Monday, October 2nd, 2017
More than 50 killed in Las Vegas concert shooting: police
NEVADA, OCT 02 (DNA) – A gunman killed at least 50 people and wounded more than 100 others Sunday when he opened fire on thousands of fans at a country music concert on the Las Vegas Strip. The gunman, who police said was a local man, was killed after being “engaged” by officers who responded to reports of multiple gunfire from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay, a hotel-casino next to the concert venue in the gambling hub. Revelers screamed and fled in panic as a steady stream ofRead More
Non-bailable arrest warrants issued for Sharif children
ISLAMABAD, OCT 02 (DNA) – An accountability court in Islamabad issued non-bailable warrants of arrest on Monday against the premier’s three children and son-in-law. Judge Muhammad Bashir issued directions to arrest and produce Maryam, Hassan, Hussain and Capt Safdar before the court on the next date of hearing. The next hearing is scheduled for October 9. This morning Nawaz appeared before the accountability court for a second time and was likely to be indicted. However, proceedings were adjourned till next Monday. The former premier’s children were summoned before the courtRead More
One killed, two injured in Swat blast
SWAT, OCT 02 (DNA) – At least one person was killed and two members of the Village Defence Council (VDC) were critically injured when a remote-controlled bomb went off in Swat’s Malam Jabba area on Monday. Myasher, father of VDC head Ahmadzeb was killed on the spot while his other son received injuries as a remote-controlled bomb exploded in Sar Teligram area, DPO Muhammad Ejaz told. Ahmadzeb himself was not present at the location. Police have cordoned off the area and started an investigation. Another person who was injured inRead More
Interior Minister threatens to resign as Rangers bar him from entering accountability court
ISLAMABAD, OCT 02 (DNA) – Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal while expressing resentment on Rangers deployment outside accountability court said that he cannot become a puppet minister as the security forces under his command are acting on someone else’s will. While talking to media after being barred entry into accountability court, he said that Rangers took control of the court without any formal direction due to which he came to access the situation. Ahsan Iqbal told that Rangers refused to comply with the orders of Chief Commissioner. He warned that whoeverRead More
Court defers indictment of Nawaz Sharif, issues non-bailable warrants for children
ISLAMABAD, OCT 02 (DNA) – Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday showed up for the second time before an accountability court in graft references filed against him by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in compliance with Supreme Court orders, ARY News reported. The former prime minister arrived at the court under an extensive protocol. Special security arrangements have been made with around 2000 personnel of the Federal Police, Rangers and Frontier Constabulary deployed outside and along the road leading to the court. At the outset, Judge Muhammad Bashir asked where the Sharif’sRead More