ISLAMABAD, SEPT 20 (DNA) – National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has frozen the assets of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, his children Maryam Nawaz, Hussain Nawaz, Hassan Nawaz and his son-in-law Captain (retired) Safdar, on Wednesday. A letter from NAB Lahore has directed relevant authorities including Lahore Development Authority (LDA), Capital Development Authority (CDA), Chief Commissioner Islamabad and banks that all property and assts belonging to Nawaz Sharif, his children Maryam Nawaz, Hussain Nawaz, Hassan Nawaz and his son-in-law Captain (retired) Safdar cannot be transferred or dissipated until further orders. AssetRead More

ISLAMABAD, SEPT 20 (DNA) – A team of Lahore branch of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) raided Finance Minister Ishaq Dar’s house and questioned employees on Wednesday. The officials reportedly went to Dar’s house in Ministers Enclave, Islamabad and questioned employees while telling them that they had an arrest warrant for the federal minister. The officials had the employees sign a receiving of the arrest orders and compliance summons, and then searched the house to make sure Dar was not present there. According to sources, the employees got the NABRead More

ISLAMABAD, SEPT 20 (DNA) – Federal Health Minister Saira Afzal Tarar chaired a high level meeting to review the dengue situation in Islamabad.  The meeting was attended by Minister of State for CADD Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, Minister for Specialized Medical Care Punjab Khawaja Salman Rafiq, Minister for Primary and Secondary Health Punjab Khawaja Imran Nazir, Secretary CADD, Executive Director NIH, Chief Commissioner Islamabad, heads of tertiary care hospitals in Islamabad besides other senior health officials. The meeting took stock of the current reports of dengue cases and discussed inRead More

ISLAMABAD, SEPT 20 (DNA) – The Deputy Speaker National Assembly Murtaza Javed  Abbasi hosted a dinner in honour of Chinese Delegation from Xinjian Province. Talking to the Delegation the Deputy Speaker  has said that Pakistan values high its relations with China and desired to further solidify its deep rooted strategic partnership of cooperation for mutual benefit of both the countries. He said that Pakistan appreciate the strong support and selfless assistance from the Chinese Government and people for its economic and social development. Appreciating the Chinese Leadership commitment for implementationRead More

ISLAMABAD, SEPT 20 (DNA) – In his latest statement, PML-N leader Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has again criticised the ruling party by terming drone attacks unacceptable and a challenge for the state s sovereignty. In a National Assembly session on Wednesday, the former interior minister reaffirmed that Pakistan sacrificed a lot in war against terrorism, slamming the ruling party for not even issuing condemnation for drone attack within the country s territory on September 15. He claimed that BRICS joint declaration was against Pakistan and the ambassadors should be questioned over it.Read More

ISLAMABAD, SEPT 20 (DNA) – President Mamnoon Hussain has said that emphasis should be laid on increasing the bilateral trade between Pakistan and Switzerland and attracting Swiss investment in Pakistan. The President said this while talking to the Ambassador-designate of Pakistan to Switzerland Ahmad Naseem Warraich who called on him at the Aiwan e Sadr on Wednesday. The President emphasized that there should be regular exchange of trade, cultural and educational delegations between Pakistan and Switzerland. He stated that focus should be paid on acquiring Swiss scholarships for Pakistani studentsRead More