Thursday, October 18th, 2018
Pakistani media delegation leaves for Shanghai to visit BRI projects
ISLAMABAD, OCT 17 (DNA) – A Pakistani media delegation left Beijing for Shanghai today to visit projects kicked off under the Belt and Road Initiative. The media delegation comprising senior journalists is currently on a five-day visit to China to further promote media cooperation between the two countries. During their stay in the Chinese capital, members of the delegation held meetings with top officials of Chinese government, Communist Party of China and leaders of media organizations.
Pakistan may not approach IMF: PM Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that Pakistan may not have to approach the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for loans. Talking to a delegation of the Council of Newspapers Editors (CPNE), All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) and Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) at the Prime Minister’s Office, the premier reminded that the government is consulting some friendly countries and urged them for cooperation. “Their response is positive. I am quite hopeful that we will not have to approach the IMF for our economic needs,” he said. TheRead More
NAB issues arrest warrants for ex-Sindh minister
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – The National Accountability Bureau has issued arrest warrants for former Sindh minister Jam Khan Shoro in illegal allotment case. NAB initiates inquiry against LG Minister Jam Khan Shoro The anti-graft body had initiated a probe against Sindh Local Government Minister in October 2017 for allegedly occupying government land. Former NAB chief Qamar Zaman Chaudhry had ordered the DG NAB, Sindh, to launch inquiry against the PPP leader. According to a report, the provincial minister was facing a charge of setting up a petrol pump on a landRead More
Danish Kaneria admits guilt over spot-fixing after 6 years
LONDON: (DNA) – Pakistan’s Danish Kaneria has finally admitted his role in a fixing scandal that led to the imprisonment of former Essex team-mate Mervyn Westfield after six years of denials. Kaneria, who was given a life ban by English cricket chiefs that effectively applied worldwide, said in an interview for an Al Jazeera television documentary quoted by the Mail: “My name is Danish Kaneria and I admit that I was guilty of the two charges brought against me by the England and Wales Cricket Board in 2012.” Leg-spinner Kaneria,Read More
President Arif Alvi attends passing out parade at Asghar Khan Academy Risalpur
RISALPUR, (DNA) – Passing out parade of Pakistan Air Force cadets is underway at Asghar Khan Academy in Risalpur. President Dr. Arif Alvi is the chief guest on the occasion who will award shields and medals to the outstanding cadets. More than four hundred cadets including one hundred and forty General Duty Pilots are participating in the parade.
Putin arrives in Uzbekistan today
TASHKENT, (DNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin is arriving in Tashkent today on visit to Uzbekistan toady. The two-day visit carries special significance for both countries. Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has intoroduced significant political and economic reforms in the country and has also abandoned some of his predecessor’s more repressive policies while projecting an image of a country more open to foreign investment and tourism.