Thursday, August 17th, 2017
NA-120 by-poll: ECP approves nomination papers of Kulsoom Nawaz
LAHORE, AUG 17 (DNA) – Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) approved nomination papers of Kulsoom Nawaz, wife of former premier Nawaz Sharif, as she prepares to contest NA-120 by-election after her husband was disqualified by Supreme Court in Panama case. ECP rejected the reservations raised by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT). She will now contest the NA-120 by-poll which is scheduled in September. “There is no case of corruption against Nawaz Sharif and these are same allegations Imran Khan has been imposing on our party,” AsifRead More
Polish Land Forces Commander lauds Pak’s effort in fight against terrorism
RAWALPINDI, AUG 17 (DNA) – Commander Polish Land Forces Brigadier General Wojclech Granowshi met Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday to discuss the regional security situation. The two leaders of respective armed forces met at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi where they discussed issues of mutual interest including defence, training and bilateral security cooperation. They exchanged views regarding regional security situation, according to Inter-Services Public Relations. Brigadier General Wojclech Granowshi not only acknowledged the services of Pakistan Army but also lauded Pakistan’s role in the global fightRead More
Jordan stands with Pakistan in fight against terrorism: Ambassador Nawaf Khalifeh
RAWALPINDI, AUG 17 (DNA) – Mr. Nawaf Khalifeh Saraireh, Jordanian Ambassador to Pakistan called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ today. Matters related to regional security and military cooperation were discussed.
Saudi Arabia to invest in big economic projects in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, AUG 17 (DNA) – Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan says his country is looking forward to invest in huge economic projects in the country. Nawaf Said Ahmad Al-Malki has said that Saudi Arabia would invest in China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Gwadar port development projects. He said CPEC is a huge project, which will create many investment opportunities. China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a collection of infrastructure projects that are currently under construction throughout Pakistan. Originally worth $46 billion, the value of CPEC projects is now valuedRead More
China plans petrochemical complex near Karachi
KARACHI, AUG 17 (DNA) – A Chinese proposal to set up a refinery along with a downstream petrochemical complex near Karachi is advancing steadily as requests for 500-1,000 acres has been submitted to the provincial governments of Sindh and Balochistan. The estimated cost of the project is about $4 billion. This was disclosed by Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Zubair M. Tufail after a meeting with the visiting Chinese delegation, led by Ms Li-Jial, Director Tianchen Engineering Corporation (TCC), at the Federation House on Wednesday.Read More
PAF jet crashes while on training mission near Sargodha, pilot survives
SARGODHA, AUG 17 (DNA) – A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) jet crashed near Sargodha while on a training mission on Thursday, a press release issued by PAF said. The pilot ejected the aircraft safely. “Pakistan Air Force reports with regret that a PAF F7-PG aircraft, while on a routine operational training mission, crashed near Sargodha. The pilot of the aircraft ejected safely,” the statement read. No loss of civilian life and property has been reported on the ground, it said. “A board of inquiry has been ordered by Air HeadquartersRead More