Sunday, April 7th, 2019
Mushahid praises New Zealand PM for ‘leadership with big vision,
COLOMBO, APR 07 (DNA) – Senator Mushahid Hussain, Chairman, Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, praised Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of “tiny” New Zealand for showing ‘leadership with a big vision, a big heart, compassion and humanity in the fight against racism and bigotry”. He added ‘New Zealand set a fine example of leadership after the crimes against humanity committed by a terror attack on a Christchurch mosque full of Muslim worshippers’. Senator Mushahid Hussain was addressing the 2nd Asia-Europe Political Forum, organised by the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPPRead More
Incoming US Centcom chief discusses regional security with COAS
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – Incoming US Centcom chief General Kenneth McKenzie discussed geo-strategic environment and regional security including Afghanistan and Pakistan-India standoff in a meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Saturday. A US delegation led by Gen McKenzie called on the army chief at GHQ in Rawalpindi, said a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The meeting takes place two days after President Donald Trump’s point man for Afghanistan held talks with Pakistani authorities to bridge differences between the two countries on how to put anRead More
Pakistan warns India against any misadventure
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Pakistan on Sunday summoned Indian deputy High commissioner to Foreign Office to lodge a protest against Indian aggression. According to details, the FO warned the rival India against any misadventure. The warning came after the statement of Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi who said Pakistan has “reliable intelligence” that India is preparing for another act of aggression against the country. Pakistan in its protest stated that it would retaliate against any aggression by Indian forces. DG south Dr. Faisal summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner to lodge protest.Read More
Ministry launches Electronic Monitoring System for resolving Hajj pilgrim’s complaints
ISLAMABAD, APR 07 (DNA) – Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has launched an electronic monitoring system in technical collaboration with Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) for promptly resolving the inquiries, complaints of intending pilgrims during the Hajj days. According to official sources, helpline has been dedicated for responding to inquiries, complaints of the Hujjaj. The ministry has also developed android application named ‘Pak Hajj Moavin.’ ‘Pak Hajj Guide’, Mobile SMS service has been launched for dissemination of information. The complaints could also be registered a on-line complaint registrationRead More
UK police arrive to investigate hate speeches of MQM founder
ISLAMABAD, APR 07 (DNA) – Team of United Kingdom Police has arrived in federal capital to investigate the matters pertaining to inflammatory speeches of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain. The UK police arrived in Islamabad on Saturday to record statements of eye-witnesses in inflammatory speech case of founder MQM Altaf Hussain. These witnesses include six police officials. The UK police will determine whether MQM founder’s speech of August 22, 2018 comes in the domain of inflammatory and hate-speech after interviewing case witnesses on April 08 (Monday). UK policeRead More
FIA nabs two suspects involved in dollar hoarding
LAHORE (DNA) – Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) on Sunday apprehended at least two suspects allegedly involved in dollar hoarding and money laundering. Sources privy to the FIA told that the arrested suspects include Hassan Ghulam Ghous and Umer Dar. The arrested accused were involved in dollar hoarding which led to the devaluation the rupee. Sources said that six teams of the FIA conducted raids at money exchanges in Lahore, checked the record and confiscated dollars worth billions of rupees. Cases were registered against the accused and investigation was also underway.Read More