Thursday, February 1st, 2018
Donald Trump has authorised it’s Commanders to strike at terrorist safe heavens in Pakistan, Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, FEB 01 (DNA) – President Donald Trump has authorized its commanders in the region to take action against terrorists both in Afghanistan and Pakistan, says White House A press release issued by the White House on Tuesday stated, “President Trump’s conditions-based South Asia Strategy provides commanders with the authority and resources needed to deny terrorists the safe haven they seek in Afghanistan and Pakistan”. In August, Trump unveiled the strategy and vowed to defeat the terrorists on the battlefield. He said “From now on, victory will have a clear definition: attackingRead More
Supreme Court announces verdict in Nehal Hashmi contempt of court case
ISLAMABADM, FEB 01 (DNA) – The Supreme Court on Thursday announced its reserved verdict in a contempt case against Senator Nehal Hashmi . Nehal Hashmi has been awarded one-month jail term and a fine of Rs50,000. The three-judge bench, headed by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa and comprising Justice Dost Mohammad and Justice Maqbool Baqar, announced the decision today. The former PML-N stalwart was taken into custody from courtroom by police officials soon after the announcement of verdict to shift him to jail. With the court decision, Hashmi has also been disqualified for five years toRead More
ECP reserves verdict on MQM-P’s appeal against cancellation of its registration
ISLAMABAD, FEB 01 (DNA) – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday reserved its verdict regarding MQM-P’s request to have the party’s membership restored. The ECP had asked the country’s 352 registered political parties to submit copies of the National Identity Card of at least 2,000 of their workers as well as Rs200,000 in fees. On Dec 26, the ECP had issued show-cause notices to 317 political parties, including MQM-P, for not providing the commission with the information it sought in accordance with the Elections Act, 2017. On January 12, theRead More