Friday, February 16th, 2018
Farooq Sattar surrenders before Amir Khan Group
KARACHI, FEB 16 (DNA) – MQM Pakistan chairman Farooq Sattar has sought four names from the Amir Khan Group for the Senate. Talking to the media on Friday, he said that he would announce the names given by the dissolved Rabita Committee. “I have made the decision to save the sacrifices of the martyrs, Mohajir nation and the organization’s struggle,” he said. The MQM Pakistan chief asked the workers not to be misled by propaganda of the dissolved Rabita Committee. “Kamran Tessori or another person is not my problem,” he said. He claimed that the ECP had askedRead More
Iranian President Hasan Rouhani urges Muslims to support Palestine cause
NEW DELHI, FEB 16 (DNA) – Iran ‘s President Hassan Rouhani has strongly criticized the Trump administration’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and urged Muslims to support the Palestinian cause. He was addressing a congregation after Friday prayers at Mecca Masjid in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad during his three-day visit to India. He called for unity among Muslims. Hassan Rouhani also lashed out at the United States for imposing a ban on travelers from six largely Muslim countries.
9th session of Pakistan, Tunisia joint commission held in Tunis
TUNIS, FEB 16 (DNA) – The 9th Session of Pakistan-Tunisia Joint Commission was held in Tunis on 14th February 2018. Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Foreign Minister of Pakistan Co-chaired the Joint Commission with his Tunisian counterpart Mr. Khemaies Jhinaoui. This is the first time that Pakistan-Tunisia Joint Commission Meeting was held at the level of Foreign Ministers. The Joint Commission Meeting enabled a comprehensive review of the entire spectrum of bilateral relations between Pakistan and Tunisia. A detailed discussion was held to strengthen and expand bilateral cooperation, including in the fieldsRead More
Tunisia attaches great importance to Pakistan: Beji Caid Essebsi
TUNIS, FEB 16 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, who is currently on an official visit to Tunisia, led Pakistan’s delegation to the 9th Session of the Bilateral Joint Commission. He also called on the President of the Republic of Tunisian, Mr. Beji Caid Essebsi. The Foreign Minister thanked President Essebsi for affording the opportunity of meeting and for a very warm welcome to him and his delegation in Tunisia. He underlined the close and cordial ties between the two countries marked by commonality of faith, history and culture.Read More
CJP takes notice of Sharjeel Memon’s shifting from prison to hospital
ISLAMABAD, FEB 16 (DNA) – Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Mian Saqib Nisar on Friday has taken notice of former Sindh information minister Sharjeel Memon’s shifting from the prison to a hospital. The ex-minister is currently on judicial remand in Rs5.76 billion graft case. Notices to National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Director Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre (JPGMC) and Sindh Inspector General (IG) Prisons have been sent to submit a reply to Supreme Court’s Karachi Registry. The CJP will hear the case at the top court’s registry in Karachi tomorrowRead More
Pakistan, France enjoy upward trajectory in bilateral trade: Moin-ul-Haque
PARIS, FEB 16 (DNA) – The Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque met with a cross-section of Pakistani community and representatives of Pakistani media in Paris and thanked them for their continued support to the Embassy in its efforts to further strengthen bilateral relations between France and Pakistan and its various projects for promoting soft image of the country. During the meeting, the Ambassador gave a comprehensive briefing on various developments of 2017 and the planned activities for 2018. He also informed them about the measures taken byRead More