Thursday, March 15th, 2018
Newly elected Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani may land into troubles
ISLAMABAD, MAR 15 (DNA) – Newly-elected Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani lands into troubles days after assuming charge of the office. Sanjrani has been challenged in the Supreme Court for being too young for becoming acting President. Newly elected Chariman Senate is just 40 years of age and to become President, constitution has age limit of minimum 45 years. According to Article 41 of the constitution, the Chairman Senate becomes the acting President during elections and the required age for the President is minimum 45 years whereas Sadiq Sanjrani is 40 years old. The application adopts thatRead More
In yet another blow to PML N, two top leaders join PTI
ISLAMABAD, MAR 15 (DNA) – In yet another blow to the ruling PML N two of its top leaders from Islamabad have joined PTI today. Media coordinator and senior vice president from PML-N Islamabad and PML-N Islamabad senior vice president on Wednesday joined Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) following a meeting with PTIChairperson Imran Khan at Bani Galah. Tariq Dildar Chaudhry a PML-N Islamabad media coordinator and Raja Tahir Nawaz senior vice president Islamabad region have announced to quit PML-N and join PTI in the presence of central leadership of PTI . During the meeting both the PML-N leadersRead More
US takes India to WTO, lodges complaint against Indian government
WASHINGTON, MAR 15 (DNA) – The United States has taken Indian government to the World Trade Organisation over the export subsidies. US today challenged Indian export subsidies schemes at the World Trade Organisation, saying these programmes harm American workers by creating an ‘uneven’ playing field, officials said. The US Trade Representative (USTR) argued that at least half a dozen Indian programmes provide financial benefits to Indian exporters, which allow them to sell their goods more cheaply to the detriment of American workers and manufacturers. These programs are: the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme; Export OrientedRead More
Pakistan calls back envoy from India after harassment incidents: report
ISLAMABAD, MAR 15 (DNA) – Pakistan has called back its High Commissioner in Delhi, Sohail Mahmood, for a meeting after a string of ‘harassment’ incidents with the diplomats in the Indian capital, reports in the Indian media said. Islamabad had also lodged a complaint with the Indian government regarding frequent harassment incidents with Pakistan’s diplomats in New Delhi. In its reply last week, India said: “We make all efforts to provide a safe, secure and hospitable environment for diplomats to work in” but added that Indian officials had to faceRead More
Pakistan’s circular debt reaches highest levels of its history
ISLAMABAD, MAR 15 (DNA) – Pakistan’s circular debt has reached the unprecedented levels, doubling from the levels back in 2013. The highest figure suggested is Rs 922 billion for total circular debt in the country’s energy chain, including the Rs 450 parked separately with the Power Holding Private Limited (PHPL) that has the purpose of raising funds from commercial banks. Recently, the Ministry of Power Division has reported that circular debt has increased to over Rs 750 billion, which is still a significant jump from 2013 levels. Recall that backRead More
Chinese Ambassador calls on COAS General Bajwa
RAWALPINDIN, MAR 15 (DNA) – Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing called on Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Rawalpindi on Thursday. Matters of mutual interest including regional security came under discussion. The Ambassador appreciated Pakistan Army’s achievements and efforts for peace and stability in the region.