Saturday, January 13th, 2018
Iran refuses to ‘accept any changes’ in nuclear deal despite Trump’s threats
TEHRAN, JAN 13 (DNA) – Iran said on Saturday it won’t accept any changes to its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers after United States (US) President Donald Trump vowed to pull out of the accord in a few months if European allies did not fix its “terrible flaws”. the Foreign Ministry said Iran “will not accept any change in the deal, neither now nor in future,” adding that it will “not take any action beyond its commitments”. It also said Iran would not allow the deal to be linkedRead More
Balochistan Assembly elects MPA Abdul Quddus Bizenjo as new CM
QUETTA, JAN 13 (DNA) – MPA Abdul Quddus Bizenjo, the opposition-treasury census candidate, became the new chief minister of Balochistan A PML-Q MPA from Awaran, Bizenjo, is said to be enjoying the support of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) lawmakers, who remained loyal to former chief minister Sanaullah Zehri. Besides Bizenjo, Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) MPAs, Syed Liaqat and Abdul Ziaratwal, filed nomination papers for the election of the leader of the house on Friday. In the 65-member provincial assembly, members from the opposition and treasury benches support Bizenjo forRead More
Chief Justice directs Sindh IG to remove all traffic blockades
KARACHI, JAN 13 (DNA) – Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar on Saturday directed Sindh Inspector General of Police (IGP) A. D. Khawaja to remove all the traffic blockades as per police rules. The CJP conducted hearing of the VVIP movement suo motu notice case in Supreme Court Karachi registry. During the hearing, the CJP questioned Sindh IG: “Mr Khawaja! What are the rights of citizens?” “People have to undergo immense difficulties when roads are closed and blocked for traffic,” he said. The IG responded that laws existRead More
Pak beat India by 15 to 3.5 goals in Armed Forces Int’l Polo Tournament
ABUJA, JAN 13 (DNA) – Pakistan Army Polo team has defeated Indian Army Polo team by 15 to 3.5 goals in a match of Armed Forces International Polo Tournament in Nigeria. Apart from Pakistan Egypt, India, Nigeria, Morocco and US are participating in the tournament.
Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan to visit Islamabad on Jan 15
ISLAMABAD, JAN 13 (DNA) – On the invitation of Foreign Minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, the Deputy Chairman of Cabinet of Ministers/Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Mr. Rashid Meredov will visit Islamabad on Jan 15-16. The Ministers will lead their respective sides to the inaugural session of Pakistan-Turkmenistan Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC). The Turkmen Foreign Minister is being accompanied by a high-level delegation. Pakistan and Turkmenistan traditionally enjoy close, cordial relations marked by trust and understanding. Bilateral collaboration in different sectors has been growing steadily. The visit of the TurkmenRead More
New Zealand beat Pakistan by 183 runs, clinch 3-0 series
DUNEDIN, JAN 13 (DNA) – Right-arm speedster Trent Alexander Boult produced an outstanding spell of consistent fast bowling to lead the New Zealand to a 183-run victory over Pakistan in the third one day international as the hosts clinch the five matches series with 3-0 on Saturday. Boult’s 5-17 in seven overs reduced Pakistan to 74 all out in 27.2 overs in Dunedin as openers Azhar Ali (0) and Fakhar Zaman (2) were dismissed early by Boult. Green Shirts collapsed inexplicably in the final match with one of the lowestRead More