Sunday, December 3rd, 2017
Pakistani, Saudi Arabian special forces conduct joint exercises
ISLAMABAD, DEC 03 (DNA): Pakistani and Saudi Arabian special forces are holding an anti-terrorism joint exercise at a Saudi military center, the Pakistani military said on Sunday. Pakistani contingent comprising of 68 officers and soldiers of special services group (SSG) is participating in this exercise, a statement from the army’s media wing Inter-Services Public Relations said. The joint counter-terrorism exercise “Al-Shehab-2” started on Nov. 25 at Prince Naif Security City, Riyadh, and will continue till Dec. 10, the statement said. “Al-Shehab-1” was held last year in Pakistan, the army statement said. “The Pak-SaudiRead More
Sharifs discuss taking back Javed Hashmi in PML-N: Sources
LAHORE, (DNA) – Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif have met to discuss the possibility of taking Javed Hashmi back in PML-N according to sources. The meeting between the Sharifs took place on Sunday. The sources suggest that Sharifs discussed various issues in the meeting including ongoing party affairs, upcoming hearings related to accountability cases and a possible meeting with Javed Hashmi on Monday. It was discussed that Nawaz Sharif may invite Javed Hashmi to rejoin the party. However, certain reservations of other Party membersRead More
Govt claims 16,477MW electricity production, says kept word
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Federal Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari Sunday said that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government had fulfilled the promise, which it had made to the public four and a half years ago, of producing surplus electricity. The overall electricity generation at present had gone up to 16,477 megawatt, which was about 2700 megawatt more than the demand, he said while addressing a press conference here. Awais Leghari said that when the PML-N came into power in 2013, the country was producing only 9,279Read More
Punjab CM inaugurates Beijing underpass in Lahore
LAHORE, DEC 03 (DNA) – Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Shehbaz Sharif has inaugurated Beijing Underpass on Sunday that has been built in Lahore. The underpass has been constructed on the Canal Bank Road and is city’s longest and deepest underpass. It was earlier opened for traffic but has now been closed for inauguration, and the traffic will be allowed to move through only after the formal ceremony. The underpass was previously known as Chubacha Underpass, but has been renamed as Beijing Underpass to recognize China’s support in development projects inRead More
Mayor vows to promote capital city as investment destination
ISLAMABAD, DEC 03 (DNA) – Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) has chalked out the best trader’s friendly policies, which would not only help improve business and economic activities but would also provide best employment opportunities in the Federal Capital. Mayor of Islamabad and Chairman, Capital Development Authority (CDA), Sheikh Anser Aziz expressed these views while talking to the media persons on the occasion of inaugural ceremony of a commercial centre here at Markaz F-6. Mayor of Islamabad and Chairman CDA, Sheikh Anser Aziz said that MCI with the help of itsRead More
Lahore: CM Shehbaz to inaugurate Beijing Underpass today
LAHORE, (DNA) – Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Shehbaz Sharif is all set to inaugurate Beijing Underpass on Sunday at 05:00 PM that has been built in Lahore. The underpass has been constructed on the Canal Bank Road and is city’s longest and deepest underpass. It was earlier opened for traffic but has now been closed for inauguration, and the traffic will be allowed to move through only after the formal ceremony. The underpass was previously known as Chubacha Underpass, but has been renamed as Beijing Underpass to recognize China’s supportRead More