Monday, July 30th, 2018
Overseas Pakistanis pinning hopes on Imran to deliver on his promises
Overseas Pakistanis and professionals are pinning high hopes on Imran Khan as Pakistan Tehreek-e- Insaf (PTI) is set to form the next government, saying that the time has come to deliver on his vision of a new, prosperous Pakistan after winning the nation’s trust. Pakistanis settled in the UK and professionals hailing from his home town said if incentives are given with genuine one-window facilitation to cut through red tap-ism, they would mull over the option of investment for playing their role in the crippling economic crisis, they told inRead More
PTI to name Firdous Shamim as opposition leader in Sindh Assembly
KARACHI, (DNA) –Top brass of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is mulling over naming Firdous Shamim as opposition leader in Sindh Assembly, well-informed sources told. Sources privy to development told our correspondent that PTI has made contacts in this regard with Grand Democratic Alliance, Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) and other parties. Out of 130 seats in Sindh Assembly, PPP has secured highest 76 seats while PTI won on 23, MQMP 16, TLP 2, MMA 1 and Grand Democratic Alliance on 11 seats.
Chris Gayle equals Shahid Afrid’s record for most international sixes
In the third and final one-day international between West Indies and Bangladesh, Chris Gayle smashed five sixes and has equaled Shahid Afridi’s record for most sixes in international cricket. The smash hitter, Gayle, raced to his 73 run innings from just 66 balls managed to hit fix enormous sixes to equal the record at Warner Park in St. Kitts. Shahid Afridi was previously the sole record holder but now shares his tally of 476 sixes with Gayle, who can easily surpass him in the next series. Boom Boom, however, managedRead More
Maldivian President felicitates Imran Khan on his victory
President of Maldives Abdullah Yameen has congratulated Chairman PTI Imran Khan over his vistory in the general elections. He phoned Imran Khan and expressed his best wishes for the next government. Imran Khan thanked Maldivian President for his good wishes for Pakistan.
Iran looking forward to work with PTI govt: ambassador
ISLAMABAD, JULY 30 (DNA) Ambassador of Iran Mehdi Honardoost has congratulated PTI chairman Iman Khan over success in the recently held general elections. In a letter written to PTI chairman Imran Khan, the Iranian ambassador said, “ it is great pleasure for me to extend warm and cordial felicitations on victory of your Excellency and Tehreek e Insaf in parliamentary elections of Pakistan”. The ambassador said Muslim people of Pakistan through their high ambitious turn out in the elections not only bolstered the democratic pillars but also displayed their willingnessRead More
Imran Khan says will take oath on Aug 11
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan has said that he will take oath as prime minister on August 11. Talking to the newly elected members from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Islamabad, he said decision regarding nomination of the chief minister will be taken soon and in the best interest of the people. The PTI chief said alleviation of poverty from interior Sindh will be among top priorities of his government. The party is working hard to woo independents and smaller parties to join its ranks as it lacks theRead More