ISLAMABAD,  (DNA) – Prime minister-in-waiting Imran Khan on Tuesday expressed the hope that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the people of Turkey will steer their country out of economic challenges. In a Twitter post on the occasion of Pakistan’s independence day, the PTI chairman said people of Pakistan are praying for the success of President Erodogan and the people of Turkey in dealing with the severe economic crisis. He said the people of Turkey will deal with the current challenges confronting their country as they have always succeeded against adversitiesRead More

ISLAMABAD, AUG 14 (DNA) – Former President Asif Ali Zardari, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari and Asifa Bhutto Zardari hoisted the national flag at Zardari House Islamabad in connection with Independence Day celebrations. Former Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, former leader of opposition in National Assembly Seyd Khursheed Ahmed Shah, former leader of opposition in Senate Sherry Rehman, Senator Farhatullah Babar, Syed Naveed Qamar, Rukhsana Bangish, Amer Fida Paracha, Fauzia Habib and Jameel Soomro were also present at this occasion. On the occasion, prayersRead More

BEIJING, (DNA) – Pakistan Ambassador to China Masood Khalid Tuesday hoisted national flag to mark the 71st Independence Day of Pakistan here at the Pakistan Embassy. The event began with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran. The National Anthem was played. The messages of the President and Prime Minister were read out by the ambassador. Addressing the Pakistani community, Ambassador Khalid said the all-weather friendship and strategic partnership between Pakistan and China was progressing well. Both the countries were enjoying comprehensive and pragmatic relations and China had emergedRead More

ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Syed Khurshid Shah on Tuesday has submitted his nomination papers for the election of Speaker at the National Assembly Secretariat in Islamabad. Talking to the media, Shah said that he is confident of his victory in the election. He pointed out that he is member of the parliament for over three decades and he has good relations with the elected representatives. He said a functional parliament is important for a strong democracy. Meanwhile, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf’s (PTI) Qasim Khan Suri also submitted hisRead More

NUSHKI, (DNA) – At least 11 people have reportedly sustained severe wounds as a blast hit Balochistan’s Nushki on Independence Day. According to initial details, the rescue teams arrived at the scene and are shifting the injured to the hospital for medical assistance. Security personnel have also cordoned off the entire area and launched a search operation. Gilgit-Baltistan government spokesperson Faizullah Faraq paid tribute to the martyred personnel. He told that security has been put on high alert across the province. There will be no compromise on the government’s writ,Read More