Wednesday, July 26th, 2017
Capt (retd.) Arif Nawaz takes charge as Punjab IG
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Captain (retd) Arif Nawaz on Wednesday took charge as the new Punjab Inspector General in a ceremony held in IG office Lahore. Smartly turned-out personnel of the police force presented guard of honour to Punjab IG. Speaking on the occasion, Arif Nawaz said that the sacrifices laid by the police martyrs are a leading light for him. He stressed that the sacrificies will not go in vain. “Police personnel have been targeted in Balochistan, Sindh and Punjab. Our police have been well-trained. They should work withRead More
Pakistan concerned over continuing wave of violence against Palestinians
ISLAMABAD, JUL 26 (DNA) – Pakistan on Tuesday expressed concern over the continuing wave of violence against Palestinians and violation of Muslims right to perform their religious obligation following the closure of Al Aqsa Mosque. “The practices and policies being pursued against the Palestinian demonstrators are a flagrant violation of International humanitarian law, international norms and practices and must stop,” the Foreign Office said in a statement. “The government of Pakistan stands in solidarity with the people and government of the State of Palestine in their just demand for basicRead More
Several cities face petrol shortage amid oil tanker owners’ strike
ISLAMABAD, JUL 26 (DNA) – The strike by All Pakistan Oil Tankers Owners Association (APOTOA) has entered third day, creating dearth of fuel in various cities of Sindh and Balochistan. Oil tankers association has been observing strike since Monday against the fresh tax levied by motorway police and the tightened check of the regulators. In Karachi, almost all the petrol pumps are closed while only few are providing the fuel with observing long queues. The public transports are also in short number on the roads. In Quetta, the petrol deficiencyRead More