Wednesday, November 1st, 2017
Germany, Pakistan intensify development cooperation
ISLAMABAD, NOV 01 (DNA) – Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany Martin Kobler and Secretary of the Economic Affairs Division (EAD) Arif Ahmed Khan signed two agreements on 31 October 2017 regarding development cooperation with a total volume of 91.7 Mio. EURO (about 106 million USD) Ambassador Kobler highlighted the progress already made within the development cooperation and the friendly relations existing between Germany and Pakistan. He said, “We desire to strengthen these friendly relations through new development programs in a spirit of partnership and a close commitment toRead More
New French ambassador vows to help Pakistan in fight against terror
ISAMABAD (DNA) – New French ambassador Marc Barety has assumed his duties in Pakistan. He presented his credentials to President Mamnoon Hussain on November 01, 2017. Here is the text of the message the new French released after presenting his credentials. “After having presented my credentials to His Excellency President Mamnoon Hussain, I am pleased to express to all of you my best greetings and to share with you the pride of representing France in Pakistan just when this country is turning 70 years old, allowing us to celebrate sevenRead More
Sharjeel Memon lambasts NAB in Sindh Assembly
NOV 01 (DNA) – In a fiery speech at the Sindh Assembly former Sindh information minister Sharjeel Inam Memon lashed out at the National Accountability Bureau for its ‘biasness’. Speaking at the floor of the house, Sharjeel said that NAB officials could not even enter Islamabad’s Benzair Bhutto Airport to arrest deposed prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s son-in-law Capt (retd) Safdar but had come to the runway to arrest him despite possessing bail. He further questioned why Finance Minister Ishaq Dar’s name has not been included in the Exit Control listRead More
NHA has launched road projects worth Rs1.4 trillion
ISLAMABAD, NOV 01 (DNA) – Outgoing National Highway Authority (NHA) Chairman Shahid Ashraf Tarar said on Tuesday that road infrastructure projects worth over Rs1.4 trillion have been launched during the past four years in all parts of the country, most of which would be completed by next year. Talking to media personnel, he said the NHA saved over Rs240 billion through open, fair and transparent bidding processes which amounts to 21% of its overall portfolio. The chairman NHA said that the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) in its Audit ReportRead More
Plea for merger of NAB reference: Nawaz submits additional documents in IHC
ISLAMABAD, NOV 01 (DNA) – Ousted Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday has submitted additional documents in Islamabad High Court (IHC) over his plea to merge all three National Accountability Bureau (NAB) references against him into one. The documents also included copy of Nawaz’s indictment in Avenfield properties, Al-Azizia Steel Mills and Flagship Investments references. The court will conduct hearing on this issue on Thursday. It is to be mentioned here that Nawaz Sharif will depart for Pakistan today from London, and appear before the NAB court on FridayRead More
Syed Kaleem Ahmed Khursheed elected SCBA president
ISLAMABAD, NOV 01 (DNA) – Candidates of Asma Jahangir’s Independent group emerged victorious in the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) elections 2017-18 and clinched the seats of SCBA president as well as general secretary. According to details, Syed Muhammad Kaleem Ahmed Khursheed was elected the president after securing 1142 votes, and Safdar Hussain Tarar was appointed the general secretary with 1372 votes. Both candidates defeated Hamid Khan’s Professional group after a tough battle. Professional group’s Hafiz Abdul Rehman Ansari secured 1064 votes for the post of president, and Mian MuhammadRead More