Tuesday, April 10th, 2018
Dr Farooq Sattar to get worst blow of his life
KARACHI, APR 10 (DNA) – Bahadurabad faction of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) is likely to announce the removal of the party’s PIB group head, Dr. Farooq Sattar , from all positions, aggravating the situation further. The Bahadurabad group on Monday decided in a meeting, headed by Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, that Sattar would have little role in party politics now, local media reported. Siddiqui will announce the decision taken by the party in a press conference today (Tuesday). Other leaders who attended the meeting include Amir Khan, Kunwar Naveed Jamil, Faisal SabzwariRead More
Russia, US headed for clash at UN over Syria gas attacks probe
UNITED NATIONS, APR 10 (DNA) – The UN Security Council could vote as early as Tuesday on rival US and Russian proposals to investigate chemical weapons attacks in Syria, setting up a clash that could trigger vetoes of both measures, diplomats said. The United States put forward a draft resolution Monday following alleged toxic gas use in the rebel-held town of Douma that killed at least 40 people and prompted President Donald Trump to indicate that a decision could be taken soon on US military action. US Ambassador Nikki HaleyRead More
Not satisfied with performance of Balochistan govt: CJP
ISLAMABAD, APR 10 (DNA) – Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar on Tuesday has expressed dissatisfaction over the performance of Balochistan government due to lack of basic facilities in the province. Hearing important cases in Supreme Court Quetta registry, CJP reprimanded health secretary and also asked where are Sanaullah Zehri and Abdul Malik. Earlier, Chief Minister of Balochistan (CM) Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo appeared in SC Quetta registry in a case pertaining to the condition of hospitals and colleges in the province. The court also expressed resentment over doctors’ strikesRead More
Gwadar port under CPEC to emerge as economic nucleus: PM Abbasi
BOAO, APR 10 (DNA) – Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday said port city Gwadar is going to become a hub of international trade under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project as the development of the deep sea port is being done at fast track. Addressing opening ceremony of Boao forum in Hainan Province of China, the prime minister said that the Asian region was emerging as centre of new world economic order, adding that CPEC is a superb plan of mutual cooperation and unprecedented progress. The conference runs fromRead More