DUSHANBE, JUNE 19 (DNA): President Mamnoon Hussain and his Tajik counterpart Emomali Rahmon Tuesday held bilateral talks to further strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation between Pakistan and Tajikistan in diverse areas for mutual benefit. The two presidents had a one-to-one meeting before going for delegation level talks held at the state guest house. President Mamnoon is in Tajikistan for a bilateral visit on the invitation of President Emomali Rahmon and to participate in the international conference on water being held on June 20.=DNA =============================

ISLAMABAD, JUN 19 (DNA) – Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi, the Ambassador of UAE paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister, Justice Retd. Nasir-ul-Mulk, today at PM Office. The Ambassador while congratulating the Prime Minister on assumption of office said that it was an important milestone in Pakistan’s democratic transition. He said that UAE greatly valued its deep-rooted relations with Pakistan and was committed to further consolidating the existing bilateral and economic ties . He expressed hope that Pakistan would fully utilize the platform of EXPO 2020, to showcase itsRead More

KARACHI, JUN 19 (DNA) –  The nomination papers of former PTI leader Fauzia Kasuri were rejected on Tuesday after she failed to satisfy Returning Officer about the status of her dual nationality. Ms Kasuri, who has joined Pak Sarzameen Party after leaving the PTI, is seeking to contest from NA-247, Karachi, in the general elections. A report submitted by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in the Election Commission claims that Fauzia Kasuri holds US nationality. The PSP leader, however, said she has already submitted documents to prove she is noRead More

ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The nomination papers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan for NA-53 Islamabad have been rejected by the Returning Officer here on Tuesday over violation of Section N of the affidavit. Earlier, the RO for NA-53 Islamabad reserved his verdict on objections to PTI chairman’s candidacy. Pakistan Justice and Democratic Party candidate Abdul Wahab Baloch has challenged Khan’s nomination,  who contended that the PTI chief did not fulfill the criterion under articles 62 and 63 on the issue of Sita White and her daughter Tyrian.

ISLAMABAD, JUN 19 (DNA) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s parliamentary board has finalized as many as 240 candidates for the National Assembly seats all over the country. The party meeting was chaired by Imran Khan and the meeting successfully reached consensus over the nomination of candidates on disputed seats in Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan. PTI has decided to announce its remaining candidates for the national and provincial seats on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the party chief has decided to review and give his final decision over the grievances of party workers on the ticketRead More