Tuesday, May 29th, 2018
Dolphin Force Lahore shoots down 14 years old boy
LAHORE, MAY 29 (DNA) – A 14-year-old boy was killed by the firing of Lahore’s Shadbagh area on Tuesday. Locals staged a demonstration and blocked Ring Road. Dolphin Force SP Nadeem Khokhar said that they were thoroughly investigating the matter.
A look back at caretaker prime ministers of Pakistan
Former Chief Justice (retd) Nasirul Mulk has been named as Pakistan’s next caretaker prime minister who will supervise the upcoming general elections in July and run the interim set-up for around two months. The consensus between the government and the Opposition over the name of Justice (retd) Mulk reached after series of lengthy deliberations. Prior to this, a number of six people have served as caretaker prime minister of the country to head an interim government before general elections. Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi August 6, 1990 – November 6, 1990 GhulamRead More
Maulana Tariq Jamil, others attend Saudi ambassador’s iftar dinner
ISLAMABAD, MAY 29 (DNA) Ambassador of Saudi Arabia Nawaf Saeed Al-Malkiy hosted an iftar dinner, which was attended by prominent religions scholars, diplomats, parliamentarians, members of civil society and media persons. Renowned scholar Maulana Tariq Jameel also attended the reception and led the Mughrab payers. Saudi embassy hosts iftars every year thus providing an opportunity to the Pakistani community to interact with officials from the embassy as well diplomats from other missions and vice versa. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoy excellent relations that are growing with each passing day. SaudiRead More
ECP, Army finalise security strategy for polls: sources
KARACHI, MAY 29 (DNA) – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday, in consultation with the Pakistan Army, finalised its security strategy for the July 25 general elections. The armed forces are expected to provide security to ensure the smooth conduct of elections. The final security plan will be announced after a consensus with law enforcement agencies as well as caretaker authorities in federal and provincial governments. Sources told that the election commission will prioritise transparency and smooth conduct of polls to ensure the people vote in a free, independent andRead More
ICCI to hold BoC in Istanbul to improve Pak-Turkey bilateral trade
ISLAMABAD, MAY 29 (DNA) – Sheikh Amir Waheed, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry hosted an Iftar Dinner at his residence which was attended by H.E. İhsan Mustafa Yurdakul. M. Naveed Malik Senior Vice President ICCI, M. Shakeel Munir, Sheikh Abdul Waheed and others were also present in the Iftar dinner. Speaking at the occasion, Sheikh Amir Waheed, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry informed the Turkish Ambassador that ICCI would organize a Business Opportunities Conference-BoC and Award Ceremony at Istanbul, Turkey on June 27-28, 2018 which wasRead More
ECP allots electoral symbol to 77 political parties
LAHORE, MAY 29 (DNA) – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday allotted electoral symbols to at least 77 parties who were clear of any objections. Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf was alloted ‘Bat’ symbol, ‘Lion’ to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, ‘Kite’ to Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan, and ‘Book’ to Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal. National Party and Balochistan National Movement had filed a request for ‘Saw’ symbol. ECP assigned it to National Party. Verdict was reserved over the allotment of ‘Tractor’ symbol requested by Pakistan Kissan Ittehad and Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid. The symbol of ‘Bull’ wasRead More