Monday, November 27th, 2017
Philippine investors keen to invest in various sectors
KARACHI, NOV 27 (DNA) – Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair stated that Pakistan had to suffer a big loss of life and financial assets front-line role in the war against terror and that Zarb-e-Azb operation has restored the peace and security of the country. Muhammad Zubair was talking to a 16-member delegation of Pak-Philippine Business Forum led by Ambassador of Philippine Daniel Ramos Espiritu at the Governor House where both the sides discussed the bilateral ties, economic cooperation and exchange of delegations. Sindh governor said that Pakistan had a right of accessRead More
Upto 25 protesters of Faizabad sit-in freed from police custody so far
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Upto 25 protesters belonging to Tehreek-e-Labbaik have been freed and discharged from police custody and hospitals so far and the process with the freeing process still proceeding. Striking a deal with the government, Tehreek-e-Labbaik’s leader Khadim-Hussain-Rizvi has said that he and his followers still have 12 hours and will leave Faizabad and abandon the sit-in once the remaining protesters are also freed. Speaking to the media the leader of Tehreek-e-Labbaik ya Rasool Allah “P.B.U.H” said that his party and government have reached a peaceful agreement and whileRead More
PM Abbasi meets Governor of Riyadh
RIYADH, (DNA) –Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi arrived in Saudi Arabia along with the Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on a day-long visit. The Prime Minister was received by Governor of Riyadh Prince Faisal Bin Bandar Al-Saud upon arrival, a statement from the PM Media Office said. PM Abbasi held meeting with the Governor of Riyadh where Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif and other senior officials were also present. Later, they would participate in the meeting of the Islamic Military Counter TerrorismRead More
Controversial amendment: No minister clearly named in Raja Zafarul Haq committee report
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Dunya News has obtained a copy of the Raja Zafar-ul-Haq report in which two federal ministers have been vaguely mentioned regarding the controversial amendment in election reforms bill while none clearly held responsible. The report suggests “action must be taken against those responsible”, adding that “people are expecting action against those who changed the affirmation and caused this problem”. According to the details, no one has been clearly blamed and held responsible for the alleged exclusion of anti-blasphemy clause as opposed to the claims of the oppositionRead More
Countrywide protests vanish as govt gives in to TLYRA demands
KARACHI/LAHORE/ISLAMABAD, NOV 27 (DNA) – The three-week long sit-in in Islamabad along with countrywide protests that sprung up in aftermath of a crackdown have finally begin to vanish on Monday after protesting religious party announced reaching an agreement with the government. Tehreek-e-Labbaik Ya Rasool Allah (TLYRA) chief Khadim Hussain Rizvi announced making a ‘conditional pact’ with the government earlier today in a press conference. “The government has accepted our prime demand, some of the conditions concerning release of party activists [detained during crackdown], free medication to injured, and free educationRead More
Japan confers awards on two Pakistanis
ISLAMABAD, NOV 27 (DNA) – The Government of Japan has conferred the 2017 Autumn Decorations upon two Pakistani individuals, Mr. Amir Hussain Shirazi and Ms. Roeeda Kabir, in recognition of their significant contribution to the promotion of Pakistan-Japan relations. Mr. Amir Hussain Shirazi, Honorary Consul General of Japan in Lahore, was conferred The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon while Ms. Roeeda Kabir, President of Pakistan-Japan Cultural Association KPK, was conferred The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette. The Decorations conferment ceremony wasRead More