Friday, March 16th, 2018
India issues special instructions for its diplomats in Islamabad
NEW DELHI, MAR 16 (DNA) – New Delhi has asked its diplomats, diplomatic staff and their families to not venture out of the Pakistan capital’s diplomatic enclave unless there is a compelling reason, sources have told The Indian Express. They have also asked them to use only vehicles with diplomatic number-plates and not to use their private vehicles. India on Thursday asked Pakistan to ensure “safety and security” of Indian diplomats and their families living in Islamabad. The two sides have been trading charges of harassment and intimidation of diplomats.Read More
Ton-up Kamran takes Peshawar Zalmi to playoffs
SHARJAH, MAR 16 (DNA) – Kamran Akmal smashed a brilliant undefeated century to help Peshawar Zalmi qualify for the play-offs with a commanding seven wicket victory over Lahore Qalandars in Sharjah on Friday. Kamran’s 61-ball 107 not out not only entertained a packed Sharjah stadium but also helped Peshawar Zalmi to overhaul the huge 173-run target in 18 overs. Kamran once again proved his mettle smashing the ball outstandingly around the whole park including 11 boundaries and seven sixes in his account. Meanwhile he became the first batsman to hitRead More
General (R) Pervaiz Musharaf decides to come back to Pakistan and face cases: sources
ISLAMABAD, MAR 16 (DNA) – Former President General Retired Pervez Musharraf has decided to come back to Pakistan. Sources told that former army rulers has eventually decided to come to home. According to Musharraf’s lawyers, he wanted to come back Pakistan to face all the cases against him. Earlier, the special court hearing the treason case against former president General (retd) Pervez Musharraf ordered the federal government on Friday to put special measures in place to bring the ex-military ruler back from the United Arab Emirates. The three-member special courtRead More
Pakistan Army to pursue mainstreaming of FATA: COAS
KHYBER AGENCY, MAR 16 (DNA) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Friday assured tribal elders that all issues faced by tribal people will be addressed. According to ISPR, General Bajwa said that Pakistan Army fully supports mainstreaming of FATA and shall pursue it in line with aspirations of tribal brothers. Talks regarding peace process are underway with Afghanistan, he said, adding that Pak Army will try its best to ensure law and order in tribal areas of the country. He further announced that job opportunities willRead More
Pakistan’s first National Centre of Artificial Intelligence inaugurated
ISLAMABAD, MAR 16 (DNA) – Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal has inaugurated the National Centre of Artificial Intelligence. The Federal Minister said that artificial intelligence is an important pillar of fourth industrial revolution. He said that establishment of National Centre for Artificial Intelligence will bring our country on the world’s map of artificial intelligence. This technology will also create numerous opportunities of job within country. He said we have to move forward in the fields of science and technology to achieve sustainable development and prosperity. Minister for Planning and Reforms saidRead More
Dual National government servants to be removed from sensitive posts
ISLAMABAD, MAR 16 (DNA) – Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal has ordered to remove from posts, those officials within the Interior ministry having dual nationality. According to spokesperson of the Ministry, the directives are for the officials holding sensitive posts. Earlier speaking at the inaugural ceremony of National Centre of Artificial Intelligence in Islamabad, Minister for Interior and Planning, Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal says Pakistan is now being recognized as an emerging economy by the world’s renowned financial institution due to prudent economic policies of the government. Ahsan Iqbal saidRead More