Sunday, January 20th, 2019
US Senator lauds Pak role for peace in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, JA 20 (DNA)- Senior US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham on Sunday conveyed his appreciation of Pakistan’s positive role in the ongoing efforts to find a political settlement in Afghanistan. He praised Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision to have advocated for a political solution to the Afghan conflict. Senator Graham lauded the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan to improve the economy, eliminate corruption and create jobs for the people of Pakistan. Prime Minister’s efforts to normalize relations with neighbouring countries were note worthy, he noted. Read More
US military delegation calls on army chief
ISLAMABAD, JAN 20 (DNA) -US delegation led by General Joseph L. Votel, Commander US CENTCOM, called on Chief of Army Staff( COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Sunday. Geo-strategic environment, regional security and Afghanistan peace & reconciliation process were discussed. The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan Army’s efforts for regional peace and stability. COAS reiterated that peace in Afghanistan is vital for regional peace. He said that Pakistan despite constraints has contributed to all efforts for regional peace and would continue to do so.=DNA
Egyptian billionaire offers to build one lakh houses in Pakistan: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, JAN 20 (DNA) -Information Minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has disclosed that an Egyptian billionaire has offered to build 100,000 housing units in Pakistan. In a tweet, he said Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris has offered to build 100,000 housing units in Pakistan to help realize Prime Minister Imran Khan’s dream of Naya Pakistan Housing Project. According to Arab News, Naguib Sawiris has expressed his will to invest in 100,000 units of affordable housing in light of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision of Naya Pakistan. OraRead More
NAB chief directs all DGs to go after absconders
ISLAMABAD, JAN 20 (DNA)-: Justice (r) Javed Iqbal, Chairman NAB has said that NAB is absolutely committed to nab corrupt elements and recover looted money from them by using all resources across the board and with iron hands as per law. He directed all DGs of NAB to proceed against proclaimed offenders and absconders so that they should be brought to justice as per law. He said that corruption is mother of all evils. Eradication of corruption is not only our national duty but is top most priority of NAB. NAB officersRead More
16 CTD police cops booked in Sahiwal tragedy
LAHORE (DNA). The Yousaf Wala police have registered a case against 16 CTD police cops for Sahiwal incident. The clauses of 302 and terrorism have been incorporated in the FIR. Consequently the heirs of the deceased have called off their strike. MEANWHILE, Prime Minister Imran Khan says as soon as the JIT report comes, swift action will be taken against those responsible for the Sahiwal incident. In a tweet today, the Prime Minister said though the Counter Terrorism department has done a great job in fight against terrorism, everyoneRead More
Swift action against Sahiwal culprits, says Imran Khan
Prime Minister Imran Khan says as soon as the JIT report comes, swift action will be taken against those responsible for the Sahiwal incident. In a tweet today, the Prime Minister said though the Counter Terrorism department has done a great job in fight against terrorism, everyone must be accountable before the law. He said protection of all citizens is priority of Government. Imran Khan said he is still shocked at seeing the traumatized children who saw their parents shot before their eyes. He said these children will now beRead More