Friday, August 17th, 2018
Women member parliament hold meeting with Speaker National Assembly
ISLAMABAD, AUG 17 (DNA) – A meeting of women members of the National Assembly was held with Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser in Islamabad. During the meeting, consultation was held to run the proceedings of National Assembly smoothly and according to the Constitution. The Speaker also appreciated the participation made by the women members in the proceeding of the house. The Speaker said that women members will be given equal rights and privileges in the house. On the occasion, the women members also assured their full possible cooperation in running the proceedings of the house smoothly.
Session to elect 22nd prime minister of Pakistan begins
ISLAMABAD, AUG 17 (DNA) – With the general elections out of the way and the resultant national and provincial assemblies having taken shape, the newly elected MNAs today will elect the new leader of the house — the person who will be the 22nd prime minister of Pakistan. The two contenders for the premier post are Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and PML-N President Shahbaz Sharif — with the former tipped as the favourite. The session kicked off around 4:30pm ─ an hour later than expected ─ with allRead More
CM KP Mahmud Khan takes oath
PESHAWAR, (DNA) – : The newly elected Chief Minister (CM) of Khyber Pakthunkhwa, Mahmud Khan here Friday took oath of the prestigious office during an impressive ceremony held at Governor House, Peshawar. Governor KP, Engr Iqbal Zafar Jhagra administered oath to CM Mahmud Khan. He became the 22nd Chief Minister of KP. The oath taking ceremony was attended besides others by provincial ministers, bureaucrats, members of civil society and elites of the city. Before oath talking, national anthem was played. Later, MPAs, people and workers of PTI congratulated Mahmud KhanRead More
Arrest warrants for Asif Zardari in money laundering scam
KARACHI, (DNA) – A banking court in Karachi on Friday issued arrest warrants for Pakistan Peoples’ Party co-chairman Asif Zaradri in multi-billion rupee money laundering scam. However, Asif Zardari’s lawyer, Farooq H Naek refuted media reports that arrest warrants for the former president were issued. During hearing, the Federal Investigation Agency sough arrest warrants of PPP leader and 15 other co-accused in the case. The court ordered to present all the accused on September 04. Anwar Majeed, a close aide of former president, was also produced in the court todayRead More
Two mosques attacked in United Kingdom
LONDON, (DNA) – Police have been deployed in the wake of Wednesday’s catapult attacks on two Birmingham mosques. Masjid Qamarul Islam on Fosbrooke Road and Al-Hijrah Mosque on Hob Moor Road were both attacked 20 minutes apart. The mosques were hit by ball bearings which police believe came from a heavy-duty catapult. West Midlands police said the motive for the attacks was unclear. Armed personnel have been deployed and a patrol set up to reassure residents and worshippers. A statement on the force’s website read, “the attacks are being treated as hateRead More
Pilgrims descend on Mecca for ‘smart hajj’
MECCA, (DNA) – Two million Muslims gather in Saudi Arabia this week for the hajj as the annual pilgrimage becomes increasingly hi-tech with apps to help the faithful navigate Islam’s holiest sites. This year the hajj comes with the ultra-conservative kingdom witnessing an unprecedented pace of change, finally ending a ban on women driving while remaining firm in the face of any dissent. One of the five pillars of the world’s fastest-growing religion, the hajj is expected to draw two million people from around the globe this year. By Thursday,Read More