Thursday, September 20th, 2018
Two killed, 13 injured as bus overturns in Kalat
KALAT (DNA) – At least two people were killed while 13 others sustained severe wounds as passenger bus overturned in Kalat (Thursday). Getting information, rescue teams arrived at the scene and shifted the victims to the district headquarters hospital for medical assistance. The process to clear the read for traffic was also launched immediately.
Mobile Phone services suspended across several cities in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Mobile phone service has been suspended in several cities across the country, including Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar, on Thursday. Cellular service has been suspended on the routes of the 9th Muharram procession, private news channel reported.Strict security measures have been taken for the processions and contingents of Rangers and Police have been deployed near Imambargahs across the country.Pillion riding has also been banned till 10th Muharram. The main Ashura procession in Lahore will begin from Imambargah Pando Street, Islampura while in Karachi it will start from NishtarRead More
PSX shows steady growth
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The stock market showed steady growth after some selected sectors recorded fresh gains under the lead of auto, cement, electronics and fertilizer companies following the announcement of new budgetary measures. The amended finance bill envisages additional revenue measures of Rs 183 billion or 0.5 percent of GDP. Most amendments are on point, and recognize the need to trim the fiscal deficit while shielding the lower-income segments. The decision to allow non-filers to buy automobiles and homes could be purchased above Rs 40 million increased activity in theRead More
Japan’s PM Abe wins party leadership vote
TOKYO, (DNA) – Prime Minister Shinzo Abe won a ruling party leadership vote on Thursday, setting him on track to become Japan’s longest-serving premier and try to cement his legacy, including by revising the pacifist constitution. Abe, who surged back to power in 2012 promising to reboot the economy and strengthen defense, defeated former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba in the election for Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) chief, winning 553 votes to Ishiba’s 254. Of the 810 votes up for grabs, 807 were valid. If Abe stays in office through NovemberRead More
PM Imran Khan returns to Pakistan after Saudi visit
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has returned to Pakistan after visiting Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). During his first official visit, the prime minister met with Saudi King Shah Salman, Prine Mohammad Bin Salman and discussed matters of mutual interest. He also visited holy cities of Madina and Makkah to perform Umrah. Khan arrived in UAE after concluding his visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He was accompanied by Asad Umar, Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Fawad Chaudhry, Razzaq Daud and other officials during his visit.
Trump administration considering to restore Pakistan’s security funds
WASHINGTON , (DNA) – As a part of reset with new Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan, United States of America (USA) is considering to restore security funds of Pakistan. a battle is brewing inside the Trump administration over whether to reconsider the president’s aggressive policy of withholding millions of dollars in sensitive security assistance to Pakistan on grounds that the South Asian nation is ready to reconsider its willingness to provide safe haven to terrorists nearly two decades after 9/11. “Some of Mr. Trump’s top advisers argue that the timeRead More