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PM office confirms Jogezai not in the run for Balochistan governorship

ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – PM office has confirmed Jogezai not in the run for Balochistan governorship, on Sunday. PM office also confirmed that Dr. Jogezai name just came under discussion during meeting to elect Balochistan governorship. Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf leadership has denied nominating Dr Ameer Muhammad Khan Jogezai as Governor Balochistan . PTI spokesperson said that it was just a suggestion and not the final recommendation. Earlier on Sunday Dr Ameer Khan Jogezai broke silence over the issue of NAB cases against him. He has denied National Accountability Bureau (NAB) reference against him. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-InsafRead More


PTI MPs vacating seats want close family members nominated

PESHAWAR, (DNA) –  Prime Minister Imran Khan would face another test while awarding Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) tickets for the by-elections to be held on October 14 as those who vacated these assembly seats want their close family members to be awarded the party tickets. Imran Khan has always spoken against dynastic politics, particularly in the two former ruling parties, PML-N and PPP. However, he had to make compromises in the recent past when some of his party leaders got the PTI tickets for their sons, brothers, son-in-laws or other closeRead More


PTI nominee Jogezai denies declining Balochistan governor post

QUETTA, (DNA) – Dr Ameer Mohammad Khan Jogezai on Sunday refuted reports that he had declined Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) offer to assume charge as Balochistan governor. Jogezai insisted that his video message was misinterpreted by the media and explained that he has accepted Prime Minister Imran Khan offer but intended to take oath after he is cleared of corruption by relevant authorities including the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). In his message, the PTI nominee had also said that he did not want to cause embarrassment to Premier Imran or his ruling party.Read More


Shibli Faraz leader of house, Raja Zafarul Haq leader of opposition in Senate: Notification issued

ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Chairman Senate has appointed Shibli faraz leader of house and Raja Zafar ul Haq leader of opposition in Senate, on Sunday. Prime Minis­ter Imran Khan, who also heads the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf, on Saturday appointed party Senator Syed Shibli Faraz as the leader of the house in the Senate. Elected to the Senate in March 2015 from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr Faraz is the son of acclaimed poet Ahmad Faraz and the ann­o­u­ncement of his appointment coincided with the 10th death anniversary of his father. The office of leader ofRead More


Mohammad Irfan set record in T20 cricket with amazing four overs spell

Mohammad Irfan on Saturday set the world record for the most economical four-over bowling figures in the history of T20 cricket while playing for Barbados Tridents in the Caribbean Premier League 2018. The 36-year-old Pakistani pacer bowled 23 dot balls before conceding a single off his 24th and final delivery. He took two wickets.


Presidential polls: PPP tasks Fazlur Rehman to agree PML-N over Aitzaz’s name

ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Senior leadership of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has met Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman to discuss upcoming presidential election. During the meeting, PPP delegation tasked Rehman to agree Pakistan Muslim league-Nawaz (PML-N) to vote for Aitzaz Ahsan in the polls. The JUI-F chief will meet PML-N president Shehbaz Sharif for this purpose today. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Arif Alvi has claimed to win presidential election scheduled to be held on September 4. Federal Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry has also stated that Arif Alvi will easily win the polls.Read More