Wednesday, February 21st, 2018
ECP removes name of Nawaz Sharif as PML N party president from its record
ISLAMABAD, FEB 21 (DNA) – Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has immediately acted upon the orders of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and has removed name of Nawaz Sharif from its record as party president of PMLN. ECP has removed the name of Mian Nawaz Sharif as president of the PML-N from all record of the commission. According to reports, the ECP has also decided to ask the PML-N elect new president of the party. PML N will have to select the new Party President after the verdict of the Supreme Court of Pakistan disqualifying NawazRead More
Malaysian Navy Chief lauds Pakistan Navy maritime operations
ISLAMABAD, FEB 21 (DNA) – The Naval Chief of Malaysia Admiral Tan Sri Ahmed Qamarul Zaman bin Haji Ahmed Badaruddin, who is on a visit to Pakistan, held meetings with Naval Field Commands in Lahore and Karachi. According to press release issued by Pakistan Navy spokesperson, various professional matters came under discussion during these meetings. During his visit to Karachi, the Malaysian Naval Chief visited Mazar of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah where he laid floral wreath. Speaking on the occasion, he lauded the role and efforts of Pakistan Navy to maintain peace in theRead More
PSL 3: Matches schedule, Dates and Time
ISLAMABAD, FEB 21 (DNA) – The third edition of Pakistan Super League will begin in Dubai tomorrow with an impressive ceremony. The tournament opener featuring defending champions Peshawar Zalmi and new entrants Multan Sultans will take place the same night at 10 pm Pakistan Standard Times in Dubai. A total of thirty-four matches will be played during the about month long event. All PSL matches will be played at four venues. Eighteen matches will be played in Dubai, thirteen in Sharjah, two in Lahore. while the final will be played in Karachi’sRead More
Such verdicts to buttress narrative of Nawaz Sharif: Marriyum Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD, FEB 21 (DNA) – Speaking to media following annulment of Election Act-2017 by the apex court, Federal Minister of Information and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz’s (PMLN) leader Marriyum Aurangzeb stated that such verdicts would only strengthen narrative of Nawaz Sharif. “This decision is a chunk of Panama Papers Case thread. Nawaz Sharif will re-elect new chief of the party”, Aurangzeb said while adding, “Nawaz Sharif was and will remain party head”. While obliquely taunting that they (PMLN) were anticipating such verdict, Aurangzeb asserted that a single party and familyRead More
Pakistan, Russia form joint military commission
MOSCOW, FEB 21 (DNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Moscow and Islamabad have formed a joint military commission. He said Russia would continue to provide assistance to Pakistan in enhancing country’s potential to fight terrorism. He was addressing a joint news conference with his Pakistani counterpart Khwaja Muhammad Asif in Moscow. Russian Foreign Minister said Moscow would continue to boost Pakistan’s counterterrorism capacity, which is in the entire region’s interests. He said a commission on military cooperation is also being formed. Sergei Lavrov said we have decided to continue theRead More
Turkey vows to enhance defence ties with Pakistan: Ambassador
ISLAMABAD, FEB 21 (DNA) – Defence Minister Engineer Khurram Dastgir says the exemplary relations between Pakistan and Turkey will be further promoted. He was talking to Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Mustafa Yurdakul who called on him in Islamabad today (Wednesday). The Defence Minister said relations between the two countries are based on mutual trust, common faith, history and civilization. The Turkish Ambassador said during his tenure, he will try to further strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries especially in the defence sector.