Monday, March 11th, 2019
Bilawal inquires about Nawaz Sharif’s health at Kot Lakhpat jail
LAHORE, MAR 11 (DNA) – Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday urged the federal government to ensure that preferable medical facilities are provided to former three-time premier Nawaz Sharif. According to details, Bilawal inquired about Sharif’s health along with other senior party leaders including Qamar Zaman Kaira, Mustafa Khokhar, Hassan Murtaza and Jameel Soomro. After having a meeting with Sharif, Bilawal spoke to the media and rejected such speculations by stating that there was no political motive behind the meeting. “Despite of being sick, Nawaz SharifRead More
Our govt’s policies revolve around poverty alleviation: PM
ISLAMABAD, MAR 11 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Monday that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government’s policies revolve around poverty alleviation. The PM was addressing a press conference where he said that the government has always priortised the underprivileged class when it came to formulating policies. He said that there is a special package for the erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Areas. “This is just a beginning, now the poor won’t only get homes but livelihood too,” said PM Imran. He said that the government has decided that it willRead More
NAB to appeal against Shehbaz Sharif’s release on bail in SCP
LAHORE, MAR 11 (DNA) – The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has decided to file an appeal against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) President and Opposition Leader Shehbaz Sharif’s release on bail in the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP). Sharif has been granted bail by the Lahore High Court (LHC) against two surety bonds worth one million each in Ramzan Sugar Mills and Ashiana Housing Scheme cases. The bureau’s office in Lahore has forwarded the details of the references and case to it’s headquarter that in turn will seek the top court’sRead More
Freedom struggle in IOK, an indigenous struggle: Masood Khan
ISLAMABAD, MAR 11 (DNA)- Sardar Masood Khan, President Azad Jammu and Kashmir, assured that the people and Government of AJK and Pakistan fully support the freedom struggle of the Kashmiris from Indian occupation and the Kashmiris legitimate struggle for their right to self-determination. He also condemned the increasing human rights violations against the Kashmiris in Indian Occupied Kashmir and the victimization and harassment of Kashmiris all over India. The President – as the Chief Guest – today made these remarks while addressing the AJK All Parties Kashmir Conference on Kashmir calledRead More
NAB moves against travel agent for not paying to Saudi company
ISLAMABAD: MARCH 11 (DNA) – NAB received a complaint from Al- Safwah Royal Orchid Hotel Makkah, Saudi Arabia against Karwan–e– Jamshed Tours & Travels, a Pakistani Hajj Group Organizer, for not paying the balance amount of Saudi Riyal 127,425/- to Al- Safwah Royal Orchid Hotel Makkah, Saudi Arabia during Hajj session 2018. On the directions of worthy Chairman NAB, NAB called Mussarat Rasheed Jamshed, the owner of the company the Karwan–e–Jamshed Tours & Travels and matter was brought in the notice of the owner and asked him to settleRead More
Across (Neelum) BY Tahir Mehmood
The soldier was looking through his bunker across the river. Usually it was a fixed gaze on the enemy soldiers but that day was different altogether. His bunker was near a footbridge and well concealed. The footbridge was constructed a few years ago and was used for occasional moves during border flag meetings between the opposing armies. The bridge gave a desolate and abandoned look for years. But then something changed in the capitals of two warring countries and it was decided that the bridge could be usedRead More