Thursday, November 9th, 2017
Saudi citizens asked to leave Lebanon immediately
RIYADH, NOV 09 (DNA) – Saudi Arabia has urged all its citizens to leave Lebanon at once, a call that adds fire to the emerging political crisis in Beirut after the still unaccepted resignation of Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri who is in Riyadh. an official source in the foreign ministry on Thursday as saying: “Due to the situations in the Republic of Lebanon, the official source at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Saudi nationals visiting or residing in Lebanon are asked to leave the country as soonRead More
Farooq sattar announces to quit politics
KARACHI, NOV 09 (DNA) – Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) chief Farooq Sattar has announced to quit politics. IN a press conference he announced this decision. Kamran Tessori, a senior MQM-P leader, told that Farooq Sattar is displeased with party leaders’ attitude after his decision of forming a political alliance with party’s bitter critic Mustafa Kamal. Rival parties Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) and Mutahidda Qaumi Movement- Pakistan (MQM-P) announced to form a political alliance and vowed to contest next general elections under “one banner, name, manifesto and electoral symbol. Addressing aRead More
CJP points out criticism outside court, says it won’t affect justice
ISLAMABAD – The Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar heard the Jahangir Tareen disqualification case on Thursday and asked whether whatever critcisim erupts outside the court is worth appreciation. He remarked that their tolerance should be credited, and affirmed that the justice and honour of the apex court will not be affected despite criticism. The Attorney General of Pakistan argued before the Supreme Court bench that Tareen had admitted to adopt unfair means to earn Rs 70 million and raised no objection on the action carried out byRead More
MQM-P to stay put and retain symbol, manifesto: convener
KARACHI – After the all-important session held between MQM-P leaders, convener Kanwar Naveed Jameel told media that their party will stay put and retain its flag, manifesto and election symbol. He refuted to the notion of merger and told that their party will only have an alliance with PSP for 2018 General Elections. Explaining the nature of MQMP-PSP alliance, he gave the example of an historical alliance between MMA and IJI in post-Zia era. In the press conference, Jameel clarified that MQM-P chief Farooq Sattar had only mentioned a politicalRead More
‘UK authorities investigating anti-Pakistan ads on London cabs’
Transport authorities in London have initiated an inquiry into the display of anti-Pakistan slogans on cabs in the capital of the United Kingdom, the Foreign Office has said. “The Transport for London (TfL) authorities, after taking suitable action for removal of the malicious material, have initiated an inquiry in the matter and assured disciplinary action against the perpetrators,” FO spokesperson Mohammad Faisal said in a statement on Thursday. Several pictures appeared on social media featuring cabs in London bearing ‘Free Balochistan’ livery – an obvious reference to the anti-state movement launched by BalochRead More
Mayor welcomes Turkish plan to up-grade health, educational institutions
ISLAMABAD, NOV 09 (DNA) – Mayor and Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) Sheikh Anser Aziz has welcomed Turkish government interest in developing various educational and health institutions especially in Islamabad adding his institution will provide all possible help to Turkish government and its designated agencies towards this end. The Mayor and Chairman CDA expressed these views while talking to Turkish delegation that called on him at his office on Thursday. The Mayor and Chairman further said, the present government of PML N believes in uplift of particularly less developed sectorsRead More