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Thursday, August 16th, 2018

 

Australia’s Allan Border greets Imran Khan over polls victory

ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – : Former captain of Australian cricket team Alan Border has congratulated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan over his victory in the general election. In his message on Thursday, Allan Border said the whole cricket community felt proud of Imran Khan, according to a statement issued by PTI’s media wing. He said he was sure that Imran Khan would serve his people with full dedication and dignity.


Electric Pow-Pow comes to Islamabad

ISLAMABAD, (DNA) — The High Commission of Canada is pleased to announce the 2018 Juno Awards Group of the Year, A Tribe Called Red, will make its South Asia debut at Lok Virsa on Friday, September 7th with special guests Khumariyaan. Bursting forth from Canada’s capital, Producer and DJ crew A Tribe Called Red (ATCR) is making an impact on the global electronic scene with a truly unique sound. The Canadian DJ collective ATCR is a modern gateway into urban and contemporary indigenous culture and experience, celebrating all its layersRead More


Another PTI member accused of affray in Karachi

KARACHI, (DNA) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) member Mansoor Sheikh became target of thrashing by a car showroom staff following reports of him vandalizing the place. The footage circulating social media on Wednesday showed the PTI leader being beaten by members of a car showroom in Karachi with Sheikh’s daughter attempting to jump in the brawl to rescue her father as his clothes were tattered amidst the scuffle. The video also showed the showroom’s state in shambles with broken glass and chairs scattered all over. Police reports revealed that the brawlRead More


China keen to work with Imran Khan’s government, Chinese Ambassador

ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Chinese Ambassador in Pakistan Yao Jing Thursday said that China was ready and keen to work with the upcoming Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-led government. Talking to media he said, “Pakistan and China are true friends and the latter is ready and keen to work with the new government and the parliament.” He said that the people of Pakistan reposed confidence in Imran Khan and the China would extend full cooperation to the new government in all the fields. “Pakistan and China have deep rooted relations and ties between theRead More


NAB approves inquiry against Khawaja Asif, Captain Safdar, Babar Ghori

ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – : The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has approved inquiry against former defence minister Khawaja Asif, Captain (retd) Safdar, the son-in-law of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, former MNA Abdul Hakeem Baloch, Abdul Aleem Khan and others. The approval was granted in a meeting of anti-graft body, chaired by its chairman Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal. In the meeting, NAB approved filing of a corruption reference against former federal minister Babar Khan Ghori and initiation of inquiries against Khawaja Asif, former provincial irrigation minister Sindh Zafar Ali Laghari, formerRead More


Army chief approves death sentences of 15 terrorists

RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday confirmed death sentences awarded to 15 terrorists involved in attacking armed forces/ law enforcement agencies of Pakistan and civilians, said a press release issued by ISPR. The terrorists tried by special military courts were found involved in the killings of 45 people including four civilians, 41 armed forces/Frontier Constabulary/ Police Officials and injuring 103 others. Arms and explosives were also recovered from their possession. Six other convicts have also been awarded life imprisonment. 1. Khiwal Muhammad S/ORead More