Monday, February 19th, 2018
Azerbaijan reiterates Pakistan stance on occupied Kashmir
ISLAMABAD, FEB 19 (DNA) – Pakistan and Azerbaijan have reiterated continued mutual support on disputes of Occupied Kashmir and Nagorno-Karabakh. This was reiterated during meeting between Finance Minister of Azerbaijan Samir Sharifov and Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in Islamabad on Monday. They exchanged views on possible cooperation in areas of mutual interest, especially in the energy and agricultural sector to enhance bilateral trade. Samir Sharifov conveyed a special message from the President of Azerbaijan to the Prime Minister, seeking support of Pakistan for hosting of Expo 2025 and World Bank Conference 2021 by Azerbaijan, in Baku. Shahid KhaqanRead More
Pakistan beat Japan to move into 3-Nation Hockey final
LAHORE, FEB 19 (DNA) – Pakistan beat Japan 2-1 to breeze into final of the 3-Nation hockey tournament at Muscat Sultan Qaboos sports complex. According to information made available here on Monday by the Pakistan Hockey Federation, it was Pakistan’s first win over Japan in five international matches played so far , after two defeats and two draws and should serve as a morale booster for the final being played tomorrow, (Tuesday). The first half was scoreless. Mubashar Ali broke the deadlock in the 32nd minute when he converted aRead More
Details of troops deployment in Saudi Arabia can’t be revealed: Senate told
ISLAMABAD, FEB 19 (DNA) – Defence Minister Khurram Dastgir stirred a debate in Senate on Monday as he refused to reveal the etails of the troops deployed in Saudi Arabia. “We cannot share operational details of troops deployment [in Saudi Arabia],” Dastagir said during a session of the Parliament’s Upper House on Monday. When the Senate chairman Raza Rabbani asked if the details can be revealed during an in-camera session,” the minister said. “Even in an in-camera session, we’d request not to be asked questions on the exact deployment as this isRead More
Indian politician Sangma killed in bomb attack ahead of polls
NEW DELHI, FEB 19 (DNA) – Four people including a candidate in upcoming state elections have been killed by a bomb while travelling in a restive northeast region of India, police said Monday. The blast tore through a car in Meghalaya state late Sunday as Jonathone N Sangma, a 43-year-old candidate for a regional party, travelled to a campaign event in the East Garo Hills district. “He was going to address a public meeting at a village. Three other persons in his car including a policeman and two civilians wereRead More
Sales tax refund process to start this month: Miftah
KARACHI, FEB 19 (DNA) – Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs, Miftah Ismail, has said sales tax refund process will be started this month, as the working for the purpose has been completed. Speaking at a dinner reception hosted by United Memon Jamat of Pakistan here, he said the country’s economy is progressing in the right direction due to the positive steps by the present government. Miftah Ismail emphasised that higher Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is needed for the eradication of poverty. He said theRead More
NAB opens inquiry against Federal Minister Akram Khan Durrani
ISLAMABAD, FEB 19 (DNA) – Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Justice (Retd) Javed Iqbal has directed inquiry against federal minister for housing and JUI-F leader Akram Khan Durrani for misusing his powers and illegal allotments of plots. According to reports, Durrani has been accused of illegal allotment of plots in I-12 and I-16 sectors of Islamabad. Meanwhile, the NAB has decided to appeal in Supreme Court against Islamabad high court’s decision regarding bail of the PML-N leader Capt Safdar. The IHC had rejected the NAB plea against accountability court’s decision of accepting bail applicationRead More