Monday, November 13th, 2017
Two soldiers martyred in cross-border militant attack in Bajaur Agency
Two soldiers embraced martyrdom on Monday while four others injured in a cross-border militant attack on a checkpost in Bajaur Agency near Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Media cell of the military reported that at least ten terrorists were killed in retaliation at the border. Sepoy Raham and Captain Junaid Hafeez embraced martyrdom in the attack. “Terrorists from Afghanistan side attempted attack on Pakistani posts along Pak-Afghan border in Bajaur Agency. The attempt was effectively responded killing 8-10 fleeing terrorists while many seen running back injured,” ISPR reported today. “The absence of AfghanRead More
IHC to take up Khawaja Asif’s disqualification petition today
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court is to take up a disqualification petition against Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif over possessing a foreign work permit, also known as ‘Iqama’ in the gulf countries. The petition has been filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Usman Dar, seeking Khawaja Asif’s ouster as Foreign Minister over non-disclosure his Iqama, a permit to work in the UAE. The petitioner has adopted a stance that Asif is ineligible to hold the office of MNA as well as federal minister for being a party to an ‘unlimited term employmentRead More
Three dead, more than 20 injured as speedy coach overturns in Mastung
MASTUNG – At least three people were killed and more than 20 sustained injuries as a speedy coach overturned in Mastung. According to levies sources, the coach was en route to Karachi from Quetta when it met an accident at Mastung bypass while taking a turn. Rescue teams were immediately dispatched from Quetta to the incident site who shifted the injured to district headquarter (DHQ) hospital. Pakistan has an appalling record of fatal traffic accidents due to poor roads, badly maintained vehicles and reckless driving.
Nawaz Sharif to chair important meeting of PML-N leaders in Lahore today
LAHORE – Ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday will chair an important meeting of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders in Lahore’s Jati Umra. Sources told that ongoing political and security situation in the country will be discussed in the meeting.The participants will also devise a strategy to tackle the Hudaibiya Paper Mills case and pass the new amendment in the Constitution. Senior leaders including PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Chief Minister of Punjab (CM) Shehbaz Sharif and Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal will attend the meeting.
MQM-P’s Syed Ali Raza Abidi resigns from NA
Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Syed Ali Raza Abidi, on Monday, resigned from the National Assembly due political and personal reasons. In a tweet, the Member of the National Assembly (MNA) uploaded a copy of the resignation submitted to Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq. MNA Ali Raza Abidi announces resignation as soon as MQM-P, PSP join hands In a follow up tweet, Abidi said he had scheduled an appointment with the speaker on November 15 where he would verify his resignation before it is accepted. The resignation comes days after MQM-PRead More
Water terrorism: India blocks three rivers flowing into Pakistan
SIALKOT, NOV 13 (DNA)- In bid to expedite water war, India has completely blocked flow of water from rivers Sutlej, Beas and Ravi into Pakistan while another 50000 cusec water of river Chenab has been cut short. As result of blockage, zero water discharge has been reported in all 90 canals erupting from the aforementioned rivers. At times when Pakistan’s political elite is busy in annihilating rivals, India is inaudibly violating 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). According to details, India was compelled to allow flow of 50000 cusec water ofRead More