Friday, June 29th, 2018
China responds to the Pakistan listing in FATF greylist
BEIJING, (DNA) – China on Friday urged the international community to give full recognition and trust to the great efforts and sacrifices made by the Pakistani government and people for the fight against terrorism. “Pakistan’s efforts in combating terrorism have won not only China but also many countries in the international community,” Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson Lu Kang said in his regular briefing while responding to a question regarding the listing of Pakistan on the Global Funding Terrorism Watch List by the FATF meeting. “We have always believed that the great efforts and sacrificesRead More
PTI issues ticket to PML-Q’s Raja Basharat for PP-14 Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – As part of seat adjustment plan, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday issued ticket to Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) leader Raja Basharat for PP-14 rawalpindi. Raja Basharat is a senior leader of the PML-Q and had served as minister for law Punjab. Earlier, the PTI had issued ticket to its candidate Zayad Kiyani, however, later the ticket was issued Raja Basharat. When contacted by Dunya News, the PML-Q leader confirmed being awarded PTI ticket, however, he said that he had not parted ways with his party. He saidRead More
Political forces endorse CPEC, Friendship with China time tested: Sherry Rehman
ISLAMABAD, JUN 29 (DNA) – Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Senator Sherry Rehman observed that high level contacts and multi-sectoral cooperation between Pakistan and China are a manifestation of the fact that both sides accord high importance to bilateral relations and desire to further deepen ties for mutual benefit. She expressed these views while talking to Acting Chinese Ambassador Zhao Lijian who called on her at the Parliament House on Friday. Senator Sherry Rehman said that Pakistan and China have a history of friendship which was built byRead More
Deputy Commandant of Chinese Army visits Headquarters Rawalpindi Corps
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – Lt General, Lie Xiaowu, Deputy Commandant of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) alongwith eight members delegation visited Headquarters Rawalpindi Corps. Delegation met Corps Commander and was briefed about prevailing security situation along Line of Control (LOC).
Shehla Baqai becomes fourth female major general in Pakistan’s history
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Brigadier Dr. Shehla Baqai, a gynaecologist by profession, has become the fourth lady of Pakistan Army in the history to reach the major general rank, attaining the great honour. Dr. Shehla is currently heading the department of gynaecology of Army Medical College in Rawalpindi and working as a professor at MH Rawalpindi. As the news was shared on social media, the users extended congratulations and heaped praises over the gynaecologist for achieving the great success. On Thursday, thirty seven brigadiers, including nine from Army Medical Corps, were promoted to theRead More
LHC allows Khaqan Abbasi to contest for NA-57
LAHORE: (DNA) – The Lahore High Court has allowed former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to contest on NA-57 constituency.