Sunday, August 19th, 2018
Imran Khan announces jehad against corruption, mafias, ignorance
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) : Prime Minister Imran Khan, Addressing directly for the first time to the nation after swearing in as prime minister of Pakistandeliberated on how Pakistan got stuck under huge debt and how to get out of it. Key Points – It is important for our future generations to plant trees. There is a need to tackle pollution. We need to tackle the issue of garbage to start a campaign to clean our country. – I want to make sports grounds and parks. This is the right of ourRead More
Sri Lankan Prime Minister greets PM Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD, AUG 19 (DNA) – Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe called Prime Minister Imran Khan today and congratulated him on assuming the office of the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. While conveying his compliments, the Sri Lankan Prime Minister underscored the importance of both countries working together in diverse areas of mutual interest to further strengthen bilateral relations. Prime Minister Imran Khan thanked the Sri Lankan Prime Minister for the congratulatory phone call. He noted that while both countries enjoy strong and friendly ties, thereRead More
Jam Kamal takes oath as Balochistan CM
QUETTA, AUG 19 (DNA) – Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) leader Jam Kamal Sunday took oath as the 16th chief minister of the province. Governor M. Khan Achakzai administered the oath to the BAP chief. Jam Kamal was elected as chief minister of the province on Saturday. He bagged 39 votes against Mir Younus Aziz Zehri of Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA), who received 20 votes in secret balloting. Kamal had the support of Awami National Party, Hazara Democratic Party, Jamhoori Watan Party, Balochistan National Party-Awami and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. BAP managed to secureRead More
Pakistan extends greetings on Afghan Independence Day
ISLAMABAD, (DNA):Pakistan on Sunday congratulated the people and the Government of Afghanistan on the 99th Independence Day of Afghanistan being celebrated today. “We extend our sincere wishes for peace, prosperity, stability, economic development and long-term prosperity of the brotherly country,” the Foreign Office Spokesman said in a tweet.
APNS welcomes Fawad’s nomination as Information Minister
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – All Pakistan Newspapers Society welcomed nomination of Fawad Chaudhry as Minister for Information and Broadcasting. In a facilitation message, President APNS Hameed Haroon and Secretary General Sarmad Ali congratulated Fawad Choudhry on his nomination. They said Fawad Chodhary has an experience for a long time with media and he, as a minister, will play a vital role for strengthening these relations.
Imran will salvage the country from difficulties: FPCCI
ISLAMABAD, AUG 19 (DNA) – President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Ghazanfar Bilour on Sunday said Prime Minister Imran Khan will rescue the country from the financial crisis and other difficulties. The decision of the Prime Minister to help flourish positive political norms is a good omen while his decisions will energise the economy and improve the confidence of the business community, he said. He said that FPCCI will fully cooperate with the new government to come up with theRead More