Thursday, July 12th, 2018
Iranian Air Force fighter jet crashes
CHABAHAR , (DNA) – A training F-4 jet of Iran ‘s Air Force Wednesday crashed in southeastern Iran , a local official said. Mohammad-Hadi Mar’ashi, deputy governor general of Konarak, Province of Sistan-Baluchestan, told the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) that the pilot and co-pilot of the plane, who had ejected prior to the crash, were injured. They were transferred by rescue team to hospital for treatment, he said. The plane crashed due to mechanical failures, the official said. The incident took place over a petrochemical complex 20 kilometers to Chabahar.
ECP rules out military meddling in polls
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – An official of the electoral commission on Thursday ruled out the military’s involvement in July 25 polls, saying it had been tasked to “ensure security”. “The Army is not meddling in elections. The role assigned to them is limited to providing security,” said Babar Yaqub, secretary of the Election Commission of Pakistan. “Th election commission is responsible for organising and conducting the general election. The military s job is to provide security as per the constitution.” He also promised to conduct a “free and fair” election. Yaqub saidRead More
PAF Hercules arrives in UK to participate in Royal Air Tattoo Show 2018
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – An artistically painted PAF C-130 aircraft, landed at Royal Air Force Base, Fairford (UK) to participate in the Royal International Air Tattoo Show-2018. The No 6 squadron Hercules would be vying for the coveted Concours D’ Elegance trophy at the prestigious air show which will be opening for the general public from 13 July till 15 July. Theme of this year’s Airshow is the “International Centenary celebrations of the Royal Air Force”. The PAF contingent comprising air and ground crew will be participating in the various competitionsRead More
Pakistan expresses solidarity, fraternity with Thailand on children, coach rescue
ISLAMABAD, July 12 (DNA): Pakistan has expressed solidarity and fraternity with Thailand on rescue of twelve Thai children and their coach trapped inside a cave in Chiang Rai province of Thailand. Foreign Office spokesperson in a statement said Pakistanis all over the world including Thailand have been praying for the safety of the team members. He said we join the Thai nation in commending the superb effort undertaken for many days leading to the rescue of the stranded boys inside the cave. People around the world including Pakistan have received withRead More
Motorway to be closed ahead of Nawaz, Maryam’s arrival
LAHORE (DNA) – All national highways and motorway will be closed ahead of former prime minsiter Nawaz Sharif’s arrival from London. Nawaz Sharif, thrice removed from office, was convicted in a corruption ruling and sentenced to 11 years in prison over his family’s purchase of luxury apartments in London. Nawaz’s daughter, Maryam, was sentenced to eight years in prison after investigators found her guilty of submitting forged documents, of which her husband Safdar was a witness. He got a one-year jail term and handed himself in on Sunday, NAB said. The PML-NRead More
Reham Khan’s controversial book released online
LAHORE , (DNA) – With barely days left for elections, Reham Khan, former BBC weather girl and ex-wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Thursday released her book online and it reveals some shocking details about the PTI chairman. Releasing the book ahead of elections is quite controversial in itself, to say the least. The e-version of Reham Khan’s much-awaited biography is now available for readers on Amazon.com. Months after excerpts from her manuscript were leaked, the former BBC weather girl’s book finally came out on Thursday. RehamRead More