Tuesday, July 31st, 2018
Seven Pakistani journalists complete Chevening South Asia Journalism Programme
ISLAMABAD, JUL 31 (DNA) – Seven Pakistani journalists have completed the two-month Chevening South Asia Journalism Programme (SAJP) Fellowship at the University of Westminster in the UK. The British Deputy High Commissioner, Richard Crowder, hosted a reception at his residence on Tuesday 31st July, to welcome them back. The Chevening South Asia Journalism Fellowship Programme is aimed at mid-career journalists from South Asia including Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Bangladesh. The programme is funded by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office and offers an opportunity to explore the rangeRead More
President House rules out possibility public oath taking ceremony for Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The oath taking ceremony of the prime minister would take place at the President House, two days after reports emerged that PTI leadership wants a public ceremony swearing in ceremony. The sources said the ceremony could not be held outside the president on someone’s wish. Naeemul Haq, close aide to Imran Khan, had said Imran Khan would prefer a public oath taking ceremony. President Mamnoon Hussain will administer oath to Imran Khan within the next few days.
Sheikh Rashid demands interior ministry from Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD, JUL 31 (DNA) – : President Awami Muslim League, Sheikh Rashid has demanded the post of Interior Minister of Pakistan from Imran Khan. AML Chief said this while in a meeting with Chairman PTI, Imran Khan after his victory in elections 2018 at Bani Gala. I will discuss with party members about it and then will make any decision. Imran Khan replied to Sheikh Rasheed.=DNA
Atif Khan finalized as KP chief minister
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Imran Khan has finalized name of Atif Khan as next chief minister of Khyber Paktunkhwa. former chief minister Pervaiz Khattak is still lobbying for the post. sources said that Khattak wants Asad Qaiser to become the chief minister if he is not given the slot.
Pakistan hockey players revolt against PHF: Report
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The Pakistan hockey team members have come up on an open revolt against the PHF administration.* *Players have said that they will not participate in the Asian Games 2018 in Indonesia until their dues are cleared. * “The whole team has decided that we will not go to Indonesia for the Asian Games if we are not paid our dues,” the captain of the hockey team, Rizwan Sr said. “We have been playing tournaments for the country but the government has not paid us for the past six months.”Read More
MQM Pakistan to support PTI led government at federal level: Sources
KARACHI, (DNA) – Mutthaida Quami Movement (MQM) Pakistan is likely to support PTIgovernment at federal level, sources have revealed. MQM says its Rabita Committee will decide about support to Pakistan Tehreek Insaf in the formation of government at federal level. It was decided after a meeting between the party leaders and PTI leader Jehangir Tareen held at MQM-Pakistan headquarters in Karachi. Talking to newsmen, MQM-Pakistan Convener Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said that mandate given by people to political parties should be honoured and hoped that PTIleader will address the reservations of political parties. He addedRead More