Saturday, July 29th, 2017
PML-N leaders vow to fully support ex-PM Nawaz Sharif
ISLAMABAD, JUL 29 (DNA) – During an informal meeting in Islamabad, the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leaders have vowed to fully support former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. The meeting chaired by Nawaz Sharif is being attended by senior leadership of the party including Chaudhry Nisar and ex-NAB chairman Saif-ur-Rehman. The PML-N parliamentarians have assured Nawaz Sharif that they are ready to step down from assembly seats on his one signal This meeting will be followed by a meeting of the parliamentary party of the PML (N) to beRead More
US says Nawaz disqualification Pakistan internal matter
WASHINGTON, JUL 29 (DNA) – The United States (US) has hoped for a smooth transition of power through parliament in Pakistan following the disqualification of Nawaz Sharif. A State Department spokesperson while reacting to the development has said that has the disqualification of Nawaz Sharif as Prime Minister was Pakistan internal matter. “This is an internal matter. We look forward to a smooth transition as Pakistan’s parliament selects the next prime minister,” the spokesperson said. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang said they had also termed the development as internalRead More
PML (N) likely to choose next prime ministerial candidate today
ISLAMABAD, JUL 29 (DNA) – Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) is most likely to choose their next candidate to replace Nawaz Sharif, in an informal party meeting today. Nawaz Sharif was disqualified as the prime minister on Friday by the Supreme Court of Pakistan. According to reports, Sharif has suggested the name of CM Punjab, Mian Shahbaz Sharif as a probable candidate to replace him. Meanwhile, an interim Prime Minister will hold the office for the next 45 days until the next Prime Minister is selected. Khawaja Asif andRead More
Two injured as oil tanker topples in Rahim Yar Khan
RAHIM YAR KHAN, JUL 29 (DNA) – An oil tanker carrying 40,000 liters of fuel on Saturday toppled on the National Highway in Rahim Yar Khan, and two persons including its driver sustained injuries in the incident. It has been learnt that the tanker turned turtle when the driver dozed off and could not control the vehicle in Rahim Yar Khan’s area Zahir Pir.Motorway police and other rescue teams reached the spot upon hearing the news, and highway was closed for traffic which resulted in long queues of cars. ItRead More
Don’t label anyone ‘kafir’, issue fatwas: Masjid-e–Nabvi Imam
LAHORE, JUL 29 (DNA) – Masjid-e–Nabvi Imam Sheikh Ayad Ahmad Al Shikri said that Allah doesn’t like hatred, fight and bloodshed. In a Friday sermon at Ishaq Mosque in Azam cloth market, the Imam advised to not label anyone ‘kafir’ and issue fatwas. He also said that don’t spread unrest against any ruler even if he is bad and not loyal. The one promoting peace and prosperity is on right mission, he added. He further prayed for the unity and security of Pakistan and Muslim community and said that AllahRead More
Nawaz a political reality and heartthrob of people: Marriyum
ISLAMABAD, JUL 29 (DNA) – Marriyum Aurangzeb, Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz leader and former Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage said on Friday that Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was a political reality and the heartthrob of the masses, who had elected him thrice as Prime Minister of Pakistan. She said that Nawaz Sharif was a leader of the people in his own right who did not need the chair of the Prime Minister to establish his credentials in this regard. She was talking to the media after theRead More