Wednesday, September 26th, 2018
EX- CJP son-in-law’s arrest major breakthrough in Eden Hosing scandal: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 26 (DNA) – Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Fawad Chaudhary says that son-in-law of former Chief Justice, Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry naming Murtaza has been arrested by FIA in Dubai and it is a major break-through in a private EDEN Housing Society scandal. Talking to media in Islamabad on Wednesday, he termed it as a biggest achievement in the process of accountability. The Information Minister said that remaining culprits involved in the scandal will also be nabbed soon.
Raja Jalal Maqpoon appointed as new GB Governor
GILGIT, (DNA) – President Arif Alvi has appointed Raja Jalal Hussain Maqpoon as Governor Gilgit Baltistan. Notification in this regard has been issued from president secretariat. Chief Judge supreme Appellate court Gilgit Baltistan will administer oath from him at a ceremony to be held during the current week. Raja Jalal Maqpoon has served as PTI Gilgit Baltistan President and will be the 6th Governor of Gilgit Baltistan.
UAE will support UN proposals for new peace talks on Yemen
UAE, (DNA) – The United Arab Emirates will support United Nations proposals for new peace talks on Yemen. In a tweet message after meeting US special envoy on Yemen Martin Grifths, UAE Foreign Affairs Minister Anwar Gargash reaffirmed their strong support for UN-led political process after Geneva setback.
Erdogan, Merkel to meet amid tensions, protests
FRANKFURT AM MAIN: (DNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will pay a state visit to Germany this week as the two countries seek to rebuild ties after a series of sharp spats but the controversial trip is likely to be overshadowed by protests. It will be Erdogan’s first official visit to Germany since becoming president in 2014, and follows a prolonged bout of tensions sparked by Berlin’s criticism of his crackdown on opponents in the wake of a failed 2016 coup. “The main goal of this visit is toRead More
Pakistan envoy to US welcomes visit of FPCCI delegation
WASHINGTON, (DNA) – Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US, Ali Jehangir Siddiqui welcomed the visit of the FPCCI delegation to the US, and highlighted the initiatives that are being taken to promote business relations. This discussion took place during meeting of the 13-member delegation of FPCCI, led by its President Mr. Ghazanfar Bilour, with the Ambassador in New York. The FPCCI delegation is currently in US to participate in the Business Expo of Greater New York Chamber of Commerce where they also signed an MoU on trade and economic cooperation withRead More
Foreign Minister meets Swiss counterpart Ignazio Cassis in New York
NEW YORK, (DNA) – Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi met his Swiss counterpart Ignazio Cassis on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly in New York today. The two Ministers discussed a wide range of regional and bilateral issues of mutual interest and expressed satisfaction on the current state of relations. They agreed to celebrate the upcoming 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in a befitting manner. Foreign Minister Qureshi appreciated the development work undertaken by the Swiss AgencyRead More