Wednesday, March 21st, 2018
China pursues peaceful development: Li Keqiang
BEIJING, MAR 21 (DNA) – Premier Li Keqiang said Tuesday that China pursues peaceful development and will never seek expansion. It is a misinterpretation to see China’s cooperation with other countries and its assistance to underdeveloped ones as strategic expansion, Li told a press conference following the conclusion of the annual legislative session. “We will focus on managing our own affairs well,” he said. China’s business cooperation with other countries follows market principles and business rules, and its assistance to the developing countries comes without any political strings attached, whichRead More
US military won’t enter Pakistan in ‘hot pursuit’, says Pentagon
WASHINGTON, MAR 21 (DNA) – The United States has ruled out any ‘plan’ to cross the international border in chasing the Taliban or any other terrorist group who flee Afghanistan (through Pakistan). “To be clear, US military authorities are within the borders of Afghanistan only. We have no authority to go into Pakistan. If there is a way to get that authority, but that would certainly be the exception and not the norm,” Afghan news agency Pajhwok cited spokesperson for the Department of Defense as saying. Lt. Col. Mike Andrews reportedly toldRead More
Naqeebullah murder: SC orders to arrest Rao Anwar after appearance in court
ISLAMABAD, MAR 21 (DNA) -The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed to arrest suspended SSP Malir Rao Anwar soon after he finally appeared before the court. He had been absconding in the case of Naqeebullah Mehsud s extrajudicial killing for two months. The accused, wearing a mask, arrived at the court on a white car amid tight security. He was then taken to Courtroom number 1, where the hearing of the case was held. “You are much brave? Where were you hiding? You used to arrest people but yourself remained in hiding” asked theRead More
Court likely to announce verdict on Nawaz’s appeal in Avenfield reference
ISLAMABAD, MAR 21 (DNA) – An accountability court in Islamabad on Wednesday has resumed hearing of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Avenfield reference against Sharif family. During the proceedings headed by Muhammad Bashir, former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and son-in-law Captain (r) Safdar appeared before the court. Verdict over Nawaz Sharif’s appeal is likely to be announced today. Earlier, the court reserved verdict on plea of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz’s (PMLN) supreme leader Nawaz Sharif seeking to determine which documents presented by Joint Investigation Team’s (JIT) head Wajid ZiaRead More
World Water Day to be celebrated on Mar 22
Initiated in 1993 by the General Assembly of the United Nations, the World Water Day is celebrated every year on 22nd March. The objective of this event is to raise public awareness on water issues and to draw attention of governments and private sector on the importance of water. In front of climate change threats, particularly on water resources, global initiatives on water and climate, such as the Paris Pact for Water and Climate, the Megacity Alliance for Water and the climate, the incubator platform “100 projects for water andRead More
PSL 3 playoff: Peshawar Zalmi beat Quetta Gladiators in a thriller
LAHORE, MAR 21 (DNA) – Peshawar Zalmi beat Quetta Gladiators in a thrilling match ending at the last ball. Zalmi beat Gladiators by a run in the first elimination match of the Pakistan Super League at Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday. Chasing the 158-run target, Quetta Gladiators could score 156 runs for the loss of nine wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. Mohammad Nawaz (35) and Sarfraz Ahmed (35) were the tops scorers. Anwar Ali’s 28 runs off 14 balls laced with three sixes and one four raised the hopes ofRead More