Wednesday, March 7th, 2018
Pakistan, India Humanitarian Gesture
ISLAMABAD, MAR 07 (DNA) – The Foreign Minister, after consulting with all the stakeholders, has approved the following humanitarian proposals, which had been received from the Indian side, regarding the civilian prisoners incarcerated in both the countries: i. Exchange of three categories of prisoners, women, mentally challenged or with special needs and those above 70 years of age. ii. Revival of the Judicial Committee mechanism. iii. Facilitating the visit of medical experts (from both sides) to meet and examine the mentally challenged prisoners for their repatriation. Additionally, the Foreign MinisterRead More
PML N supports Raza Rabbani as Senate Chairman: Zardari opposes
: ISLAMABAD (DNA) – PML N has supported Raza Rabbani as Senate chairman. Nawaz Sharif in his meeting with the allies on Wednesday announced this decision. He announced that PML N may not have any problems if Raza Rabbani was made chairman Senate. Maulana Fazl ur Rehman has also supported the decision. However PPP may not this time support Raza Rabbani for Senate chairmanship. PPP may consider Salim Mandviwala for Senate chairmanship. Sources say PML N also knew that Asif Zardari this time will not support Raza Rabbani therefore theyRead More
Hafiz Saeed gets a big relief from LHC
LAHORE, MAR 07 (DNA) – The Lahore High Court (LHC) has given a big relief to JuD Chief Hafiz Saeed as he had apprehensions of being arrested by the authorities. LHC today ordered Federal and Punjab government to not arrest or put Jamaat-ud-Dawa Chief Hafiz Saeed under house arrest until further notice. Hafiz Saeed had pleaded to the court against his possible arrest. In the plea he argued that the government is under pressure from the United States and India and wants to arrest him. Justice Amin-ud-din Khan heard the petition. Law officers representing federalRead More
Saudi Arabia, Chinese and Turkish Military contingents to participate in Pakistan Day parade on March 23: Report
RAWALPINDI, MAR 07 (DNA) – The contingents of Saudi Arabia, China and Turkish Military would be participating in the Pakistan Day parade on March 23. Pakistan Army spokesperson Major General Asif Ghafoor said on Wednesday that Pakistan is synonymous to peace and shall be safeguarded at any cost. In a message on Twitter regarding the upcoming Pakistan Day on March 23, the Inter Services Public Relations Director shared a video and stated that the nation is preparing to celebrate the 78th Pakistan Day. Contingents of Chinese, Turkish and Saudi Arabian armedRead More
Time for apology is gone: SC rejects Shahid Masood’s apology
ISLAMABAD, MAR 07 (DNA) – The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday, rejected senior anchorperson Dr Shahid Masood’s apology saying, “the time of apology has ended.” Masood tendered apology for not proving his claims against Zainab’s murder being involved in an international child pornography ring, but the three-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar rejected the apology. The bench directed Masood to submit a reply over the inquiry report till March 10. The court also issued notice to the private TV channel where Masood currently is employed. However, MasoodRead More
Pakistan Army successfully conducting counter terrorism operations on its soil: US DIA Report
ISLAMABAD, MAR 07 (DNA) – Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has said that Pakistan have had some success in reducing the violence from militancy and sectarianism after taking started operation against the terrorism. DIA submitted report on Tuesday to the US Senate’s Armed Services Committee. The report stated the country desires operations against the anti-state elements present in Afghanistan and, at present, looks towards the United States and Afghanistan for their cooperation in this regard. DIA report added that Pakistan is likely to continue its operations and border management effort at the westernRead More