Monday, July 9th, 2018
President attends oath taking ceremony of Turkish President Erdogan
ANKARA, (DNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will take oath of his office in the National Assembly today. He will also announce his cabinet under the new presidential system today. President Mamnoon Hussain is already in Ankara on a three-day official visit to Turkey, to attend the oath taking ceremony of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The ceremony will be attended by twenty-two heads of states and twenty-eight Prime Ministers and parliament speakers from different countries. Erdogan won an absolute majority in the presidential election on 24th of last month,Read More
Japan’s new DCM looks forward to stronger bilateral ties with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The Embassy of Japan has a new Deputy Chief of Mission, who looks forward to further strengthen bilateral ties with Pakistan. Ambassador of Japan Takashi Kurai at a reception in Islamabad expressed hope that ties between Pakistan and Japan would further expand in the days ahead. He hoped that the new Deputy Chief of Mission, Yusuke Shindo would play his role in forging stronger bilateral ties between the two countries. He was also part of the team that worked on the Friends of Democratic Pakistan forum.
51st Death anniversary of Madr-i-Millat being observed today
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The 51st death anniversary of Madar-i-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah is being observed with reverence and respect in the country. Fatima Jinnah is still remembered for her passionate support for civil rights and devoted struggle in Pakistan Movement. Various political parties and women wings of many organisations are arranging conferences and seminars to highlight the services rendered by sister of Quaid-e-Azam, Fatima Jinnah. Radio Pakistan and TV channels are highlighting her struggle for the creation of Pakistan. In this connection, Nazria-e-Pakistan Trust in collaboration with the Tehrik-e-Pakistan WorkersRead More
Lahore airport to be sealed on Nawaz, Maryam’s arrival
LAHORE, (DNA) – The security departments have decided to seal Allama Iqbal International Airport on ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz’s arrival. The law enforcement agencies have prepared a security plan as per which, Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz will be sent to Islamabad on another plane immediately after their arrival at Lahore airport. It is to be mentioned here that the father-daughter duo had announced to return Pakistan from London on July 13 after accountability court announced verdict in Avenfield reference. The National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) investigation teamRead More
Why did Nawaz decide to return?
Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz decision to return on July 13, knowing well that they can face long prison, has certainly given a new hope to Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) workers. Together, they will be facing 10 years and 7 years rigorous imprisonment, as per verdict of an accountability court. What could be possible reasons behind this decision? Does he want to correct the historical wrong committed in 2001, when he went into exile for 10 years, and hoping to see his party win July-25 elections? His decision to returnRead More
NAB court sends Captain (r) Safdar to Adiala Jail
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – Ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s son-in-law Captain (r) Safdar on Monday has been shifted to Adiala Jail after brief appearance in accountability court. The convict was taken to the jail amid tight security. Captain (r) Safdar on Sunday had surrendered after which National Accountability Bureau (NAB) team arrested him from Liaquat Bagh. Safdar’s name was also placed on the black list, which means he would be barred from leaving the country. An accountability court on Friday sentenced Nawaz Sharif to 10 years, Maryam Nawaz to 7 years and Captain Safdar to 1Read More