Sunday, July 2nd, 2017
US delegation calls on army chief
RAWALPINDI, JUL 02 (DNA) – A delegation of US senate (Armed Services Committee) headed by Senator John McCain called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) today. Delegation included Senator Lindsey Graham, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator David Perdue and senior members of staff. Mr Jonathan, US Charge d’ Affairs to Pakistan also accompanied the delegation. The delegation was briefed about regional security situation including Afghanistan. The delegation was briefed how Pakistan has positively contributed towards peace and stability in the region. COAS thanked theRead More
Ishaq Dar, Hassan Nawaz to appear before Panama JIT today
ISLAMABAD, JUL 03 (DNA) – Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar will appear before the joint investigation team today at 3:00 pm. formed by the Supreme court to probe Panama scandal, today (Monday), Dunya News reported. The finance minister will appear before the JIT for questioning at the Federal Judicial Academy at 3:00pm. Ishaq Dar has been directed to produce all relevant documents before the six-member team. It should be mentioned here that PM Nawaz’s son Hassan Nawaz will also be quizzed today. This will be Hassan Nawaz’s third appearance before theRead More
PM Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaz Aziz meets US delegation at Foreign Office
ISLAMABAD, JUL 02 (DNA) – A five member US Senate delegation led by Senator John McCain, Chairman Senate Armed Services Committee called on the Advisor to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz, on Sunday 2 July 2017. Other members of the delegation included Senator Lindsey Graham, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator David Perdue and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua was also present in the meeting. Welcoming the US Senators, the Adviser reiterated the importance of regular high level contacts and particularly appreciated Senators McCain, Graham and Whitehouse for their continued engagement and regular visits to Pakistan to promote understanding and cooperation between the two countries. The Adviser underscored the significanceRead More
PM Nawaz’s cousin records statement before JIT
ISLAMABAD, JUL 02 (DNA) – The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) probing the money trail of the Sharif family’s London properties on Sunday grilled the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s cousin Tariq Shafi for the second time. Speaking to media briefly afterwards, Shafi said that he has not submitted any new documents, neither has he contradicted his stance after his previous appearance. He said the JIT has not summoned him again, but would would appear again if required. He remained silent when asked about the attitude of the JIT towards him. ShafiRead More
Saad asks Imran to learn lesson from PML-N, PPP
LAHORE, JUL 02 (DNA) – Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique urged Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan to avoid leg-pulling and focus on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa instead. “In trying to pull us down, Imran Khan is also pulling himself down as well. If we go down, your turn won’t come next,” he said while addressing party workers here on Saturday. He said that it was obvious PTI chief’s advisers were not giving him sound advice. Imran should learn the lessons that the Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) and the Pakistan People’sRead More
Pakistan rejects Indian request for consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav
ISLAMABAD, JUL 02 (DNA) – Pakistan on Sunday rejected Indian request for granting consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav – the Indian spy sentenced to death for fomenting terrorism in Pakistan. The Foreign Office (FO) said India is suppressing facts by calling spy Kulbushan Jadhav a ‘common prisoner.’ A statement released by the FO rejected Indian External Affairs Ministry’s statement on Jadhav and said Pakistan is working to implement a two-way agreement and will implement on the consular access agreement in its true essence. It further stated that Indian intelligence agency ResearchRead More