Sunday, April 22nd, 2018
North Waziristan traders, army hold jirga for post-operations compensation
MIRANSHAH, APR 22 (DNA) – A jirga was held Sunday in Miranshah to discuss the prevailing issue pertaining to compensation of shopkeepers whose businesses were affected by the military operation, confirmed a political agent of North Waziristan Agency (NWA). According to the political agent, it was decided that the committee of affected shopkeepers shall make an estimate of the amount that needs to be compensated. “The same shall be processed in the administrative chain for its speedy implementation,” he said. The Fata additional chief secretary, PA, Assistant PA, Anjuman TajiranRead More
Pakistani ambassador to Sryia submits credentials to Bashar al-Assad
DAMASCUS, APR 22 (DNA) – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad received on Sunday the newly-appointed Pakistani Ambassador Rashed Kamal and accepted his credentials. The Syrian president exchanged talks with the ambassador and wished him success in his missions. Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign and Expatriates Minister Walid al-Moallem and Minister of Presidential Affairs Mansour Azzam attended the ceremony of accepting the credentials. The ambassador was received and seen off at al-Shaab Palace in the usual ceremonies. The two Islamic nations share the historic, international, and bilateral relations. Through the ancient civilization exchange,Read More
Nishtar Hockey club thrash Kuri in Inter-Club hockey tourney
ISLAMABAD, APR 22 (DNA)- Nishtar Hockey Club gate-crashed into the semis of Inter Club Hockey Tournament by defeating Kuri club by 08 goals to 01. The Nishtar Club will now play semi final tomorrow (Monday). The Nishtar Club, from the outset, attacked opponents goal post in an aggressive manner, that put Krui Club on the defensive. Usman, Nauman, Awais who constituted a formidable forward line from the Nishtar hockey club, did not allow the opponent defense to stand on its feet. Three early goals virtually turned the match one-sided andRead More
Drone shooting outside Saudi Royal Palace in Riyadh sparked rumours of coup in Kingdom
RIYADH, APR 22 (DNA) – Saudi Arabian security forces said they had shot down a recreational drone in the capital on Saturday after online videos showing gunfire in a neighbourhood where royal palaces are located sparked fears of possible political unrest.* The Riyadh police spokesman, quoted by the official Saudi News Agency (SPA), said a security screening point noticed the flying of a small unauthorized recreational drone at 7:50 p.m. local time (1650 GMT), leading security forces to deal with it according to their orders and instructions. There were no casualties, andRead More
NAB suspends its Lahore Deputy Director
ISLAMABAD, APR 22 (DNA) – Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal Chairman NAB has suspended Ramzan, Deputy Director NAB Lahore on the charges of alleged Inefficiency and negligence in performance of official duties with immediate effect. An inquiry has been ordered for completion of all codal formalities including opportunity to Mr. Ramzan DD NAB Lahore to defend charges against him as per law. Moreover, formal inquiry has been started against Kashif Mumtaz Gondal Deputy Director Sukkur who was suspended on the direction of Chairman NAB for three months on the alleged chargesRead More
Suicide attack hits voter registration centre in Kabul
KABUL, APR 22 (DNA) – A suicide bomber detonated explosives in a crowd gathered outside a voter and ID registration centre in western Kabul on Sunday, police said, underscoring security concerns ahead of upcoming elections. “It happened at the entrance gate of the centre. It was a suicide attack. There are casualties, but we do not know how many for the time being,” Dawood Amin, police chief of Kabul, told. Earlier, a car packed with explosives blew up outside a sports stadium in Afghanistan’s restive south, killing at least 13 peopleRead More