Wednesday, August 8th, 2018
Imran Khan vs Saad Rafique: SC suspends IHC orders for vote recount in NA-131
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday suspended Lahore High Court’ order for recount in National Assembly Constituency NA-31 where Khawaja Saad Rafique was defeated by Imran Khan. An apex court bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan admitted Imran Khan’s petition for hearing and observed that the result of NA-131 has been announced. Imran Khan’s lawyer Babar Awan had approached the Supreme Court against the LHC ordered recount and directed the ECP to halt victory notification. Counsel for Saad Rafique argued that recount could be carriedRead More
NASA poised to launch first Sun-skimming spaceship
TAMPA, (DNA) – : NASA is poised to launch a $1.5 billion spacecraft on a brutally hot journey toward the Sun, offering scientists the closest-ever view of our strange and mysterious star. After the Parker Solar Probe blasts off from Cape Canaveral, Florida on August 11, it will become the first spacecraft ever to fly through the Sun´s scorching atmosphere, known as the corona. Understanding how the corona works will help scientists anticipate dangerous space weather storms, which can disrupt the power grid on Earth. “It´s of fundamental importance forRead More
Russian Deputy Defence Minister visits Air Headquarters
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Colonel General Alexander Vasilievich Fomin, Deputy Defence Minister of Russian Federation visited Air Headquarters Islamabad. On his arrival, the distinguished guest was received by Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force. He called on Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan in his office. Both the dignitaries remained together for some time and discussed matters of professional interest. Regional security situation and various matters of bilateral defence cooperation were also discussed during the meeting.