Monday, March 12th, 2018
Polling to elect Senate chairman, deputy chairman underway
ISLAMABAD, MAR 12 (DNA) – A Senate session to elect fresh chairman and deputy chairman began on Monday in Islamabad with Hafiz Abdul Karim casting the first vote. The new senators were sworn in at 10:00am today and polling to elect new leaders of the Upper House kickstarted at 04:00pm. The polling is being held via secret ballot.
Iranian FM arrives in Islamabad to hold talks with Pakistani leadership
ISLAMABAD, MAR 12 (DNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived in Islamabad last night on a three-day visit to hold talks with Pakistani leadership. He was warmly welcomed by senior officials of Foreign Ministry at Islamabad airport, Radio Pakistan reported. He is leading a thirty-member delegation, which will hold talks on topics of bilateral interests. During the meetings, the Iranian delegation will discuss matters pertaining to trade, energy, culture, people to people contacts besides discussing other matters of mutual interest. The foreign minister also met his Pakistani counterpart Khawaja Asif. TheyRead More
Pakistan is power of Saudi Arabia: Imam e Kaaba
ISLAMABAD, MAR 12 (DNA) – Imam-e-Kaaba Sheikh Saleh bin Muhammad Al Talib along with his delegation called on President Mamnoon Hussain in Islamabad on Monday. The President said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia share common ideas on all regional and international issues. He applauded the government of Saudi Arabia over the best arrangements for Hajj and Umrah every year. The President said Pakistan fully supports vision 2030 of Saudi Arabia which will create stability in the region. On the occasion, the Imam-e-Kaaba said Pakistan is power of Saudi Arabia and theRead More
Tough contest likely between nominees of govt, opposition for Senate top seat
ISLAMABAD, MAR 12 (DNA) – A rugged contest is likely to take place today (Monday) for the Senate chairmanship as the opposition parties have joined hands together against the ruling coalition. The voting for Senate’s chairman and deputy chairman will begin at 4:00 pm. Ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has announced to field senator Raja Zafarul Haq as candidate for Senate chairman, while Usman Kakar for the deputy chairman seat. On the other hand, the opposition parties have agreed on independent senator-elect Sadiq Sanjrani for the coveted post of SenateRead More
Saudi Princes, Military Generals were tortured during anti graft custody: Report
WASHINGTON, MAR 12 (DNA) – Prominent Saudis held in what Riyadh dubbed an anti-corruption campaign were subjected to coercion and physical abuse, reported Monday, describing fear and uncertainty even after their release. The newspaper said at least 17 detainees were hospitalised after facing abuse, while a Saudi general later died in custody with what witnesses said appeared to be a broken neck. Many of the 381 suspects, including princes, ministers and tycoons, remain under military surveillance and some have been forced to wear ankle bracelets that track their movements, theRead More
We will ensure free and fair elections: CJP Nisar
ISLAMABAD, MAR 12 (DNA) – Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar has observed that the Supreme Court will ensure fair and free elections. He said the judiciary will shift all bureaucracy from one province to another before the elections. Noting the expenditure of Khyber Pakhtunkhawa (K-P) government on advertisements, he said the K-P government has spent Rs1.63 billion on media advertisements in the last five years. The K-P government has also spent Rs20.4 million in last three months. The three-judge bench headed by CJP has sought affidavit fromRead More