Rashid claims ‘big PML-N faction’ to part ways with Nawaz
LAHORE, JUN 28 (DNA) – Leader of Awami Muslim League (AML) Sheikh Rashid has claimed that a faction of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is to switch sides in the near future, quitting its allegiance to the ruling party. The AML chief visited Jinnah Hospital in the provincial capital and inquired on health of Ahmadpur Sharqia incident’s victims. While talking to the media before leaving, Rashid said that he would decide on merging AML with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) after Joint Investigation Team (JIT) gives a verdict in Panamagate investigations. Rashid saidRead More
Army keeping an eye on enemy propaganda: COAS
Rawalpindi, Jun 28, 2017: Army is closely following the sectarian and ethnic colour being deliberately given to recent spate of incidents in the country by hostile intelligence agencies / sponsored anti state elements. Having failed to divide us through terrorism, our enemy is now trying to target and fragment us along sectarian / ethnic lines which merits a unified national response. Ongoing malicious campaign of enemies of Pakistan which is also unwittingly being spread on social media is highly regrettable and we all need to be cognizant of it. “ForRead More
Death toll in oil tanker collision in Ahmedpur East rises to 159
AHMADPUR EAST, JUN 28 (DNA) – Death toll in the tragic Ahmedpur East incident has risen to 159 while 153 of the deceased have been laid to rest after offering their collective funeral prayers amid grief in the area. As the funerals of the victims of oil-tanker tragedy were offered, every eye in the area was teary and people attended the funerals in large numbers. High-level security arrangements were also observed on the occasion. Meanwhile, the administration has started removing the debris of the motorbikes, cars and rickshaws from theRead More
Tajik president expresses grief over Bahawalpur tragedy
DUSHANBE, JUNE 27 (DNA) -President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon has expressed deep sorrow over Bahawalpur tragedy. In a message he said “With deep sorrow learned about the fire in Bahawalpur, Punjab province, which caused deaths and injured a large number of people. I express profound sympathy for victim’s families’ and I pray to Almighty Allah for their patience and healing to all injured people. With Sorrow’.
AJK President questions US sanctions on Syed Salahuddin
MUZAFFARABAD, JUN 28 (DNA) – President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Sardar Masood Khan has raised concerns on Tuesday over the sanctions imposed by the United States on Hizb-ul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin. The US State Department declared Salahuddin a globally designated terrorist on Tuesday, just moments ahead of the meeting between President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Masood Khan said the nexus between Trump and Modi could prove dangerous for the regional peace. He warned about the ties between both countries and, while discussing theRead More