Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018
Supreme Court bench slams NAB for its ‘double standards’
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday levelled severe criticism at the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for its “double standards” and questioned why the corruption watchdog has become “politicised”. A three-member bench of the apex court made the remarks after hearing a petition for bail filed by the Sindh Ministry of Information’s Section Officer, Sarang Latif. After turning down the petitioner’s bail request, the bench severely censured NAB. “It seems as if NAB is in no mood to proceed with this trial,” Justice Gulzar Ahmed remarked, beforeRead More
Saudi Arabia agrees to loan Pakistan $3 billion for one year: FO
RIYADH, (DNA) – Saudi Arabia has agreed to loan Pakistan $3 billion for one year as balance of payment support and to provide a one-year deferred payment facility for oil payments, up to $3 billion, Foreign Office said on Tuesday. According to a press release issued by by the foreign office, Prime Minister’s visit to Saudi Arabia has resulted in significant understandings between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. It said Saudi Arabia will place a deposit of USD 3 Billion for a period of one year as balance of payment support.Read More
First Int’l conference on mountains of Pakistan to begin on Oct 25 in Paris
PARIS, (DNA) – The Embassy of Pakistan to France is organizing the first ever International Conference on Mountains of Pakistan on 25th October, 2018 to showcase the majestic mountain regions of Pakistan, to highlight the opportunities for mountaineering, trekking, skiing, rock climbing, paragliding and kayaking and to discuss eco-tourism and sustainable development of the mountains. The event is being held at ‘Maison de l’UNESCO’ Paris. More than five hundred enthusiasts and practitioners of alpinism and adventure sports are expected to attend the conference. Many tour operators and journalists of PakistanRead More
Deputy Mayor of China Ling Wie meets Mayor Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, OCT 23 (DNA) – Deputy Mayor, Nanchang City, China Mr. Ling Wie met with Mayor of Islamabad Sheikh Anser Aziz. On this occasion, other members of delegation along with Deputy Mayor, Nanchang city were also present. officers of Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad Director Sanitation, Director Admin/ HR, Director Municipal Administration, Director Environment and Director Public Relation were also present in the meeting. Mayor of Islamabad, Sheikh Anser Aziz warmly welcomed the Deputy Mayor on behalf of the Islamabad citizens and said that the first time responsibility of the City isRead More
COAS, Azerbaijan Colonel General discuss regional Peace & Stability
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – Chief of State Border Service of Azerbaijan, Colonel General Elchin Guliyev called on Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. According to ISPR, matters of mutual and professional interest, including regional peace and stability, were discussed during the meeting. The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan Army’s professionalism and achievements in the war against terrorism. Earlier on arrival at the General Headquarters, the Azerbaijan Chief of State Border Service laid a floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada. A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Army presentedRead More
Air chief meets Commander Royal Saudi Air Force
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force visited Headquarters of Royal Saudi Air Force during an official visit of Saudi Arabia. On his arrival, a smartly turned out contingent of Royal Saudi Air Force presented Guard of Honour to the Air Chief. During the visit, he met his counterpart, Lieutenant General (Staff) Turki bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Commander Royal Saudi Air Force. Various matters of bilateral cooperation and professional interest came under discussion during the meeting. Commander RoyalRead More