Tuesday, July 4th, 2017
Pakistani doctor saves Chinese woman’s life on flight
BEIJING, JUL 04 (DNA) – A PhD student from Pakistan studying at China’s Shangdong University School of Medicine saved the life of a Chinese passenger on a flight from Beijing to Paris. Muhammad Shahbaz, during the flight on July 2, heard a crew member requesting the assistance of a medical professional to treat a Chinese woman who was shivering and in distress. Shahbaz got up and went to a stewardess who took him to a Chinese woman and told her that he was doctor and could speak Chinese. He saidRead More
No need to request cricket boards to play series in Pakistan: PM
ISLAMABAD, JUL 04 (DNA) – Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif has instructed Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday to not request any foreign cricket authority to play a series in Pakistan. Statement of the premier came in as he hosted a ceremony in honour of the national cricketers after the team won country’s maiden Champions Trophy 2017 last month. In addition to the winning squad of Pakistan, the gathering was graced by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Information Minister Maryam Aurangzeb among other dignitaries. While addressingRead More
Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa visits Panuaqil Garrison
PANUAQIL, JUL 04 (DNA) : General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Panuaqil Garrison today. COAS was briefed on operational preparedness and internal security matters. Interacting with officers and soldiers, COAS expressed his satisfaction on their state of preparedness and contributions towards internal security. COAS also hailed their performance during recently conducted 6th Population and Housing Census and other internal security tasks. COAS said that Army shall continue its support to all state institutions for prosperity of Pakistan and its people through selfless devotion and commitment. “CountryRead More
Tariq Mahmood Pasha appointed new FBR Chairman
ISLAMABAD, JUL 04 (DNA) – The federal government appointed Tariq Mahmood Pasha – a close confidant of Finance Minister Ishaq Dar – as the new chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), further consolidating the control of Q Block over the tax department. His immediate challenge will be to win support of the top FBR hierarchy. Pasha is from the 12th Common batch of the Civil Service. Tariq Pasha – a grade 22 officer belonging to Inland Revenue Service – will also be the Secretary Revenue Division. Before hisRead More
70 years of US-Pakistan relations by David Hale
JUL 04 – In 1948, the Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah wrote to President Truman the first message to America from Pakistan for our Independence Day. Speaking of our two nations, he wrote that that the “common desire for order, justice and peace, and their equal wish to contribute to uplift suffering humanity are the best proof, which I hope will lead to the intimate and confident collaboration of our two countries in all matters for our mutual interests. ” For over 70 years, America and Pakistan have built a relationshipRead More
Oil tanker overturns on Indus Highway in Karak
KARAK, JUL 04 (DNA) – An oil tanker overturned on Indus Highway near Sapina area of Karak on Tuesday. According to details, the tanker was enroute to Karachi from Nashpa oil field when the driver lost the vehicle’s control and it turned over spilling hundreds of litres oil. Authorities immediately closed the highway for traffic as a result of which vehicles queued up to one kilometer area. The oil tanker was stationed in an upright position on the road with the help of a crane and the spilled oil wasRead More