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Caretaker PM Justice (retd) Nasir ul Mulk visits Swat

SWAT, JUNE 03 (DNA): Caretaker Prime Minister Justice (retd) Nasir ul Mulk paid a visit to his native city of Swat on Sunday. This is his first visit to the city since become the acting prime minister. He also paid a visit his father’s grave and offered Fateha. He was warmly received by District Nazim Muhammad Ali Shah and notables of the area. A large number of local people welcomed the caretaker Prime Minister upon reaching his native home. They congratulated Nasiur Mulk on assuming the portfolio of caretaker PrimeRead More


5 security personnel injured, 6 terrorists killed in cross-border attack: ISPR

RAWALPINDI, JUNE 03 (DNA) – Security forces on Sunday efficaciously thwarted cross-border attack killing at least six terrorists while injuring several others, reported Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). As per details garnered, the incident happened in Qamaruddin kariz area of Balochistan. The terrorists attacked border-fencing team and targeted army’s check-posts. Four Frontier Corps’ and one soldier of Pakistan Air Force also sustained injuries in fire exchange. The process of border-fencing and erecting fortress will continue as part of anti-terrorism efforts, reported ISPR.


Supreme Court announces verdict in the ECP petition against LHC decision on nomination forms

LAHORE, JUNE 03 (DNA) – Supreme Court on Sunday suspended a ruling of the Lahore High Court (LHC) with regard to the new nomination forms.* This order came on petitions filed by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and former Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq against the June 1 ruling of the LHC in the apex court’s Lahore registry. Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar categorically stated that the polls will be held on July 25. “The ECP will be solely responsible if the elections are delayed,” he warned. TheRead More


Pakistan Iran border gate opens after 5 months

QUETTA, JUNE 03 (DNA) – Trade activities on Pak-Iran border in Taftan area of Chagai district, formally resumed today, after reopening of the trade gate at Zero Point of the border. The gate had been closed for over five months due to unknown reasons by the Iranian side. Local officials in Taftan confirmed the reopening of mutual trade gate and said export of Pakistani commodities would be commenced soon.


Chief Justice grills Shehbaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Chief Justice of Pakistan Jusitce Saqib nisar grilled former Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif for not ashwering the cour questions. the chief justice asked the former chief minister to clarify his position regarding Saaf pani and companies case. The former chief minister instead of answering the questions started narrating his successes. the CJP then asked him to only answer the questions. Do not tell us your success stories. The CJF also told him the court is not satisifed with your reply. The former chief minister said ifRead More


Railways reduces fares by 30% for Eid

LAHORE, JUNE 03 (DNA) – Pakistan Railways (PR) has reduced fares by 30 per cent for the first and second day of Eidul Fitr on all classes of all trains. According to railways press release issued here on Sunday, the decision was taken in a meeting presided over by the CEO of the Railways Aftab Akbar. “We feel privileged while serving our brothers and sisters and making their journey easy on the happy occasion. The discount is also on advance booking,” remarked Akbar. Moreover, the railways will also run additionalRead More