Friday, January 5th, 2018
Asghar Khan would be remembered as ‘Father of Pakistan Air Force’: Air chief
ISLAMABAD: JAN 05 (DNA) – Air Chief Marshal, Sohail Aman, Chief of the Air Staff has expressed profound grief on the demise of legendary Air Marshal Asghar Khan, the first Pakistani Commander-in-Chief of Pakistan Air Force. Paying rich tributes to the selfless services of iconic Air Marshal Asghar Khan, the Air Chief said in his message that he was a beacon of inspiration for the entire rank and file of Pakistan Air Force. He further said that PAF was very lucky to have a person like Air Marshal Asghar KhanRead More
China eases visa policy in bid to attract skilled foreign professionals
BEIJING, JAN 05 (DNA) – China has revised its visa regulations, making it easier for foreign professionals and highly-skilled workers to obtain visa permits as it looks to bridge a talent gap. According to the new rules released by China’s State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs, the expiration dates for visas can be extended to five to 10 years after issuance. Applicants will also be allowed multiple entries and 180-day-stays for a single entry, the administration said. Under the new rules, applicants will include those who qualify as ‘high-end talents’Read More
Erdogan seeks reset with Europe on Paris visit
PARIS, JAN 05 (DNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will attempt to reset relations with Europe at talks with France s Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Friday that are likely to be overshadowed by human rights concerns. The meeting at the Elysee Palace is likely to take in Syria, terrorism and trade, but Macron is also expected to emphasise Europe s alarm over Turkey s sweeping post-coup purges. It is Erdogan s first visit to France since the botched putsch against him in 2016 and one of only a handful to Europe sinceRead More
US decision to affect common objectives against terror, warns FO
ISLAMABAD, JAN 05 (DNA) – The Foreign Office (FO) warned on Friday of consequences after the United States (US) announced to suspend security assistance – Coalition Support Funds for counter-terrorism operations – to Pakistan. In the recent press statement, FO spokesperson told that the US decision will impact the pursuit of common objectives, suggesting that it needed to appreciate Pakistan’s war against terrorism largely from own resources. The war against terrorism cost Pakistan over USD 120 billion during the past 15 years, it said, stressing that the Pakistan-US cooperation in fighting terrorism hadRead More
Petition to reinvestigate Hudaibya Paper Mills case rejected: SC issues written order
ISLAMABAD, JAN 05 (DNA) – The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued written order on the petition of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) regarding Hudaibya Paper Mills case, ruling against the reinvestigation of the reference. The apex court said in its 36-page verdict that the ruling of Lahore High Court was correct, adding that the NAB reference aimed at pressurising respondents. The order reads, “The References were based on an anonymous complaint.” “The Accountability Court was set up in Attock Fort, which was under the control of the Military and toRead More
G – 14 allotees resent housing foundation demand for extra charges
ISLAMABAD, JAN 05 (DNA) – The allottees of Sector G-14 who are yet to get possession of their plots in the housing scheme have flayed the decision of the Federal Govt Employees Housing Foundation (FGEHF) to collect additional money from the allotees in the name of so-called ‘ built-up’ charges. The enraged allottees thronged the office of the Foundation and asked the Foundation to withdraw the decision immediately as it would put extra burden on the poor plot owners. They also criticized the Foundation for not developing the sectorRead More