Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018
Restive DR Congo’s big challenge, fulfilling economic potential
KINSHASA (DNA) – “A Land of Many Potentials” is how DR Congo’s investment promotion agency touts the mineral-rich nation of 80 million people, just weeks away from crucial elections. Yet the business community’s wish list is frighteningly long in a country that is synonymous with corruption, according to its Transparency International profile, which ranked it 161 out of 180 countries last year. The gap between potential and the current state of affairs poses a daunting challenge for whoever succeeds President Joseph Kabila in the December 23 presidential poll. Major progressRead More
Karachi: Gang war accused among 16 arrested in Rangers operation
KARACHI (DNA) – Rangers conducted operation in different parts of Karachi on Tuesday night and arrested 16 accused including a gang war operative. According to Rangers spokesperson, the arrested accused included nine dacoits, two drug peddlers, one gang war operative and four Afghan nationals. The spokesperson further informed that the operations were conducted in Clifton, Saudabad, Eidgah and Kala Pull areas.
Foreign Minister Qureshi meets US National Security Advisor
WASHINGTON, (DNA) – Foreign Minister of Pakistan Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi met US National Security Advisor John Bolton at the White House today. They discussed Pakistan-US bilateral relations and the regional situation in South Asia, including the efforts to bring about a peaceful resolution to the Afghan situation. Sharing Pakistan’s perspective, Foreign Minister Qureshi reiterated Pakistan’s long held position that there was no military solution to the situation in Afghanistan. He stated that Pakistan would continue to support the efforts for an Afghan-owned and Afghan-led peace and reconciliation process inRead More
Khawaja Asif regrets Rana Mashood’s statement
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – PML-N senior leader Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Tuesday regretted Rana Mashood’s controversial statement claiming that deal has been struck with establishment. Terming Rana Mashhood’s statement his personal views, Khawaja Asif said that “this sort of talks are contrary to the political ethics. He further said PML-N believes in constitutional and democratic way of struggle, adding that the change of the government can be the reward of this. Meanwhile, the PML-N spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb said that Mashhood’s statement reflected his personal opinion. “Rana Mashhood’s statement has nothing toRead More
First trailer for mirror Image horror film ‘Look Away’ released
LOS ANGELES: (DNA) – Vertical Entertainment has released an official trailer for a horror thriller film titled Look Away, which is set to arrive on VOD platforms on October 12th the latest feature from director Assaf Bernstein (of The Debt). The film, starring India Eisley, Mira Sorvino, and Jason Isaacs, tells the story of Maria, an alienated high schooler who switches places with the evil image she finds in a mirror. Per the synopsis: “A lonely 18-year-old high schooler opens up to her reflection because of the lack of supportRead More
Cricket Australia name pay war boss Roberts as new CEO
MELBOURNE: (DNA) – Kevin Roberts, the face of Cricket Australia during toxic negotiations for a new pay deal with players, will succeed long-serving James Sutherland as the board’s CEO later this month. A former first class batsman for New South Wales with a strong corporate background, the 46-year-old Roberts has been Sutherland’s deputy for a number of years since joining the CA board as an independent director in 2012. Roberts beat out a number of credentialled candidates, including board director John Harnden, who organised the successful 2015 World Cup co-hosted withRead More