Saturday, October 20th, 2018
Saudi’s explanation of Khashoggi death credible, Trump
US President Donald Trump on Friday said he found Saudi Arabia’s explanation about the death of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi credible and termed it an “important first step.” Trump added if the US takes action, he does not want it to impact arms sales to the kingdom, which said Khashoggi was killed in a fight at its Istanbul consulate. Turkish officials pointed to a state-sanctioned hit. “I do, I do,” Trump said when asked if he found the Saudis’ explanation credible, adding: “It’s early, we haven’t finished our review orRead More
Pakistan to face India in Asian Hockey Champions Trophy today
MUSCAT, (DNA) – Pakistan will take on arch-rivals India in their second match of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat on Saturday. Earlier, in their first match yesterday, Pakistan defeated South Korea by 3-1 goals. The match will start at 10:10 pm Pakistan Standard Time. Six teams- Pakistan, India, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea and host Oman are featuring in the tournament.
Security plan devised for by-election on two Karachi seats
KARACHI: (DNA) – The law enforcement agencies have chalked out a security plan for by-election on Karachi’s NA-247 and PS-111 scheduled for Sunday. As per details, as many as 4,280 security personnel will be deployed at 240 polling stations set up in these two constituencies. Out of the total, 191 polling stations have been declared sensitive. CCTV cameras will be installed at all sensitive polling stations, according to SSP Samiullah. The National Assembly seat (NA-247) was vacated by Dr Arif Alvi after his election to the office of President ofRead More
High level committee formed to investigate Saudi journalist incident
RIYADH, (DNA) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Directs Formation of Ministerial Committee to Restructure the Presidency of the General Intelligence Based on what has been submitted by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and President of the Council of Political and Security Affairs, to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on the urgent need to restructure the General Intelligence Presidency, and overhaul its rules and regulations, as well as, to determine its authorities and assess itsRead More
Saudis confirm death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi
RIYADH, (DNA) – An official source in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry stated that Royal Orders issued by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on the case of the tragic and painful event that led to the death of Saudi citizen Jamal Khashoggi – may God rest his soul; including directives by the Attorney General to investigate the disappearance followed by the formation of a committee to review procedures and the dismissal of a number of officials, comes as a continuationRead More
Pakistan offers skilled workforce for 2022 FIFA World Cup to Qatar
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mehmood Qureshi Friday while discussing the bilateral ties with visiting Qatari counterpart, offered the services of professional Pakistani workforce to Qatar for preparations of 2022 FIFA World Cup to be held in Qatar. In a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar Sheikh Mohammad Bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, who called on him here, the foreign minister underscored the importance of relationship between Pakistan and Qatar, said a Foreign Office statement. The Qatari foreignRead More