Sunday, September 17th, 2017
Begum Kulsoom Nawaz wins elections in NA-120
LAHORE, SEPT 17 (DNA) – The polling for the NA-120 by-election came to an end at its designated time amid stringent security measures and scattered incidents of confrontation between workers of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). According to the unofficial and unconfirmed results of more than 170 polling stations, PML-N candidate Kulsoom Nawaz is leading with big margin, followed by PTI candidate Dr Yasmin Rashid. Senior PML-N leader Khawaja Saad Rafique, through his Twitter account, on behalf of his party had requested the relevant authorities to extendRead More
First ever grand Pakistan festival in France ended with resounding success
PARIS, SEPT 17 (DNA): The first ever mega Pakistan Festival held to celebrate 70 years of Pakistan’s independence concluded in suburbs of Paris today after a splendid display of Pakistan’s culture, handicrafts, fashion, music and cuisine. The Festival was jointly inaugurated by the Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque, member of French parliament Mr. Francois Pupponi and Mayor of Sarcelles town Mr. Nicolas Maccioni. Thousands of people from various walks of life including local French officials, diplomats, members of French Civil Society, media persons and expatriate Pakistanis attendedRead More
Party received complaints from voters in NA-120: Khawaja Asif
LONDON, SEPT 17 (DNA) – Foreign minister Khawaja Asif has said on Sunday (September 17) that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has received some complaints from voters in NA-120 constituency. Asif talked to the media after he attended a meeting that was presided over by Nawaz Sharif at his London residence. The minister claimed that Kulsoom Nawaz would win the by-polls in NA-120 constituency. He said that there are reports of complaints in the elections. The minister further said that Kulsoom Nawaz is to undego another one or two surgeries. Khawaja AsifRead More
Govt approves construction of two expressways to connect Malakand with CPEC
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 17 (DNA) – The federal government has approved construction of two expressways to connect Malakand division with China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Adviser to the Prime Minister Engineer Amir Muqam said the one expressway would be constructed from Chakdara, Lower Dir to Khawaza Khela in Swat district. The other expressway will be constructed between Khawaza Khela and Bisham, Shangla district, he said. Engineer Amir Muqam said feasibility study of the expressways was in progress. He said Rs6 billion have been allocated for this purpose in the current budget.
Polling in NA-120 by-election ends, ballots’ counting underway
LAHORE, SEPT 17 (DNA) – Polling for NA-120 by-polls on Sunday have ended at 05:00pm and counting of the ballots is underway to announce a winner out of prominent contenders including Kulsoom Nawaz, Yasmin Rashid, Faisal Mir and Yaqub Sheikh. The polling, which began at 08:00 AM, continued till 05:00 PM. It is the first time in Pakistan that biometric verification machines have been installed at 39 polling stations. Voters turnout that was reported dismal in the afternoon gained momentum towards the later half of the alloted time period andRead More
Gwadar port lucrative for Tajikistan’s import, export: Mamnoon
ASHGABAT, SEPT 17 (DNA) – President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussein met in Ashgabat on the sidelines of the 5th Asian Games in Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan. The Head of State of Tajikistan, President Emomali Rahmon expressed satisfaction of the development of fraternal relations between Tajikistan and Pakistan, including regular contacts on the high level of leadership, and added that today level of confidence and solidarity of the two countries will contribute to the strengthening of our bilateral relationsRead More