Monday, January 29th, 2018
At least one killed, two injured in Hyderabad Explosion
HYDERABAD, JAN 29 (DNA) – At least one person was killed and two injured in a roadside blast in Qasimabad area of Hyderabad city on Monday evening. According to the details, the blast took place in a garbage dump and the killed person was a scavenger collecting garbage. Police and rescue forces have cordoned off the area. However it is not clear who is behind the attack.
Honouring the saviour: Dr. Ruth Pfau’s quarters turned into museum
JAN 29 (DNA) – The private residence of Dr. Ruth Pfau who had dedicated her life to fighting leprosy in Pakistan has now been turned into a museum showcasing her personal possessions. The step was taken to recognise the efforts made by Dr. Pfau to eliminate leprosy in the country. Her private quarters housed in the Mary Adelaide Leprosy Centre (MALC) in Karachi has been turned into Dr. Ruth Pfau Museum. The German-Pakistani doctor who passed away last year in Karachi at the age of 87 was given a stateRead More
EU appreciates Pakistan role against terrorism
ISLAMABAD, JAN 29 (DNA) – The European Union, commends Pakistan’s role in the fight against terrorism. Jean-François Cautain, EU ambassador to Pakistan, supported efforts at stabilising the region — more particularly the peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan . In an interview on Monday, the diplomat said Pakistan’s stability was closely intertwined with peace in Afghanistan . The war on terror and an inclusive reconciliation process would pave the way for the region’s economic development, believed Jean, who has also served as head of operations in the EUDelegation to Afghanistan . “There is no doubt that Pakistan has paidRead More
Legendry cricketer Saeed Anwar’s brother in law reportedly kidnapped from Lahore
LAHORE, JAN 29 (DNA) – Pakistani cricket legend Saeed Anwar ‘s brother in law has gone missing from his residence in Lahore under mysterious circumstances. According to police, Asad Munir, who is the brother-in-law of former cricketer Saeed Anwar , went missing along with his personal computer. “Efforts are under way to find Asad Munir,” the police said. According to family, unknown persons had abducted Asad Munir on January 20 and since then there was no contact with him.
China tightens security of its nationals in Kabul amid terrorism threats
BEIJING, JAN 29 (DNA) – China on Monday strongly condemned the car bomb attack in Kabul, expressed sincere condolences to the families of victims and injured and supported untiring efforts of the Afghan government and people to fight terrorism, safeguard national stability and safety of their people. “China strongly condemns the attack causing heavy casualties on January 27, in the Afghanistancapital Kabul,” Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying said during her regular press briefing here. “We have not received reports of casualties among Chinese citizens and Chinese institutions in Afghanistan ,” she added. The spokespersonRead More
Ishaq Dar’s assets grew 91 pc between 1993-2009, says prosecution witness
ISLAMABAD, JAN 29 (DNA) – Accountability court’s proceedings into assets beyond known source of income reference filed against former finance minister Ishaq Dar by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has entered into final phase as 24 prosecution witnesses out of 28 have recorded their statements. Commissioner Inland Revenue Ishtiaq Ahmed, a National Accountability Bureau (NAB) witness, informed the accountability court today (Monday) that 91 percent increase was witnessed in Dar’s assets between 1993 and 2009. He revealed that wealth records from 1993 showed Dar’s total assets were worth Rs9.1 million, whileRead More