Thursday, March 29th, 2018
New political party launched in Balochistan as elections draw closer
QUETTA, MAR 29 (DNA) – A new political party, comprising disgruntled leaders of ruling party, PML-N, PML-Q and independent senators, was launched in Balochistan on Thursday with an aim to protect rights of the province. The announcement for the new party, Balochistan Awami Party, was made during a press conference, while Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo, lawmakers of the provincial assembly, Balochistan’s independent senators were present on the occasion. The new party has been launched at a time when general elections in the country are set to be held in comingRead More
US Ambassador Alice Wells arrives in Pakistan to discuss South Asia strategy
ISLAMABAD, MAR 29 (DNA) : Acting State Department South and Central Asia Assistant Secretary Alice Wells arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday to discuss matters pertaining to terrorism and bilateral ties. Alice Wells will meet with US Embassy staff and multiple Pakistani officials. She is also expected to visit Karachi later. ‘In Islamabad, she [Wells] will meet with US Embassy staff and several senior Pakistani government officials, international organisation leaders, and members of the private sector,” a statement released by US State Department said. “While in Islamabad, Wells will discuss our South Asia strategy andRead More