Thursday, February 8th, 2018
Clashes erupt as Bangladesh opposition leader Khaleda Zia jailed for five years
DHAKA, FEB 08 (DNA) – A Bangladesh judge convicted opposition leader Khaleda Zia of corruption and sentenced her to five years in jail on Thursday as police clashed with thousands of her supporters outside the court. The court found the two-time former premier guilty of embezzling money meant for an orphanage, a charge she had consistently dismissed as politically motivated. Zia, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), is expected to appeal against the verdict, but it may affect her ability to stand in a general election slated for December.Read More
ECNEC approves nine projects worth over Rs167 billion
ISLAMABAD, FEB 08 (DNA) – Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday chaired a meeting of Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) at Prime Ministerโs Office Islamabad. The meeting approved the project of scaling up of Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF-II Risk Reduction in Northern Pakistan at a cost of Rs. 3946.481 million. Enhancing Public Private Partnership in Punjab project at a cost of Rs. 23,478.84 million was approved by ECNEC. The program will provide direct financial support towards Viability Gap Fund, Project Development Fund and capacity buildingRead More
Jordan’s King Abdullah II arrives in Islamabad on two-day visit
ISLAMABAD, FEB 08 (DNA) – Jordan’s King Abdullah II arrived in Islamabad on Thursday on a two-day visit on the invitation of President Mamnoon Hussain. He is expected to hold talks with President Hussain and Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, the state-run news service reported, adding that bilateral, regional and international matters of mutual interest would be discussed during the meetings in the capital. The visit is to provide the two countries an opportunity to explore ways and means to further strengthen cooperation in diverse areas, particularly in expansion ofRead More