Friday, June 8th, 2018
Responding to Twitter invite,Turkish strongman joins students at Sehri
ANKARA, JUNE 08 (DNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan last week surprised a group of students with a rare gesture that one could expect least from a powerful leader that he is. Reports are that the Turkish strongman was invited through a Twitter message by a student of Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University to join them for pre-dawn meal at their dormitory. Turks call Ramazan’s pre-dawn “Suhoor” while in Pakistan it is called Sehri. The student named Gungor Atak wrote a message in Turkish language to the president: “”Dear President,Read More
Summary for five Eid holidays ready for approval
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 08 (DNA) – : The Interior Ministry has prepared a summary for five holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr that is likely to fall on next Friday. Sources said the summary of holidays from June 14 to 18 is expected to get final approval on Friday (today). According to Met Office, there are fair chances of moon sighting on June 14. The Met Office had predicted overcast conditions for most of the areas in Pakistan on June 14. The holy month of Ramazan this year started the same day in mostRead More
Saudi Arabia denies creating hurdles for Qatari pilgrims
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 08 (DNA) – The Saudi embassy has dispelled the impression that citizens of Qatar were not allowed to perform Hajj or Umra saying the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia cordially welcomes Qatari pilgrims and is there to extend them full facilities like before. In a statement the Saudi embassy spokesman said since the first day the Kingdom decided to sever diplomatic and consular relations with Qatar, confirmed its consideration towards the Qatari brothers and facilitation of their performance of the rituals easily according to mechanisms organized by the competentRead More
Dr Hasan Askari sworn in as Punjab caretaker CM
LAHORE, (DNA) – Senior analyst Dr Hasan Askari Rizvi on Friday was sworn in as caretaker chief minister of Punjab in a ceremony held at Governor House Lahore. Punjab Governor Rafique Rajwana administered the oath to Rizvi in front of a select audience in which outgoing chief minister Murad Ali Shah was also present.
Spain, Panama arrive in Russia for World Cup
MOSCOW, (DNA) – Former World Cup winners Spain and debutant Panama arrived in Russia for the 21st edition of the global football spectacle. The pair and Saudi Arabia complete a trio of teams to have made it to Russia one week before next Thursday’s kickoff in Moscow. Spain won the World Cup in 2010 and are one of the tournament’s favourites. They remain unbeaten in 19 matches under coach Julen Lopetegui, who took over the reins following the 2016 Euros. Spain were seen off personally by King Filipe VI and willRead More
NADRA blocks Musharraf’s CNIC
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – : National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), on the request of ministry of interior, has blocked the computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) of former president General (retd) Pervez Musharraf. Sources said with the blockage of CNIC, the passport of Musharraf is automatically suspended and the accounts have been frozen. He has also been deprived of sale and purchase of his more than 10 properties in Pakistan, the sources added. Musharraf owns four plots in Karachi and three properties in Islamabad. The Interior Ministry last week requested NadraRead More