Monday, February 25th, 2019
Foreign Minister’s telephone Call to his Chinese Counterpart
Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi called Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi today and briefed him on the evolving regional situation post Pulwama incident in Indian Occupied Kashmir. The Foreign Minister thanked China for its steadfast support. He underscored Pakistan’s desire for peace and stability in the region and resolution of all issues through negotiations and dialogue with India. He also highlighted the steps taken by Pakistan to de-escalate the situation. State Councilor Wang Yi thanked the Foreign Minister for the call and appreciated Pakistan’s efforts.Read More
IHC dismisses Nawaz Sharif’s bail plea on medical grounds
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday dismissed a bail petition filed by former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on medical grounds in Al-Azizia reference case. An IHC bench comprising Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani announced the judgment. Earlier on February 20, the bench reserved the decision regarding the suspension of seven-year sentence awarded to Sharif. His defence counsel Khawaja Haris had told the court that the medical boards examining Sharif’s health have recommended his further medical examination after concluding that he has been sufferingRead More
Indian police detain hundreds in Kashmir sweeps
SRINAGAR (DNA) – Indian authorities have detained hundreds of separatist leaders and Muslim activists in an escalating crackdown in disputed Kashmir with the region remaining on high alert following a suicide bomb attack. Police said about 400 arrests had been made over the weekend in late-night raids aimed at weakening support for groups resisting Indian rule in the Himalayan territory also claimed in full by Pakistan. The sweeps follow the February 14 attack on an Indian convoy in Pulwama district which killed 40 soldiers and was claimed by Pakistan-based IslamistRead More
IHC to announce decision on Nawaz Sharif’s bail plea today
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday (today) will announce its judgment on a bail petition filed by former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on medical grounds in Al-Azizia reference case. An IHC bench including Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani will announce the judgment. Earlier on February 20, the bench reserved the decision regarding the suspension of seven-year sentence awarded to Sharif. His defence counsel Khawaja Haris had told the court that the medical boards examining Sharif’s health have recommended his further medical examination afterRead More
New JIT to interrogate senior politicians in Model Town tragedy
LAHORE, (DNA) – The Joint Investigation Team (JIT), probing into the Model Town tragedy, on Monday has summoned several politicians including former chief minister Shehbaz Sharif, his son Hamza Shehbaz, Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan, former provincial law minister Rana Sanaullah, former defence minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, former information minister Pervez Rashid and former minister for water and power Abid Sher Ali. They have been sent notices to appear before the JIT to record their statements. Besides, former personal secretary for Punjab CM Imdadullah and former deputy secretary law Haji MuhammadRead More