Friday, February 23rd, 2018
Trump ‘not satisfied’ with Pakistan’s anti-terror actions, says White House
WASHINGTON, FEB 23 (DNA) – United States President Donald Trump is “not satisfied” with the progress shown by Pakistan in its fight against terrorism, said the White House deputy press secretary on Thursday during a press briefing. Deputy press secretary Raj Shah, while answering a question on Trump’s South-Asia policy stated that “we have restored some clarity in our relationship with Pakistan. For the first time we’re holding Pakistan accountable for its actions.” However, the deputy press secretary stated further that while the US has seen modest progress in terms of Pakistan’sRead More
Senate nomination form: IHC issues notices to ECP, Attorney General and others
ISLAMABAD, FEB 23 (DNA) – Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday summoned reply from Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), Attorney General, Law Ministry and secretaries of parliamentary affairs in one week in reference to the plea over elimination of clauses in nomination form of Election Act 2017. Justice Amir Farooq conducted hearing on the petition submitted by Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rasheed. His lawyer Barrister Sharjeel adopted stance that less details have been sought from a candidate in the new form of Election Act 2017. He maintained thatRead More
Indian Army Chief threatens to strike inside Pakistan
NEW DELHI, FEB 23 (DNA) – The Indian army will give Pakistan a reply “sooner rather than later” for the February 10 terror attack on a military camp in Jammu, General Bipin Rawat said. Six soldiers and a civilian were killed in the fidayeen attack in Sunjuwan by Jaish-e-Mohammed* (JeM) terrorists. Soon after the incident, defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman had said that Pakistan, which she accused of backing the attackers, would pay for its “misadventure”. “Pakistan thinks it is fighting a war that is paying them dividends but we have severalRead More
Nawaz Sharif not being party head might benefit the PML-N
ISLAMABAD, FEB 23 (DNA) – On February 21, the Supreme Court of Pakistan debarred Nawaz Sharif from his position as party head of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) under Article 63A of the Constitution due to his disqualification under Articles 62 and 63 of the Constitution. The debarment shall continue till the time that Sharif remains disqualified. Sharif could file a review petition against the Supreme Court ruling. He might not need to, though. While on the surface this may spell curtains for Sharif, his debarment from being party head could actually give him broader reignRead More
Sangakkara, Malik hand Sultans victory in PSL 3 opener
DUBAI, FEB 23 (DNA) – Third edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is all set to begin with the match between defending champions Peshawar Zalmi and new entrants Multan Sultans. Zalmi will be looking to start on a high without the star power of veteran all rounder Shahid Afrid – who joined Karachi Kings and Shakibal Hasan, who will miss the tournament due to hand injury. For Sultans, this is an opportunity to make a statement against one of the tournament favorites on the big day.