Friday, October 19th, 2018
FM Qureshi condoles loss of lives in Kandahar shooting with Afghan counterpart
ISLAMABAD, OCT 19 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi called his Afghan counterpart Mr. Salahuddin Rabbani to express his condolences on the sad demise of senior Afghan leaders and officials, including the Governor, Police Chief and Intelligence Head of Kandhar, in a terrorist attack in Kandhar yesterday. FM Qureshi also offered prayers for the maghfirah of the deceased and his thoughts and condolences for the victims’ families, adding that Pakistan continues to stand with its Afghan brothers and sisters, sharing their pain and grief. Mr. Qureshi reiterated that PakistanRead More
Pakistan beat Australia in second Test, win series
ABU DHABI, (DNA) -Pakistan triumphed Australia by defeating the latter in the second Test series on Friday. Australia struggled against the bowling lineup projected by Abbas as it continued to struggle at 155/7. Pakistan’s medium pacer Mohammad Abbas took four wickets off just 23 balls to leave Australia reeling and his side on the brink of victory in the second Test on Friday. Australia were 155-7 at lunch on the fourth day as 28-year-old Abbas followed up his first innings figures of 5-33 with 4-56. Australia’s batsmen had no answersRead More
Qureshi conveys Zaireen concerns to Iraq envoy over non-issuance of visas
ISLAMABAD, OCT 19 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi met the Ambassador of Iraq, Dr. Ali Yassin Mohammed Karim to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and raised with him the issues faced by Pakistani Zaireen in obtaining Iraqi visas for Arbaeen. While appreciating the Iraqi government’s efforts in facilitating rising number of Zaireen from Pakistan, he expressed concern over the reports of a large number of Pakistanis still waiting for issuance of Iraqi visas while Arbaeen is only ten days away. Highlighting the inconvenience and disappointment faced byRead More
British High Commission celebrates Green Great Britain Week
ISLAMABAD, OCT 19 (DNA) -The first Green Great Britain Week is being celebrated from 15th October – 19th October 2018 by the British High Commission, Islamabad. Marked by British Embassies and High Commissions around the world, this week celebrates clean growth in the UK and the importance of taking care of the environment for future generations. To mark the start of Green Great Britain Week the UK government has unveiled a package of measures to help transform energy infrastructure to make it cleaner and greener, including: proposals for new laws for smart energy appliancesRead More
Speaker imposes ban on 6 members of Punjab Assembly
LAHORE, (DNA) – Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhary Parvez Elehi has imposed ban on six members of the Provincial Assembly. Those who cannot enter the Assembly till budget session include Muhammad Ashraf, Malik Muhammad Wahid, Muhammad Yaseen Amir, Muhammad Mirza, Tariq Masih Gill and Zabul-Nisa. According to spokesman of the PA, Abdul Qahar, the members disturbed the budget session, tore budget copies, broken microphones, recording machines and furniture of the house.
Sudan: Former President Abdulrahman Siwar al-Dahab dies aged 83
KHARTOUM, (DNA) – Former Sudanese President Abdulrahman Siwar al-Dahab has died in Saudi Arabia. He was 83. He was a former military officer, who served as Defence Minister before he led the removal of Gaafar Nimeiry in 1985.