Thursday, March 22nd, 2018
Pakistani flag hoisted in London to honour Pakistan Day
LONDON, MAR 22 (DNA) – The Pakistani flag was hoisted on the historical Westminster Abbey on Monday March 19 to honour the occasion of Pakistan Day . The church that has stood over a thousand years and faces the British Parliament honored Pakistan Day by hoisting the national flag and sent a prayer out for the safety and prosperity of both countries. According the Pakistan High Commission in London, the Pakistani flag kept flying on top of the north tower of the Abbey the entire day. “It is a moment of pride to seeRead More
Voice of China launched to promote XI’s Government
BEIJING, MAR 22 (DNA) – Voice of China (VOC), the new China‘s government-funded international radio broadcast source will be launched soon. This proposal was approved by China’s parliament. VOC will be formed by combining three mammoth state-run national networks: China Central Television (CCTV), China National Radio and China Radio International employing more than 14,000 people, reportedly. It will be the international broadcast. It is interesting to know that CCTV has launched large operations in Washington and Nairobi, the capital of Kenya which has employed non-Chinese journalists fronting news reports. Moreover,Read More
COAS Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa meets Oman Defense Minister
MUSCAT, MAR 22 (DNA) – General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) who is on an official visit to Oman, met Minister for Defense Sayyid Badr bin Saud bin Harib Al-Busaidi . Matters of mutual interest including Defense and security cooperation were discussed. General Nabhani the Chief of Sultan’s Armed Forces was also present during the meeting. Oman’s Defense Minister acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts in fight against terrorism and regional peace and stability. Larer COAS also met Chief of Royal Oman Air Force. Earlier, on his arrival at Oman,Read More
Sherry Rehman appointed Pakistan’s first ever woman Senate opposition leader
ISLAMABAD, MAR 22 (DNA) – Senator Sherry Rehman has been appointed as opposition leader in the Senate . She assumed the office of Opposition Leader in Senate on Thursday. Senator Sherry Rehman is the first female opposition leader in the Upper House of the Parliament. She enjoys support of 34 senators. Sherry Rehman is the 12th Opposition leader in the Senate and seventh opposition leader of Pakistan Peoples Party.
3 Names emerge for the slot of Caretaker PM: Sources
ISLAMABAD, MAR 22 (DNA) – Fakhar Imam, PPP leader Raza Rabbani and former State Bank governor Ishrat Hussain are under consideration for the key position of caretaker prime minister. The opposition leader will take the PTI leadership into confidence before finalizing any name. A final decision in this regard will be taken by PPP President Asif Zardari and PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif . The name for the caretaker PM will be finalized by mid-May. The matter will be referred to a parliamentary committee if the government and opposition fail to develop aRead More
Court reserves verdict on Sharif’s exemption pleas
ISLAMABAD, MAR 22 (DNA) – An accountability court hearing three graft references against Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz has reserved its verdict on their exemption pleas. The two have requested an exemption from hearing for a week following 26th March to visit Kulsoom Nawaz who has been under treatment in the UK for lymphoma since late last year. The doctors want to consult Nawaz as the guardian of Kulsoom regarding her treatment. The plea states that Ali Aimal and Jahangir Judoon will attend the hearings on behalf of Nawaz Sharif andRead More