Wednesday, April 11th, 2018
Another blow to MQM-P as MPA Anwar Raza expected to jump ship
KARACHI, APR 11 (DNA) – Another Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) member jumped ship on Wednesday. Member Provincial Assembly (MPA) Syed Anwar Raza shifted loyalties to Pak Saraameen Party (PSP). Rifts continue to haunt the MQM-P as seven more leaders have left to join the ranks of the PSP in the past 10 days. Several MPAs are also reportedly in contact with the PSP leadership. According to sources, the PSP has capitalised greatly after the MQM split into two factions – Bahadurabad and PIB Colony. “The PSP has received greater popularity afterRead More
ECP gives a blow to PML-N President Shahbaz Sharif
ISLAMABAD, APR 11 (DNA) – Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has given a blow to the PML N President Shahbaz Sharif. ECP on Tuesday has disposed of Chief Minister of Punjab (CM) Shehbaz Sharif’s plea seeking permission to include independent Senators in Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). The commission has forwarded the issue to Senate secretariat, stating that the issue doesn’t come under the jurisdiction of ECP . Earlier, *ECP had rejected pleas filed by 15 independent senators aimed at joining ranks of PML-N in the upper house of the parliament. Following ECP’s verdict,Read More
Netflix set to make a reality show on Indian cricket team
MUMBAI, APR 11 (DNA) – The online series website Netflix in collaboration with Condé Nast Entertainment is about to launch a reality show about cricket in India, media reports said. The untitled project will highlight the Mumbai Indians known to be the most successful team in the Indian premier league (IPL). The eight-episode series will shadow the Mumbai squad as they compete to win for the fourth consecutive time in what is known to be the second most watched sport in the world. The show will provide cricket fans an incredible experience, a sneakRead More
First Pakistani-origin woman appointed high Sheriff of Greater Manchester
MANCHESTER, APR 11 (DNA) – Pakistani-origin Dr. Robina Shah has been named as the next high sheriff of Greater Manchester, United Kingdom after approval of Queen Elizabeth II. Robina is a Chartered Psychologist and Senior Lecturer at Manchester Medical School, University of Manchester. The senior lecturer’s name was ‘personally’ marked by Queen Elizabeth II from a parchment called the Lites which is presented to her each year with names of those recommended to become high sheriffs for the coming year. Robina Shah “I am truly honored and humbled to beRead More
PM Abbasi meets Khurshid Shah, discusses candidates for caretaker PM
ISLAMABAD, APR 11 (DNA) – Prime Minister (PM) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi met Opposition Leader in National Assembly (NA) Khurshid Shah and discussed candidates for caretaker PM. As per details, names of former finance minister Dr Hafeez Pasha, former chief justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani and former governors of State Bank Dr Shamshad and Ishrat Hussain were taken under consideration. Reportedly, a consensus has been developed between Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) over the name of ex-CJ Tassaduq Hussain Jillani.