Thursday, August 30th, 2018
SSP Maria made DPO Pakpattan after Gondal’s transfer
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Woman Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Maria Mahmood has been posted as District Police Officer Pakpattan after Rizwan Umar Gondal was reportedly transferred following brawl with Khawar Maneka, the former husband of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Maneka. Maria has been directed to take charge with immediate effect. SSP Maria Mahmood was appointed DPO Pakpattan by Punjab Police Chief Dr Kaleem Imam on Thursday. A notification has been issued in this regard. Maria was serving as SSP Rawalpindi Investigation. The Pakpattan DPO [District Police Officer] wasRead More
Japan beat Pakistan to move into Asian Games Hockey 2018 final
JAKARTA, (DNA) – Japan beat Pakistan by 1-0 to qualify for the 2018 Asian Games Hockey final, according to media reports reaching here on Thursday. Shota Yamada scored the only goal in the 18th minute from a penalty corner. The final will be played between Japan and Malaysia who eliminated India in the first semi-final of the event. Pakistan and India will be competing for the bronze medal on September 1. The men in Green remained unbeaten before taking on Japan in the semi-final clash. They started off their campaignRead More
Pakistan is destined to rise, says PM Imran Khan
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – : Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Pakistan is facing external and internal challenges but with support of the nation and through a cohesive national approach, we shall successfully overcome these. Prime Minister said this during his visit to GHQ on Thursday. Imran Khan appreciated contributions and sacrifices of Pakistan Army in war against terrorism.
Serena holds Pakistan Karakoram Marathon 2018
GILGIT BALTISTAN, AUG 30 (DNA) – The first Pakistan Karakorum Marathon, hosted by Serena Hotels in collaboration with the Pakistan Air Force and Z Adventures, drew hundreds of avid marathon aficionados including international record holders and prize winners to the beautiful Gilgit Baltistan region. Thirty-five international athletes from 24 nations arrived in Islamabad over the weekend while an additional thirty-five Pakistani runners also participated. The runners were joined by 70 members of the Armed Forces staff. The five-star Serena Hotels housed the participants over the course of the event, takingRead More
CJP Nisar takes suo moto notice of DPO Pakpattan transfer issue
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The Chief Justice of Pakistan on Thursday took suo motu notice of the transfer of DPO Pakpattan after reportedly on the orders of the former husband of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s wife, Khawar Maneka. A three-member bench of the apex court headed by CJP Mian Saqib Nisar will hear the case on tomorrow (Friday). The SC has summoned Pakpattan DPO Rizwan Umar Gondal, Inspector General Punjab Police Kaleem Imam, and the Regional Police Officer in a personal capacity. Earlier, DPO Rizwan Umar Gondal’s transfer sparked a controversyRead More
Imran-Pompeo call dispute: Pakistan wants to ‘move on’
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Joseph Dunford will be arriving in Pakistan next week. US Secretary of Defence James Mattis confirmed the visit at a Wednesday Pentagon presser. Mattis went on to add how terror was a common foe and the fight against the scourge would constitute an integral part of talks in Islamabad. Pakistan has decided not to take further the issue of telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Imran Khan and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo andRead More