Friday, November 2nd, 2018
PM Imran Khan to meet President of China Xi Jinping
BEIJING, (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan, on the first day of his visit to China, is scheduled to meet President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping toady at 1300 hrs PST.* The historic meeting of the two leaders will reinforce shared commitment to take all-weather and time-tested Pak-China friendship to new heights and would further strengthen the existing multifaceted equation of the two countries for the benefit of the two countries and the region. The entire gamut of Pak-China strategic relations would be discussed during the meeting.Read More
PM Imran Khan’s sister confirms her Dubai property
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khannum, informed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) that she had owned a precious property in Dubai, credible sources disclosed on Thursday. Aleema Khannum in her response to FIA’s notice told the inquiry officer in Lahore that she acquired property abroad but now she has sold this asset. “I had acquired property in the UAE. I had also mentioned the Dubai property in my tax returns and will disclose the source of income for the purchase as soon as I reach PakistanRead More
Asia Bibi case: Minister rejects reports of crackdown
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – : Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry has denied the social media reports that a crackdown has been launched against the protesters staging sit-ins across the country against the acquittal of Asia Bibi. The minister said that law and order situation is under control and state will ensure protection of life and liberty of the people. In a social media statement, he said the government wants to avoid violence and till the last moment, its option would be peaceful end of the issue. Minister for religious Affairs Noor-ul-Haq QadriRead More
Glimpses of Uzbek foreign minister visit to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Uzebk Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov arrived in Pakistan on Thursday. Prime Minister Imran Khan urged for boosting bilateral economic cooperation with Uzbekistan and extended his government’s support to the efforts of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in achieving lasting peace and stability in the region and beyond. Both sides agreed to enhance cooperation in various fields. Both sides also agreed to boost security cooperation in order to ensure peace in the regon. Paistan and Uzbekistan share views on stablty of Afghanstan and both sides were on the same pageRead More
DG ISPR urges protesters to take legal route
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor on Friday advised religio-political parties protesting against the Supreme Court judgement on Asia Bibi’s appeal to seek a legal solution to their grievances. DG ISPR said that Asia Bibi was acquitted by the courts and added that the army had nothing to with her case. “Unfortunately, the army is dragged into every matter,” he said when asked about anti-military statements issued by protesters. “This is a legal matter and it is sad that negative statements areRead More