Wednesday, October 11th, 2017
PML-N’s Capt Safdar lashes out against Ahmadis, faces backlash on social media
ISLAMABAD, OCT 11 (DNA) – PML-N leader retired Captain Muhammad Safdar on Tuesday launched into a virulent tirade against Pakistan’s persecuted Ahmadi communitywhile speaking in the National Assembly. He accused the faith group of acting against the country’s interests and called for action against its members. Safdar, who is former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s son-in-law, also criticised the renaming of Quaid-i-Azam University’s (QAU) physics centre after Professor Dr Abdus Salam, the country’s first Nobel laureate — the grounds for the lawmaker’s objections being the scientist’s Ahmadi faith. The renaming of theRead More
Govt committed to protect rights of children
ISLAMABAD, OCT 11 (DNA) – On the occasion of International Girl Child Day on 11 October 2017, Pakistan takes pride in and pays tribute to the achievements of our girl children and those of the world at large. The achievements of our girl children are a symbol of their determination. They are also reflective of our resolve to protect and empower them and provide opportunities of progress to them. This day, we reiterate our continued commitment to the promotion and protection of rights of every girl child. The Government ofRead More
US delegation led by White House South Asia affairs adviser to visit Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, OCT 11 (DNA) – A United States delegation led by Lisa Curtis, the White House South Asia affairs adviser, has left for Islamabad and will reach the country soon, Pakistan’s Ambassador to US Aizaz Chaudhry said. The ambassador expressed optimism at the delegation’s visit and said talks between the US and Pakistan would promote harmony between the two countries. Curtis recently held a meeting with Afghan National Security Adviser Haneef Atmar, who tweeted on September 1: Curtis, a senior expert at a conservative Washington think tank, the Heritage Foundation, wasRead More
Justice Javed Iqbal assumes charge as NAB chief
ISLAMABAD, OCT 11 (DNA) – Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal – a former judge of the Supreme Court – on Wednesday has assumed charge as the chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The incumbent NAB chief’s role will be crucial as the anti-graft watchdog is engaged in corruption cases against former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his family members. Justice Javed Iqbal’s appointment was made after the mutual consensus of Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Leader of Opposition in National Assembely Syed Khursheed Shah. He has replaced Chaudhry Qamar-uz-ZamanRead More
US bombers overfly Korean peninsula in show of force
The US has flown two supersonic heavy bombers over the Korean peninsula in a show of force against Pyongyang, staging the first night-time joint aviation exercises with Japan and South Korea. Two B-1B Lancers based in Guam flew a mission in the vicinity of the Sea of Japan late Tuesday, the US Pacific Air Forces said in a statement. “Flying and training at night with our allies in a safe, effective manner is an important capability shared between the US, Japan and the Republic of Korea and hones the tacticalRead More