Thursday, April 19th, 2018
Pakistan to file its counter rejoinder in ICJ over Kulbhushan Jhadav case
ISLAMABAD, APR 19 (DNA) – Pakistan is expected to file its counter rejoinder on or before July 17 in the ICJ relating to the case of Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav, who was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court in April last year on charges of espionage and terrorism, a media report said on Thursday. Pakistan’s rejoinder will be in response to a fresh set of pleadings filed by India in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on April 17 relating to the case. The office of Pakistan’s attorneyRead More
Chaudhry Nisar meets Shahbaz Sharif yet again
ISLAMABAD, APR 19 (DNA) – Chief Minister of Punjab (CM) Shehbaz Sharif has met former Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar again. This was the third meeting in a week at Punjab House. According to details, both leaders discussed ongoing political situation and party matters. CM Shehbaz has also assured Chaudhry Nisar to address his reservations regarding Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). In the previous meeting, duo discussed matters relating to ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s disqualification for life. They also had a talk on upcoming general elections. Nisar stated that he would take decision pertaining to contestingRead More
PM Abbasi arrives St. James Palace in London for Commonwealth meeting
Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi arrives at the Official Welcome Reception hosted by the British Prime Minister and the Secretary General Commonwealth for Commonwealth Heads of Government at St. James Palace. British Prime Minister and Commonwealth Secretary General are receiving the Prime Minister.
ICCI, MCI discuss to set up Metropolitan Commerce Unit
ISLAMABAD, APR 19 (DNA) – Sheikh Anser Aziz, Mayor Islamabad visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry and discussed the possibilities of setting up a Metropolitan Commerce Unit (MCU) that would help in planning for better economic development of the city. Sheikh Amir Waheed President, Muhammad Naveed Malik Senior Vice President, Nisar Mirza Vice President ICCI and representative of Police Research Institute of Market Economy (Prime) were present at the occasion. Speaking at the occasion, Sheikh Anser Aziz said that developed countries achieved better economic growth by developing strong localRead More
Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik confirm participation for ICC World XI against Windies
DUBAI, APR 19 (DNA) – Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik have confirmed their participation for the ICC World XI in a T20I against the Windies to be played at Lord’s on 31 May, the International Cricket Council said in a statement Thursday. The match is being organised to raise funds for stadia in the Caribbean that were badly damaged following Hurricanes Irma and Maria last year, it added. Afridi and Malik were part of the Pakistan squad that won the ICC World T20 2009 at Lord’s, while Perera was a memberRead More
Suspected drone shot down over New Islamabad Airport
ISLAMABAD, APR 19 (DNA) – Air Port Security Force shot down an unidentified drone over newly-constructed Islamabad airport. Three Chinese nationals were trying to film the new airport usingthe drone when the officials of Airport Security Force (ASF) noticed the device and shot down it. Later, the officials arrested the suspects and took the wreckage into custody. An investigation has been launched into the matter. The new airport was set to be inaugurated and made operational on April 20 but the plan was postponed until May 3, 2018 due toRead More