Thursday, September 27th, 2018
Imran Khan will launch ’05 million Housing Project’ next month
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan will formally launch ’05 million Housing Project’ during first half of the next month. The process of registration will also commence with the launch of the project. This was decided during a meeting of the Task Force on Housing with Prime Minister Imran Khan in chair today at Prime Minister’s Office. The meeting was attended by Housing Minister for Punjab Mian Mehmood-ur-Rasheed, Mr. Najeeb Haroon, MNA, Lt. Gen Moazzam Ajaz, Quarter-Master General (QMG), Maj General Naveed Safdar, Director General Army Lands, Dr. ImranRead More
Death toll climbs in Nigeria flooding: relief agency
ABUJA, (DNA) – Nearly 200 people have died in flooding caused by heavy seasonal rains across 12 states in Nigeria, the country’s main relief agency said on Thursday. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said 199 people had lost their lives after the main Niger and Benue rivers burst their banks. A national disaster has been declared in the central states of Kogi, where the two rivers meet, and Niger, plus Delta and Anambra in the south. NEMA said in its latest update that “large-scale flooding” since late last monthRead More
PM Imran assures Tahirul Qadri of justice for Model Town victims
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday telephoned Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri and discussed the situation in the backdrop of Lahore High Court’s (LHC) verdict. During the telephonic conversation, PM Imran Khan assured Dr Tahir ul Qadri that the victims of the Model Town massacre would get justice. He reiterated his resolve that those responsible for the ruthless murder of innocent workers of the PAT in Model Town, Lahore would get justice. The prime minister said that the PTI government was committed to ensureRead More
South Korea vows to make further investment in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – South Korea have agreed to explore new avenues for investment in Pakistan. Ambassador of South Korea called on Deputy Chairman Senate Saleem Mandviwalla at the Parliament House on Thursday and exchanged views of matters of mutual interests besides strengthening trade and economic relations. The deputy chairman Senate said that South Korea and Pakistan share identical views on issues being faced at regional and global levels and both countries desire a peaceful solution to all issues. He said that Pakistan desires to further strengthen bilateral multi-sector cooperation with South Korea . He added that South KoreanRead More
US Ambassador Paul Jones meets COAS Gen. Bajwa
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – The incoming US Charge’ d’ Affairs to Pakistan, Ambassador Paul Jones called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ. During the meeting matters of mutual interest including regional security with particular reference to Afghanistan were discussed. The visiting dignitary acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan’s contributions for conflict prevention in the region.
NAB file petitions to sell properties of Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD (DNA)-.. NAB has filed petition to sell properties of Ishaq Dar. In this connection NAB has filed a formal write petition in the court of law to seek permission to sell all properties of former Finance Minister. NAB says they have been trying to cotnact the former finance minsiter but he is not coming to Pakistan.