Saturday, December 23rd, 2017
Pakistan cautions India as deadline on Jadhav’s meeting with family nears
ISLAMABAD, DEC 23 (DNA) – Pakistan has cautioned Indian government on Saturday over convicted spy Kulbhushan Jadhav’s meeting with wife and mother as offered by Pakistan in November on humanitarian grounds. Sources have reported that Pakistan has sought a clear reply from Indian government over the offer by midnight tonight lest the offer would be withdrawn. Reportedly, the government needs to finalise arrangements for the meeting after India’s reply. The spy who was tried by a military court and sentenced to death in late 2016 is needed to be shiftedRead More
Former MQM member Raees Mamma arrested from Malaysia: sources
KARACHI, DEC 23 (DNA) – With the help of Interpol, law enforcement agencies have arrested former Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) member and Baldia Town tragedy suspect Raees Mamma in Malaysia, sources told on Saturday. Raees Mamma, a wanted suspect in a number of cases including the 2012 Baldia Town Tragedy was arrested in Malaysia and will soon be brought to Karachi.
Palestinian envoy lauds Pak role at UN
ISLAMABAD, DEC 23 (DNA) – Palestinian Ambassador to Pakistan Walid Abu Ali has lauded Pakistan for expressing its full solidarity with the cause of Palestine at the United Nations. he described it is a great victory as the adoption of resolution by the UN General Assembly against the US decision to move its embassy to Jerusalem. He said the Permanent Representative of Pakistan at UN sent a strong and clear message to the international community of Pakistan’s strong support for Palestinian cause.
Jinnah award ceremony held in Paris to mark Birth Anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam
PARIS, DEC 23 (DNA) – Jinnah Awards were given to the Pakistani and French higher achievers in the industrial sector of France as a part of the celebrations to mark the 141st birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah. The ceremony held under the theme, “Hamara Quaid “and, “Main Hoon Quaid ka Pakistan” was organized by Mr. Asif Chaudhary, a top French businessmen of Pakistan origin and owner of Choudhary France Group of Industries in Paris. The event was attended by French and Pakistani businessmen, industrialists, members of the PakistanRead More
Maldives to be ‘Dubai of South Asia’ where business is mixed with pleasure
MALE, DEC 23 (DNA) – Justly famous for its idyllic palm-fringed resorts in the middle of the vast Indian Ocean, the Maldives is now eager add to its persona by becoming the Dubai of the South Asian region – an ideal place for entrepreneurs from the region and beyond to network and strike deals in a uniquely pleasant and relaxed atmosphere which only the Maldives can provide,writes P.K.Balachandran. While continuing to be a slice of paradise on earth, the archipelago of 1,200 islands is keen to exploit the multifarious opportunitiesRead More
Imran Khan summons core committee meeting today
ISLAMABAD, DEC 23 (DNA) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan has summoned key meeting of party’s core committee today (Saturday). According to sources, the attendees would discuss various matters including delay in presenting FATA reforms bill, upcoming elections and participation in All Party Conference (APC) called by Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Chief Tahir-ul-Qadri over Model Town incident. They will also have a talk on financial matters of federal and Punjab government. Asad Umar, Shafqat Mahmood, Arif Alvi, Fawad Chaudhry, Imran Ismail, Iftekhar Durrani and Ali Zaidi will be attendingRead More