Friday, November 16th, 2018
CDA official rejects disappearance reports, says he is ‘safe’ with relatives in D.I Khan
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Ayaz Khan, Deputy Director Capital Development Authority (CDA), who was reported missing from Islamabad on Thursday, in a video message rejected media reports about his disappearance. Ayaz Mehsud said, “I am visiting my relatives in D.I Khan and I am safe.” Earlier, The police said CDA Deputy Director Ayaz Khan disappeared after leaving his office at 2:30. They said the police were informed about Ayaz Khan’s disappearance by his personal assistant. According to the police, all the security agencies have been informed about the incident. Peshawar PoliceRead More
Malaysian High Commissioner calls on PM Imran Khan
ISLAMBAD, (DNA) -. Ikram Bin Mohammad Ibrahim, High Commissioner of Malaysia in Islamabad, called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at PM Office today to discuss the upcoming official visit of the Prime Minister to Malaysia on 20-21 November, 2018.
New Zealand dismissed for 153 after Williamson’s fifty
ABU DHABI (DNA) – Pakistan’s spin-cum-pace attack left New Zealand in ruins at tea on the opening day of the first Test despite captain Kane Williamson’s half century in Abu Dhabi on Friday. The Kiwis were all out for 153, with Williamson’s 27th Test half century reduced to a footnote. His performance with the bat had lifted New Zealand from 39-3 to 111 before medium pacer Hasan Ali (2-38) and left-arm spinner Haris Sohail (2-11) struck twice each to leave their opponents struggling at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Leg-spinner Yasir Shah,Read More
Participants of Naval Staff College visit ISPR
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – Participants of Naval Staff College including student officers from friendly countries visited ISPR. Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor, DG ISPR interacted with the delegation on role of media in 5th generation warfare. Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor highlighted the hybrid threat, its implications and response through lens of information operations. DG ISPR appreciated the role of Pakistani media as part of comprehensive national response to the challenges being confronted by Pakistan.
Tajikistan launches giant dam to end power shortage
DUSHANBE: Tajikistan on Friday inaugurates a $3.9 billion hydro-electric power plant, a mega project that will enable the impoverished country to eliminate domestic energy shortages and export electricity to Afghanistan and Pakistan. Built on the Vakhsh River in southern Tajikistan, IT is expected to reach a height of 335 metres (1,099 feet) in a decade, becoming the world’s tallest hydroelectric dam. From Pakistan Federal energy minister Omar Ayub Khan is attending the ceremony. The first of six turbines in the Rogun hydroelectric dam goes online on Friday, with the power plantRead More
After Qatri letters, Nawaz distances himself from Al Azizia Steel Mills ownership
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif Friday claimed before the accountability court that he had never been the owner of Al-Azizia Steel Mills and also distanced himself from any transaction in this regard. Recording his statement in Al-Azizia Steel Mills corruption reference, he said the statements of his sons Hassan and Hussain Nawaz couldn’t be presented before the court as evidence against him. Accountability Court Judge Arshad Malik conducted hearing on Al-Azizia Steel Mills reference against former prime minister filed by National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The accused continuedRead More