Monday, May 28th, 2018
COAS greets tribal youth on historic merger of FATA into KPK
RAWALPINDI, MAY 28 (DNA) – Members of Youth Jirga of erstwhile FATA met with General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at ISPR, on Monday. COAS congratulated brave tribes especially the tribal youth on successful and historic merger of FATA into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) to their popular sentiments. COAS said that this mainstreaming shall facilitate bringing enduring peace, stability and socio-economic development of the long neglected and terrorism rid area. He commended motivation and passion of the youth in realisation of this merger. He said that state isRead More
Pakistan, Afghan military officials agree to work on roadmap for reconciliation in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, May 28 (DNA): Senior Pakistani and Afghan military and security officials have agreed to work on a roadmap for reconciliation in Afghanistan. Afghanistan’s National Security Adviser Haneef Atmar led a high level delegation in talks with Pakistan army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Rawalpindi late Sunday and both sides also vowed to “undertake measures that would assist both sides in reduction of violence at the hands of terrorists,” the reports quoted a statement by the Pakistani army’s media wing Inter-Services Public Relations. The talks were held days after both countriesRead More
Former Army Chief General (R) Ashfaq Pervez Kayani breaks silence over Osama Bin Laden raid issue
ISLAMABAD, MAY 28 (DNA) – Regarding the presence of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, former Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani broke the silence and shed light on facts. A journalist, Syed Haider Raza Mehdi, in a write up claimed that “Only Gen. Kayani knows and perhaps ex-army dude, called Col. Iqbal (Bailey)”. Citing revelation made Lt Gen Asad Durrani, former chief of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), in his recent book, Medi said, “If the above are correct. Then Gen. Kayani is clearly the major player in 1 andRead More
Nasir Saeed Khosa named as caretaker CM Punjab
LAHORE, MAY 28 (DNA) – Former chief secretary Punjab and Balochistan Nasir Saeed Khossa was named as caretaker chief minster Punjab on Monday. Nasir Saeed Khosa has been nominated as Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister. This was announced by Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif and Opposition Leader in Punjab Assembly, Mian Mehmood ur Rashid in Lahore on Monday evening. Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said that it is good sign for the democracy that we have agreed on one name. He said Nasir Saeed Khosa is a reputed person. He expressed hopeRead More
Imran Khan rejects name of Manzoor Afridi as caretaker CM KP: media report
PESHAWAR, MAY 28 (DNA) – The chief of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s ruling party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has rejected the name of Manzoor Afridi for the position of caretaker chief minister for the province. The party sources said on Monday that Imran has asked Chief Minister Pervez Khattak to decide another name for the position. According to chief minister’s spokesperson Shaukat Yousafzai, Manzoor’s name as the caretaker chief minister was neither finalised nor has it been dropped. The spokesperson said a meeting regarding the caretaker chief minister was held Sunday night. He addedRead More
Court of inquiry to probe ex-ISI chief’s revelations, name to be placed on ECL: ISPR
RAWALPINDI, MAY 28 (DNA) – Army chief has formed inquiry committee headed by a serving Lt general. Military has rejected Asad Durrani explanation. Lieutenant General Asad Durrani (Ritired) was called to GHQ on Monday to explain his position on the recently launched book “Spy Chronicles”. A formal court of inquiry headed by a serving Lieutenant General has been ordered to probe the matter in detail. Competent authority has been approached to place the name of Lieutenant General Asad Durrani (Ritired) on Exit Control List (ECL).