Sunday, September 23rd, 2018
Powerful mayors will run districts under PTI govt’s new LG system
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government has decided to introduce a new local government system in several parts of the country in the first phase of reforms. according to the draft prepared by the federal government in the first phase directly elected Mayors would be administrative heads of districts in Islamabad, Punjab and Khyber Paktunkhwa. Deputy Mayor would be administrator of Tehsils under the new system. Under the new system, police and district administration would report to the Mayor who would also had financial powers. Under the new system,Read More
Asian Parliaments can play active role to promote intra-regional trade, economic links: Sanjrani
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 23 (DNA) – Senate Chairman, Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani has said that Parliaments of Asian Countries can play active role to promote regional cooperation through intra-regional trade and economic links. While addressing the Mili- Majlis ( Parliament) of the Azerbaijan on the eve of its 100th Anniversary, Chairman Senate said that Asia would become epicenter trade and economic activities, however, collective approach is needed to overcome the issues being faced by the people of Asian region. According to a message received here on Saturday, he said that this isRead More
FM Qureshi arrives in Washington
WASHINGTON: (DNA) – Foreign Minsiter Shah Mehmood Qureshi arrived in US to attend the United Nation’s General Assembly session. The minister landed in Washington from where he travel to New York after staying a day in US capital. Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janhua is accompanying the minister in his visit during which he would also hold meetings with foreign ministers of several countries. On September 29, he would address the 7th session of UN’s General Assembly. the foreign minister would present Pakstan’s viewpoint on global issues and highlight the atrocities IndiaRead More
Asia Cup: Pakistan to take on India in Super Four round today
DUBAI , (DNA) – Pakistani players are all set to face India in Super Four round in Asia Cup 2018 (Sunday). The match will be played at 4.30pm (PST). Earlier, India had crushed Pakistan by eight wickets in much-anticipated match of Aisa Cup and became the group toppers. Pace spearhead Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3-15) and part time off-spinner Kedar Jadhav (3-23) sent Pakistan, who won the toss and batted, collapsing to just 162 all out in 43.1 overs at Dubai Stadium. Skipper Rohit Sharma then struck three sixes and six boundariesRead More
LEAs playing vital role in maintaining law & order: Shehryar
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Minister of State for Interior Shehryar Khan Afridi says Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) are playing vital role in maintaining law and order and peace in the country. Speaking with Attock police officers at Mankoor Checkpoint on the border of Attock and Kohat districts, he directed them to ensure that no one is humiliated or harassed on pretext of security. The Minister said that people belonging to Kohat, Karak, Parachinar, Hangu and Darra Adam Khel enter Punjab via this checkpoint; therefore, police while checking them must keep inRead More