Thursday, May 3rd, 2018
Former President Zardari condemns torture of journalists
ISLAMABAD, MAY 03 (DNA) – Former President of Pakistan and President Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned torture of journalists on the International Day of Freedom of Press in Islamabad. He said that this torture raises several questions. The time to stifle the press has long gone. PPP has always respected freedom of press and freedom of expression and party strongly condemns this act of suppression.
One martyred, 13 injured as blast targets bus in Attock
ATTOCK, MAY 03 (DNA) – At least one employee was martyred while seven other sustained injuries as two motorcyclists targeted bus, carrying civilian employees, with explosive material near Dhok Gama area of Attock on Basal road. The bus was completely destroyed by the powerful blast. As per initial details, security forces rushed to the blast scene and cordoned off the area while a search operation was underway. Rescue teams are also shifting injured to the nearby hospitals for medical assistance.
Australian High Commissioner’s special message on world press freedom day
ISLAMABAD, MAY 03 (DNA) – Marking World Press Freedom Day, Australia’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Margaret Adamson said: “Today we mark World Press Freedom Day. On this day every year we celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom and pay tribute to the brave journalists who have lost their lives in the exercise of their profession. Promoting and protecting freedom of expression is a pillar of Australia’s term on the UN Human Rights Council https://bit.ly/2FByjGu.”
Turkish Chief of General Staff visits Yadgar-e-Shuhada
RAWALPINDI, MAY 03 (DNA) – General Hulusi Akar, Turkish Chief of General Staff (CGS) called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) today at GHQ. Focus of the discussion remained on areas of mutual interest, military to military relations, regional security and measures to further enhance bilateral defence cooperation. Visiting dignitary acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan Army’s sincere efforts and sacrifices in war against terrorism and for stability in the region. COAS thanked the General for Turkey’s unflinching support to Pakistan as recently illustrated in FATF forum.Read More
Afghan military delegation visits Headquarters Southern Command Quetta
QUETTA, MAY 03 (DNA) – Afghan Military Delegation visited Headquarters Southern Command Quetta today and met Commander Southern Command Lieutenant General Asim Saleem Bajwa. The Afghan delegation was led by Major General Amam Nazar Commander 205 Corps (Afghan National Army) and was attended by other Afghan security officials including Major General Wali Mehmad, Commander 215 Corps (Afghan National Army). During the interaction, areas of mutual security interests and concerns, including border security mechanism and management of Pak-Afgan border were deliberated upon in detail. The meeting emphasised that peace and stabilityRead More
SC rejects Faisal Raza Abidi’s plea to transfer contempt case to Karachi, transfers it to a different bench
ISLAMABAD, MAY 03 (DNA) – The Chief Justice of Pakistan has rejected Faisal Raza Abidi’s plea to transfer his case to Karachi and ordered the case to be transferred to a different bench of the Supreme Court. PPP leader Faisal Raza Abidi was issued contempt of court notice upon his remarks about judges. Faisal Raza Abidi’s lawyer said that he has filed separate applications which the CJP dismissed.