Thursday, June 7th, 2018
Allauddin Marri named Balochistan caretaker CM
QUETTA, JUNE 07 (DNA) – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday named Allauddin Marri as the interim chief minister of Balochistan. Additional Secretary Dr Akhtar Nazir announced this outside the ECP. Hours earlier, the commission named Professor Hassan Askari Rizvi as the interim CM for Punjab gridlock persisted for weeks between the provincial government and the opposition. The former provincial government suggested the names of Sardar Shoukat Popalzai and Alauddin Marri for the post of caretaker chief minister while the former opposition had nominated Mohammad Aslam Bhutani and AshrafRead More
FIFA’s Digital coverage at the World Cup
MOSCOW, (DNA) – The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ is right around the corner and, whether you will be at the matches or anywhere around the world, FIFA’s Digital offerings will be here to ensure you enjoy every aspect of the world finals. We will be delivering exclusive and diverse content across multiple platforms to bring the passion and intensity of the World Cup to you. Here is everything you can expect from FIFA’s comprehensive digital coverage of the World Cup: Follow your team FIFA Digital has embedded a FIFARead More
President will visit China on Saturday to attend SCO Summit
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 07 (DNA) – President Mamnoon Hussain will visit China on Saturday to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit. At his weekly news briefing in Islamabad on Thursday, Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal said that during his visit, the President will also meet his Chinese counterpart and discuss all matters of bilateral relations. On the sidelines, the President will also hold meetings with leaders of other SCO member states. The spokesperson strongly condemned Indian atrocities and curbs on internet and movement of people in Occupied Kashmir. He saidRead More
Indian high commissioner Ajay Bisaria hosts iftar dinner
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 07 (DNA)- Ajay Bisaria High Commissioner of India has said Indian high commission has been hosting Iftar dinners for last so many years and will continue to do so even in the coming days. He made these remarks while speaking on the occasion of iftar dinner hosted for Pakistani friends and diplomatic community. The event as usual turned into a mega event as almost the entire diplomatic corps and a large number of Pakistanis attended the event. The Indian high commissioner thanked the audience for attending the eventRead More
Caretaker PM, Naval Chief discuss matters pertaining to Pakistan Navy
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 07 (DNA) – Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mehmood Abbasi called on Caretaker Prime Minister Justice (Retd) Nasir-ul-Mulk at Prime Minister’s Office. The Chief of Naval Staff felicitated the Caretaker Prime Minister on assuming office of the Prime Minister. Professional matters pertaining to Pakistan Navy came under discussion during the meeting.
Six injured as helicopter crashes in Quetta
QUETTA, JUNE 07 (DNA) – At least six people have been injured as a helicopter crashed in the provincial capital, according to Geo News on Thursday. Inspector General Balochistan Police said the helicopter went down near the Eastern Bypass. He said the injured were moved to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) for treatment.