Sunday, August 20th, 2017
General Zubair lauds efforts of engineers in development programmes
RAWALPINDI, AUG 20 (DNA) – Chairman JCS Committee, General Zubair Mahmood Hayat visited National Engineering and Scientific Commission. Chairman was briefed on various projects being undertaken by NESCOM. Expressing satisfaction over the development and progress of various strategic systems and capabilities, Chairman JCS Committee lauded the efforts of scientists and engineers involved in the development programmes. He also highlighted the significant contributions of NESCOM in developing an array of state of the art strategic missile systems that have made Pakistan’s defence formidable. Chairman also appreciated contributions of NESCOM in theRead More
Critics don’t comprehend interior ministry’s authority: Ch Nisar
ISLAMABAD, AUG 20 (DNA): Former interior minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has said on Sunday that those who criticise the interior ministry do not understand the legal authority and jurisdiction it has been limited to by the Constitution of Pakistan. Nisar said he still has difference of opinion with ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif but dismissed rumours that he has quit politics. “I promise that I have not leaked any news,” said Nisar while addressing a press conference intended to clear certain misgivings, reason for not joining the federal cabinetRead More
Bandits kidnap eight policemen in Rajanpur
RAJANPUR, AUG 20 (DNA) –Bandits abducted at least eight policemen in Kacha area of Rajanpur on Sunday. According to details, the kidnapped policemen include elite force personnel Luqman, Zeeshan, Shakir, Sabir, Jamshaid, Safdar Naich and assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Muzammil. Heavy contingent of police and elite force commandos arrived in the area and initiated operation against the bandits. Meanwhile, all the entry and exit points have also been sealed. District Police Officer (DPO) Attique Tahir has said that the police personnel were off to holidays on a private boat when theRead More
Premiere of documentary ‘Dancing with Snow’ held in Serena
ISLAMABAD, AUG 20 (DNA) – The Pakistan Air Force Ski Federation hosted a premiere of the documentary ‘Dancing with Snow’ in collaboration with Serena Hotels. The 15-minute film promotes skiing on the exceptional slopes of Pakistan and the event was attended by local and foreign dignitaries and enthusiasts of winter sports. The Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Asad Abdur Rehman Lodhi, was the Chief Guest on the occasion and took the opportunity to highlight the wonders of Northern Pakistan which is home to 5 of the world’s 14Read More
Medical teams from Punjab continue dengue treatment in KP
PESHAWAR, AUG 20 (DNA) – The medical teams from Punjab are continuing to treat the patients of dengue in Peshawar despite Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government’s refusal to take any help. These teams have installed their camps in Peshawar’s affected area Tehkal where patients are also being checked. Furthermore, four more health units from Punjab including eight ambulances, eight doctors and eight nurses will reach Peshawar today. The camps have been set under the supervision of Punjab Minister for Primary and Secondary Health Khawaja Imran Nazir. On the other hand, KPRead More
Afghanistan’s largest embassy to be built in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, AUG 20 (DNA) – Construction work for Afghanistan’s largest embassy has been launched in Pakistani capital city Islamabad. The project was inaugurated on August 19, which coincides Afghanistan’s 98th Independence Day. The complex covers 14 acres of land in the diplomatic quarter of the city, which has been owned by Afghanistan since 1960, Afghanistan’s ambassador Omar Zakhilwal said. The new embassy building is being constructed by a Chinese company. The project is expected to be completed in two years. The foundation stone laying ceremony was attended by several delegatesRead More