Monday, July 2nd, 2018
Air chief calls on caretaker defence minister
RAWALPINDI, JUL 02 (DNA) – Air Chief Mujahid Anwar Khan called on the Federal Minister for Defence retired Lt General Naeem Khalid Lodhi at Ministry of Defence in Rawalpindi. During the meeting, the Air Chief apprised the Federal Minister about the professional excellence and operational preparedness of Pakistan Air Force. Current strategic environment and security challenges also came under discussion. Defence Minister appreciated the level of motivation among PAF’s personnel.
Social, economic progress not possible without developing HR: President
ISLAMABAD, JUL 02 (DNA) – President Mamnoon Hussain says social and economic progress is not possible without developing human resources (HR) for which more institutions of higher education are being set-up in the country. Talking to Vice Chancellor Baltistan University Dr Muhammad Naeem Khan in Islamabad today, he said the university will provide educational opportunities to the people of northern areas. He expressed the hope that Baltistan University will become a prestigious seat of learning. Meanwhile, talking to Coordinator Comstech Dr Shaukat Hameed, who is going to complete his service,Read More
Massive protests turn violent in Iran
TEHRAN – (DNA) – Iran called for calm on Sunday after protests in a southern city over water shortages turned violent overnight with reports of police shooting at demonstrators who attacked banks and public buildings. “No one has been killed in the unrest and just one person has been wounded in a shooting,” said Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli on Sunday. “Our effort is to bring these protests to an end as soon as possible with restraint from police and the cooperation of authorities, but if the opposite happens, the judiciary andRead More
COAS confirms death sentence for 12 hardcore terrorists
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – Chief of Army Staff confirmed death sentences awarded to 12 hardcore terrorists, who were involved in heinous offences related to terrorism, including killing of innocent civilians, attacking Law Enforcement Agencies and Armed Forces of Pakistan. These terrorists also include those who planned and executed attack on Markazi Imam Bargah Parachinar. On the whole, they were involved in killing of 34 persons including 26 civilians, 8 Armed Forces/Frontier Constabulary personnel and injuring 133 others. Arms and explosives were also recovered from their possession. These convicts were tried byRead More
Will never return to PML-N, says Nisar
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Former Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Chaudhry Nisar on Monday asked party quaid Nawaz Sharif to reveal which statement of his hurt him. He raised the concern in response to Nawaz’s comments on Sunday, where the former prime minister said Nisar’s remarks were “hurtful and saddening.” “Nawaz should tell the nation which comment of mine hurt him,” the former interior minister said. “Nawaz is quick to point out when he feels hurt by other people but does not realise when he hurts others,” “If Nawaz his hurtRead More
PTI introduces latest technology in General Elections management
ISLAMABAD : (DNA) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf has introduced constituencies management system for digital election campaign in Pakistan for the first time. Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf in his video message said to his party candidates that a revolutionary thing has been introduced in which data of constituencies will be present. Imran Khan said that he is contesting election from the 5 constituencies and using the same system for his election campaign.