Monday, November 4, 2024
Main Menu

Monday, March 5th, 2018

 

COAS inaugurates Cadet College in Balochistan along with other development projects

QUETTA, MAR 05 (DNA)  – Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has vowed to take Balochistan province in par with the developed areas of the Pakistan. Yesterday COAS inagurted the Gwadar desalination plant for citizens of Gwadar and today he inaugurated a cadet college in Awaran on Monday. According to the ISPR, the COAS also inaugurated Turbat-Balida Road. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) briefed the COAS about social and economic projects. Later, he also met local dignitaries. Speaking on the occasion, COAS Qamar Javed Bajwa said that steps are being taken for progress and stability ofRead More


ECP issues preliminary report of national, provincial delimitation exercise

ISLAMABAD, MAR 05 (DNA) – Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday issued preliminary report of draft proposals for the delimitation of constituencies, inviting constituents to file objections within 30 days. The report was released after completing the extensive exercise of redefining the boundaries of provincial and National Assembly constituencies in light of the provisional results of the census held last year. According to the report, the National Assembly will continue to have 272 general seats. Out of these, Punjab will have the biggest share with 141 seats, followed byRead More


All foreign players agree to play PSL final in Karachi: PCB Chairman

ISLAMABAD, MAR 05 (DNA) – Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board Najam Sethi has said that final match of PSL will be played at the National Stadium in Karachi as planned and there should be no doubt about it. He was talking to media after his visit of the National Stadium to review the ongoing renovation work. The final of Pakistan Super League third edition will be played on 25th of this month. Najam Sethi said that all arrangements are being finalized for the final match with complete coordination. He said that heRead More


Disregarding Indian concerns, Nepal vow to enhance defence ties with Pakistan

KHATMANDU, MAR 05 (DNA) – Disregarding the Indian concerns Nepal has agreed to enhance defence and economic ties with Pakistan. This understanding reached during a meeting between Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and his Napalese counterpart Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli in Kathmandu today. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi felicitated Prime Minister of Nepal on the successful conclusion of the democratic process, resulting in the formation of a new government, Radio Pakistan has reported. Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi also congratulated Mr. Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli on his election as new Prime MinisterRead More


NAB’s executive board approves inquiry against Nawaz, Imran, others

ISLAMABAD, MAR 05 (DNA) – The executive board meeting of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has approved inquiries and investigations into alleged malpractices by noted politicians and other individuals. The NAB’s executive board meeting was held in Islamabad on Monday. The meeting was presided over by NAB chairman Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal. The NAB’s executive board gave approval to Azizia Steel Mills and Flagship Investment supplementary references against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. The supplementary references had already been filed in the accountability court. The meeting also approved to initiate investigationRead More


Overseas Pakistani to get right of vote in upcoming elections 2018: CJP

ISLAMABAD, MAR 05 (DNA) – Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar has once again stressed that the Overseas Pakistani would be given the right to vote in upcoming General Elections. He said that overseas Pakistanis will be provided the right to cast their votes. While hearing a case pertaining to dual citizenship of judges and civil servants, Justice Nisar noted that it was about time that overseas Pakistanis are allowed to be part of the local elections process. “Overseas Pakistanis have exercised enough patience,” he said. “We will provide them withRead More