Thursday, March 29th, 2018
Pakistan successfully test fires cruise missile Babur
RAWALPINDI, MAR 29 (DNA) – Pakistan conducted another successful test fire of indigenously developed Submarine Launched Cruise Missile Babur having a range of 450 kms. The Missile was fired from an underwater dynamic platform, which successfully engaged its target with precise accuracy; meeting all the flight parameters. SLCM Babur is capable of delivering various types of payloads and incorporates state of the art technologies including underwater controlled propulsion, advanced guidance and navigation features. SLCM Babur provides Pakistan Credible Second Strike Capability, augmenting the existing deterrence regime. Development of this capabilityRead More
Rao Anwar handed over to police on physical remand till April 21
KARACHI, MAR 29 (DNA) – Ex-SSP Malir Rao Anwar has been handed over to police on physical remand till April 21 in case regarding registration of a false case against Naqeebullah Mehsud and four others. A heavy police contingent was deployed outside and within the court premises when Anwar was presented before the anti-terrorism court on Thursday for an administrative hearing of the case. During the case proceedings, an investigation officer told the court that Rao Anwar had registered a false case against Naqeebullah and others under the Sindh ArmsRead More
Naval Chief expresses satisfaction over operational preparedness
ISLAMABAD, MAR 29 (DNA): Command and Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy concluded today at Naval Headquarters, Islamabad. The Conference was chaired by Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi. Matters related to operational preparedness, developmental plans of Pakistan Navy, prevailing security situation and training & welfare of troops were reviewed. Detailed briefings on various ongoing and future Pakistan Navy projects and plans were also given to Chief of the Naval Staff. While making an overall appraisal of the prevalent security environment, Chief of the Naval Staff expressed hisRead More
UK fishermen fear Brexit betrayal with one year to go
BRIXHAM, MAR 29 (DNA) – On the dockside in Brixham, a bustling fishing port in southwest England, the fear is that Britain’s departure from the European Union may prove a false dawn for hopes of taking back control. The area voted 63 percent in favour of leaving the EU in the 2016 referendum — a sign of the anger over its fishing quotas and equal access rights blamed for a long-term decline of the industry. But with exactly one year to go from Thursday before Britain’s scheduled departure date, fishermenRead More
Over half of medical prescriptions in Peshawar are illegible
PESHAWAR, MAR 29 (DNA) – Studies has revealed that 58.5 percent of medical prescriptions by doctors in Peshawar are illegible, difficult to read, and full of errors. A research article published in the Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences examined 1097 medical prescriptions in six major hospitals and pharmacies in Peshawar. The study shows has no physician provided all the essesntial information in the prescription. The doctor’s name was also missing in 89 percent of prescriptions, while 98.2 percent did not have the registration number. Over 78 percent did not haveRead More
NAB sticking to its policy of ‘Accountability for All’: Chairman
ISLAMABAD, MAR 29 (DNA) – NAB is sticking to its policy of ‘Accountability for All’ as country’s progress and prosperity lies in eliminating the corruption, which is a cancer plaguing the country. Listening public complaints in ‘khulli ketchri’, Chairman Nab Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal has said that nab is disposing of the complaint verification, inquiries, investigation on merit and in accordance with the law. Chairman Nab Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal on Thursday listened to public’s complaints with patience and directed the concerned officers of NAB to conduct probe of AllRead More