Sunday, January 27th, 2019
Pakistan efforts vital behind US-Taliban peace talks: Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan’s efforts helped bringing the United States and the Taliban to a negotiation table. Speaking to media this morning, Qureshi said talks were the only solution for durable peace for both the parties. He was of the view that Pakistan had earlier promised to play its due role in Afghan peace process. He said the world accepted Pakistan’s stance on the peace process, now we are sure about more good news in the future. “We are concerned about peace inRead More
Rescue mission launched for seven people missing in Upper Kohistan mountains
LAHORE, (DNA) – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) provincial government authorities have initiated a search and rescue operation on Sunday, for at least seven people missing in the Upper Kohistan mountains after heavy snowfall in the region. According to details, at least seven people had reportedly gone in search of precious gemstones in Spat Malli area in Upper Kohistan. The treasure hunters lost contact with their families after heavy snowfall covered the region and blocked routes leading to the mountains. Deputy Commissioner Hamid ur Rehman has said that the rescue operation hasRead More
Voting underway in Karachi by-poll for PS-94
KARACHI, (DNA) – Polling for the by-election on Sindh Assembly’s constituency PS-94, Karachi is underway. According to the provincial election Commission, the polling process which started at 8am will continue non-stop till 5pm. The seat had fallen vacant after the death of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan MPA Muhammad Wajahat. The number of total registered voters in the constituency is around 246,449, out of which 136,808 are male voters, while 109,641 are female voters. A total of 16 candidates are contesting the by-election, which includes Muhammad Ashraf Jabbar of PakistanRead More