Monday, October 1st, 2018
PM Imran likely to appoint Lt. Gen Asim Munir as new ISI chief
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan will soon appoint a new head of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) after the incumbent chief of the country’s premier spy agency, Lt-General Naveed Mukhtar, is retiring today (Monday). According to media reports, DG Military Intelligence (MI) Lt-General Asim Munir would be appointed as new ISI chief. Traditionally, the coveted slot of DG ISI, considered the most powerful after the army chief’s post, goes to a three-star general with a considerable experience of working in intelligence agencies. If this patron remains, the new ISIRead More
Rizwana Asif elected as President IWCCI
ISLAMABAD, OCT 01 (DNA) – Female entrepreneur Rizwana Asif has been elected unopposed as President of the Islamabad Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IWCCI). Rizwana Asif has earlier served as Senior Vice President of the IWCCI and her dedication won her respect among the members of the chamber of commerce and led her to the highest slot in the chamber. Nasira Ali has been elected as Senior Vice President, Neelum Nayab has been elected as Vice President of the IWCCI. Kanwal Shauzab, Parliamentary Secretary, Planning, Development and Reform wasRead More
Maruti posts marginal decline in September sales at 1,62,290 units
NEW DELHI, (DNA) – The country’s largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) Monday reported marginal decline in total sales to 1,62,290 units in September as against 1,63,071 units in the year-ago period. The company’s domestic sales stood at 1,53,550 units, up 1.4 per cent from 1,51,400 units in September last year, MSI said in a statement. Sales of mini segment cars, including Alto and WagonR, witnessed a 9.1 per cent decline to 34,971 units during the month under review from 38,479 units in September 2017, MSI said. Sales ofRead More
Nick Jonas-Priyanka Chopra wedding happening soon: reports
WASHINGTON, (DNA) – If fans were not surprised enough by the power couple’s engagement, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra are giving another reason for everyone to rejoice as they are planning to tie the knot very soon. According to a source, as quoted by Us Weekly, the duo is all ready to take their relationship to the next level. “The wedding is coming soon and they really want to blend wedding traditions from both of their cultures that are important to them. Priyanka is having a really good time planningRead More
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 trophy to reach Pakistan on Thursday
DUBAI, (DNA) – The trophy of ICC World Cup 2019, which is on world tour will reach Lahore on Thursday and will remain in Pakistan for eight days. In first phase, trophy will be taken to Qaddafi Stadium Lahore where unveiling ceremony will be held. Later, ICC Trophy will be taken to Islamabad and Karachi.
MoU signed b/w UNDP, KIU Gilgit to initiate work on possible outburst of Glaciers
SKARDU, (DNA) – The United Nations Development Program and Karakorum International University Gilgit have inked a Memorandum of Understanding to initiate a joint research work on possible outburst of Glaciers and its impact on climate change. Country Director UNDP Denial Bone and Vice Chancellor KIU Dr. Attaullah Shah signed the MoU in Skardu.