Wednesday, June 6th, 2018
French businessman of Pakistani origin urged to promote Pakistan products
PARIS, JUNE 06 (DNA) – The French businessmen of Pakistani origin were encouraged to promote high-quality products of Pakistan and to play their role in building Pakistan-France economic & commercial relations. Mr. Moin ul Haque Ambassador of Pakistan to France made this appeal during the first ever roundtable conference of French businessmen, investors, traders and entrepreneurs of Pakistani origin held at Embassy in Paris, recently. Ambassador urged the participants to pool their strengths and experiences in an organized manner and to help create linkages between the businessmen of Pakistan andRead More
Accountability court adjourns Ishaq Dar corruption case till June 13
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 06 (DNA) – An accountability court on Wednesday adjourned the hearing of Ishaq Dar corruption case till June 13. Judge Muhammad Bashir heard the case. Defense lawyer Qazi Misbah continued cross-examination of prosecution witness Muhammad Azeem. The witness submitted the record of Ishaq Dar’s 21 bank transactions in the court which included eight electronic transactions. All the three co-accused National Bank president Saeed Ahmad and Hajveri Modaraba directors Naeem Mehmood and Mansoor Raza Rizvi attended the hearing. They were indicted by the court in last hearing however; they pleaded notRead More
Justice (r) Dost Mohammad takes oath as caretaker KP CM
PESHAWAR, JUNE 06 (DNA) – Justice (r) Dost Mohammad has taken oath as caretaker Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday. According to details, Governor Iqbal Zafar Jhagra administered oath to the interim CM in a ceremony that was attended by speaker Asad Qaisar, Pervez Khattak, Amir Maqam, former members of provincial assemblies and senior lawyers. Talking to media, newly-elected caretaker CM pledged to form cabinet on merit and also vowed to timely complete the work allotted by ECP and the constitution. Will hold fair elections in the province, heRead More
Argentina cancels ‘friendly’ match with Israel in Jerusalem amid protests
BUENOS AIRES, JUNE 06 (DNA) – The Argentine Football Association has cancelled an upcoming friendly match against Israel’s national football team in Jerusalem, according to reports. The Argentine Football Association said Wednesday they had informed their Israeli counterparts about the decision. The match, which was slated for 9 June, was set to be played in Jerusalem’s Teddy Kollek Stadium but had drawn intense reactions, especially from Palestinians. It also faced boycotts from various groups. According to local media, the manager of Argentina’s national football team, Jorge Sampaoli, was opposed toRead More
SC adjourns Asghar Khan’s case hearing till June 12
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 06 (DNA) – A three member bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar has adjourned the hearing of Asghar Khan case till 12th of this month. During the course of proceedings on Wednesday, the apex court asked former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to appear before the court today. Attorney General Ashtar Ausaf Ali told the court that the former prime minister will appear through his counsel. On this, the apex court gave him time to hire the counsel and adjourned the proceedings ofRead More
Caretaker finance minister agrees to hold talks with IMF
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 06 (DNA) – After taking detailed review of economic challenges, the newly sworn-in Minister for Finance Dr Shamshad Akhtar on Tuesday gave her green signal for holding policy level dialogue with the IMF under Article IV consultation and the Fund mission was expected to visit Islamabad for gauging the economic health of the country by end of the ongoing month. “No dates have been yet finalized for holding Article IV consultations. Probably Islamabad and IMF Resident Office will establish contacts to work out schedule of upcoming policy dialogueRead More