Monday, September 25th, 2017
Karachi cardboard factory fire brought under control
KARACHI, SEPT 25 (DNA) – A fire that engulfed a cardboard factory in North Karachi early on Monday, has been brought under control after 11 hours. The fire took hold of a cardboard factory located near the Shafeeq Morh area of North Karachi in the early hours of Monday, according to reports. It reportedly took nine fire tenders, two snorkels and two water bowsers, to stop the fire from spreading further and to bring it under control. Present on the location, Karachi Mayor Waseem Akhtar said that due to unavailability of proper equipment, firefightersRead More
Accountability court to indict Ishaq Dar on Sept 27
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 25 (DNA) – Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday appeared before an accountability court to record his statement in connection with “investigations against him for the accumulation of assets and funds beyond known sources of income”. The court, while supplying copies of the reference and other material consisting of 23 volumes to Dar, set September 27 as the date to indict the finance minister. In compliance with the earlier issued bailable arrest warrants, Dar’s counsel submitted bonds worth Rs1 million. Further, the court ordered the federal minister toRead More
Shane Warne cleared over actress assault allegation
LONDON, SEPT 25 (DNA) – Australian cricket legend Shane Warne said he was “shocked” to be accused of assaulting an adult entertainment actress in a London nightclub after he was cleared of all allegations. Spin wizard Warne, 48, was questioned but subsequently released without charge, police said. “I was shocked to read the media stories circulating earlier today concerning a false allegation of assault,” said Warne in a statement. “I have fully co-operated with the police, and they have now had the opportunity of seeing CCTV and speaking to witnesses. “TheRead More
Ishaq Dar shows up at accountability court to face NAB case
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 25 (DNA) – Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday showed up in an accountability court to face a graft case filed against him by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for allegedly accumulating wealth beyond his known sources of income. Judge Mohammad Bashir ordered provision of a copy of the NAB reference to the minister’s counsel and adjourned the hearing until Sept 27 when he is expected to be indicted in the case. The court turned down his counsel’s request to adjourn the hearing for a week. During previous hearing,Read More
Russia, Pakistan Druzhba-2017 military drills begin in Mineralnye Vody
MINERALNYE VODY, SEPT 25 (DNA) – A two week long joint exercise DRUZBA 2017 between special forces of Pakistan and Russia Armies started in Minralney Vody, Russia. The opening ceremony was attended by senior military officials of special forces of both countries. The joint exercise will focus on counter terrorism Operations, hostage and rescue, Cordon and Search Operation. The joint exercise will enhance and further strengthen military ties between both the countries and share Pakistan Army’s experience in war against terrorism.
Pakistan, Azerbaijan agree to enhance cooperation in bilateral matters
NEW YORK, SEPT 25 (DNA) – Pakistan and Azerbaijan have agreed to enhance high-level contacts and engage more deeply with each other on a broad spectrum of bilateral and regional matters. On this occasion, Azerbaijan Foreign Minister extended an invitation to Khawaja Asif for an official visit to Azerbaijan. Khawaja Asif also held a meeting with the Foreign Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis Mark Anthony Brantley. They agreed to enhance cooperation in diverse fields. Secretary General of Amnesty International Salil Shetty, also called on Khawaja Asif, to seek Pakistan’sRead More