Monday, December 18th, 2017
Nawaz Sharif asks all to weigh in for timely elections
JATI UMRA (DNA) – The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Nawaz Sharif said on Monday that everyone should show seriousness for timely occurrence of the 2018 general elections. The sacked premier met the National Assembly (NA) speaker Ayaz Sadiq at his Jati Umra residence. He was briefed on the reforms for the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). Talking at this occasion, Nawaz Sharif gave his opinion about the upcoming general elections. “Everyone should show seriousness for timely elections,” he said while demanding of the supremacy of the law and stabilityRead More
NAB to file review petition against Hudaibiya Paper Mills case verdict
ISLAMABAD, DEC 18 (DNA) – The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has decided to file a review petition against the Supreme Court (SC) decision in which it rejected NAB plea to reopen the Hudaibiya Paper Mills case. According to details, NAB will lodge the review application after consulting with the prosecution team. Let it be known that a three-member SC bench led by Justice Mushir Alam Rizvi had unanimously rejected the NAB appeal seeking opening of the case, commonly referred to as the Hudaibiya Paper Mills. On September 20, NAB filedRead More
Australia reclaims Ashes with crushing victory in third Test
PERTH, DEC 18 (DNA) – Australia won back the Ashes after bowling England out cheaply despite rain delays and a pitch controversy to secure an innings win on the final day of the third Test in Perth on Monday. Having confirmed his status as the world’s best batsman with a match-winning double century, Steve Smith added victorious Ashes captain to his ever-expanding resume as England were dismissed for 218 in their second innings in the last Ashes Test to take place at the WACA Ground. That gave the home sideRead More
Tajik ambassador assumes charge of acting Dean of diplomatic corps
ISLAMABAD, DEC 18 (DNA) – Ambassador of Tajikistan Sherali Jononov has been nominated as Acting Dean of Diplomatic Corps. The announcement was made during a farewell reception held for the outgoing ambassadors of Turkey and Lebanon. The Dean of Diplomatic Corps Ambassador of Kazakhstan made this announcement. The Dean is leaving Pakistan after completing his tenure in Pakistan. Ambassador of Tajikistan being a senior ambassador shall assume the office and will continue to hold the office till the decision of the new Dean. It is mostly likely that Ambassador SheraliRead More
Egypt condemns terrorist attack in Quetta
CAIRO, DEC 18 (DNA) – Egypt condemns the terrorist attack in the Pakistani city of Quetta In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on December 17th, the Arab Republic of Egypt condemned the terrorist attack against a church in the Pakistani city of Quetta, killing eight people and wounding 44 others. The statement expressed sincere condolences to the families of the victims, wishing speedy recovery for those injured, and stressing that the Egyptian government and people stand with the government and people of Pakistan against terrorism. ItRead More
Thailand’s Singha Estate to invest $311.5 mln in Maldives resorts
BANGKOK, (DNA) – Thailand’s Singha Estate Pcl , the real estate development arm of Boon Rawd Brewery, will invest $311.5 million in a series of hotels in the Maldives. Boon Rawd Brewery, which is known for the pale lager, Singha, received a 50-year concession from the Maldivian government to develop hotels in nine islands of the country. Singha Estate expects to make an initial investment of $83 million while the total investment is likely to reach $311.5 million, Chief Financial Officer Methee Vinichbutr said at an investor briefing. Resorts onRead More