Saturday, September 23rd, 2017
Balochistan on a path to progress under CPEC: Governor Baluchistan
PARIS, SEPT 23 (DNA) – The Governor of Balochistan Muhammad Khan Achakzai said that Balochistan was well on the path of Progress, peace, prosperity with the launch of CPEC and improved security situation in the province. He said that while taking to elders and notables of Pakistan community who called on him at Embassy in Paris today. Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque was also present on the occasion. Governor is visiting Paris as part of his tour to key European capitals. The Governor said that launch ofRead More
Ishaq Dar to resign as finance minister, stay in London: sources
LONDON, SEPT 23 (DNA) – A high level huddle chaired by former prime minister Nawaz Sharif decided that Finance Minister Ishaq Dar will resign from his ministry and will stay in London. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Chief Minister of Punjab Shahbaz Sharif, Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Federal Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar along with other party leaders. Sources said that the finance minister who has a bailable arrest warrant issued against him by an accountability court will resign to avoid National AccountabilityRead More
Saudi Arabia marks national day with fireworks, concerts
RIYADH, SEPT 23 (DNA) – With iconic buildings bathed in green light and planned cultural shows, concerts and fireworks, Saudi Arabia geared up to celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the kingdom on Saturday. Car stereos blared patriotic songs as citizens began racing through the streets of the capital Riyadh at midnight in cars bedecked with the national flag to mark the annual event in the kingdom, founded in the 1930s. The national day celebration coincides with a crucial time for Saudi Arabia, which is in a battle forRead More
President urges focus on research to achieve progress
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 23 (DNA) – President Mamnoon Hussain has urged the higher educational institutions to focus on applied research to achieve real progress and prosperity through education. The president was addressing a dinner reception hosted in honor of the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Alumni of Islamabad chapter here. He emphasized the educational institutions to create an atmosphere of guiding the nation on political, social and economic issues. This, he added, will help all the sections of society to join the course of national development without being the victim of differentRead More
Afghan consul general calls for joint efforts to cope common challenges
PESHAWAR, SEPT 23 (DNA) – Afghan Consul General in Peshawar Abdul Waheed Poyan has expressed optimism that the ongoing tension between Afghanistan and Pakistan will be resolved, and called for joint efforts to cope with common challenges and to establish everlasting peace in the region. “Afghanistan and Pakistan are facing common threats which should be tackled with joint efforts,” the diplomat stressed while talking to media after attending a seminar held in connection with Afghanistan International Culture Day at Peshawar Press Club. The event was organized by Regional Forum for PeaceRead More
PTI and MQM-P agree on a new NA opposition leader
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 23 (DNA) – The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) agreed on Saturday that there should be a new leader of the opposition in the National Assembly. PTI Vice President Shah Mehmood Qureshi spoke with MQM-P leader Dr Farooq Sattar on the phone and the two leaders decided to meet soon. A PTI delegation headed by Qureshi and including Asad Umer, Imran Ismail and Firdous Naqvi will meet MQM-P leaders on September 26.