Wednesday, March 28th, 2018
US Embassy expansion in Islamabad: SC dispose off constitutional petition
ISLAMABAD, MAR 28 (DNA) – Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) has disposed off the petition in the expansion of the US Embassy in Islamabad. SC rejected a Constitutional petition against the expansion of United States’ embassy in the federal capital, observing that none of the rights of the petitioner were violated, and therefore, the petition is not maintainable. Heading a three-member bench, Justice Nisar observed that it is a direct policy matter. Petitioner Zafarullah Khan, a lawyer and chairman of Watan Party, had approached the apex court in 2009, praying theRead More
Pakistan investment forum successfully concluded in Paris
PARIS, MAR 28 (DNA) – Naeem Y. Zamindar, Minister of State and Chairman Board of Investment Pakistan led a 17-member Pakistani business delegation to the Pakistan Investment Forum held in Paris, today. The Forum jointly organized by Pakistan Board of Investment, Embassy of Pakistan to France and Mouvement des Entreprises de France (MEDEF) was chaired by Chairman BoI and Mr. Thierry Pflimlin, President Pakistan-France Business Council. Presentation were made by the representatives of Punjab & KP Investment Boards about business and investment opportunities in their provinces. A large number of majorRead More
DG ISPR to hold important press conference today
RAWALPINDI, MAR 28 (DNA) – Director General (DG) Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif will hold an important press conference today. The press conference will start at 4PM. DG ISPR will express his view on important domestic and regional matters. No further details of the press conference is available.
Ramiz Raja wants Pakistani citizenship for Luke Ronchi
DUBAI, MAR 28 (DNA) – After earning the reputation of the best batsman in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Luke Ronchi has received great praise from popular commentator Ramiz Raja. Ramiz spoke a great length as to why Luke Ronchi should be given Pakistani nationality. Speaking at Raja Speaks, Ramiz said: “Ronchi always plays in the leagues and does not represent any country, so I believe he should be offered Pakistani citizenship and he should come here and open for us, otherwise he would be wasted if he continued toRead More
CJP Justice Saqib Nisar says, issues would be resolved soon after meeting with PM
ISLAMABAD, MAR 28 (DNA) – The Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Mian Saqib Nisar remarked on Wednesday that work is under way on the directives of the court and the issues will be resolved soon especially after his meeting with prime minister yesterday (Tuesday). The CJP was heading the bench hearing a case pertaining to medicines and injections being stolen from hospitals when he made these remarks. During the hearing, Additional Attorney General informed the court that the following the court orders the ministry concerned has sent the summary of hospital headsRead More
Ishaq Dar corruption case: Court approves two-day exemption plea of NBP president
ISLAMABAD, MAR 28 (DNA) – An accountability court in Islamabad approved two-day exemption plea of National Bank president Saeed Ahmad who is a co-accused in supplementary references of assets beyond means against Ishaq Dar. Judge Muhammad Bashir conducted hearing of the case. Two co-accused Mansoor Raza and Naeem Mehmood appeared before the court however; Saeed Ahmad remained absent. The three were to be indicted today. His lawyer Hashmat Habib requested the court to grant his client exemption from personal appearance. NAB prosecutor opposed the appeal saying that the hearing dateRead More