Monday, November 12th, 2018
South Korea shows keen interest in upgradation of railway track in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – The Federal Minister for Railways Shaikh Rasheed has said that Pakistan Railways is ready for mutual cooperation with South Korean. The minister mentioned, “Pakistan Railways is open to all merit based international investments.” Kwak Sung-Kyu, Ambassador of South Korea to Pakistan called on Sh. Rasheed Ahmad, on Monday at ministry of Railways. The Ambassador showed interest in up gradation of Ml II and III. A high-power South Korean delegation is coming to Pakistan and will visit different departments of Pakistan Railways on 3rd December this year. RasheedRead More
Cross examination of investigation officer continues in Flagship reference
ISLAMABAD, NOV 12 (DNA) – Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif‘s lawyer Kahwaja Harris on Monday has continued cross examination of investigation officer Mohammad Kamran in Flagship Investments reference. According to details, former PM has also been scheduled to record his statement as the trial entered its final phase. Earlier, the court had allowed National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to submit new documents against Nawaz Sharif in the case. It is worth mentioning here that the cases against Nawaz family stemmed from the Panama Papers leak that disclosed expensive and undeclared property allegedly ownedRead More
First ever Pakistan hockey league on cards
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Pakistan Hockey Federation has decided to organize Pakistan Hockey League during January next year. According to a PHF source, competitions of first edition are expected to be played at Lahore, Faisalabad and Gojra. The League duration will be up to three weeks long and several foreign teams including Australia, Germany and Argentine will be invited.
NAB appeal against suspension of Sharifs’ jail term declared admissible
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Supreme Court (SC) on Monday has approved the appeal filed by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) against the suspension of ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and son-in-law Captain (r) Safdar’s sentences in Avenfield reference for hearing. During the proceedings, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar said that Nawaz’s lawyer Khawaja Harris has requested to form larger bench for the appeal after a long debate. The hearing has been adjourned till December 12. It is to be mentioned here that former prime minister NawazRead More
Netherlands temporarily halts issuing visa and passport from Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The Kingdom of Netherlands has temporarily ceased issuing travel documents like visa and passport from Pakistan citing unknown reasons. The government informed in a statement published online: “Due to circumstances beyond control, the issuing of visa has been halted temporarily.” The country has further hinted at the re-installation of applications acceptance ‘as soon as the situation is solved’ through visa application centres of VFX Global in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi. The website also informed regarding the Netherlands’ embassy in Islamabad’s unavailability in provision of service and receiving of applicationsRead More
Holland embassy closed down because of security threats
ISLAMABAD, NOV 12 (DNA) – The Embassy of the Netherlands in Islamabad has temporarily closed down its operations in the wake of “serious” threats. Sources said on Monday that the embassy of the Netherlands decided to discontinue counselor services also albeit for the time being. Hence, all visa interviews have been cancelled. The Netherlands embassy made this decision in order to avoid any untoward incident after release of Aasia Bibi by the Apex Court of Pakistan. There were reports that Aasia Bibi, soon after her release from Multan jail, wasRead More