Monday, April 8th, 2019
Qureshi phones Zarif as Pakistan sends relief goods to Iran
ISLAMABAD, APR 08 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi telephoned the Foreign Minister of Iran Mr. Javad Zarif to convey the grief of the government and people of Pakistan on the situation created by unprecedented flash floods in Iran, and leading to loss of valuable lives and property in the brotherly country. He expressed heartfelt condolences and prayed for the Maghfirah of over 70 people who have lost their lives due to this natural disaster. Foreign Minister Qureshi reassured Mr. Zarif that Pakistan stood by its Iranian brothers andRead More
PM Imran approves detailed Plan of Action for Pak-Turkey SEF
ISLAMABAD, APR 08 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan, at a high level meeting on Monday, approved the detailed Plan of Action for Pak-Turkey Strategic Economic Framework. The Plan of Action will be shared with the Turkish side for finalization and formal signing of the Strategic Economic Framework as early as possible. Secretary Economic Affairs Division, during his presentation, briefed the Prime Minister that the plan to forge greater bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Turkey under the proposed SEF includes cooperation in agriculture, low-costing housing, tourism & culture, investment & industrialRead More
Homeland Security Secretary Nielsen resigns amid Trump anger over border
WASHINGTON DC: (DNA) – US Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, who oversaw President Donald Trump’s bitterly contested immigration policies during her tumultuous 16-month tenure, resigned on Sunday amid a surge in the number of migrants at the border with Mexico. A senior administration official said Trump asked for Nielsen’s resignation and she gave it. Trump, who has recently expressed growing anger about the situation at the border, said on Twitter: “Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen will be leaving her position, and I would like to thank her for her service.”Read More
Commander U.S CENTCOM calls on air chief
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – General Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr, Commander of the United States Central Command (US CENTCOM), called on Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force at Air Headquarters, Islamabad today. Various matters pertaining to regional security and areas of mutual cooperation came under discussion during the meeting.
PM Imran ensures staffers’ safe exit before his, continues meeting despite fire
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – The PM Office was being evacuated after it caught fire at the sixth floor. Prime Minister Imran Khan was presiding over a meeting when the fire broke out. Upon learning about the blaze, PM Imran ordered the fire extinguishing squad to escort his staff members safely outside the building, and continued to chair the meeting despite the fire. Only after ensuring that the entire staff had been taken out, Prime Minister Imran then left for his Banigala residence. Rescue teams and PM Imran’s firefighting system were busyRead More
Azam Swati likely to get his ministry back
ISLAMABAD, APR 8 (DNA) – PTI leader Senator Azam Swati is likely to get his ministry back sources told on Monday. It may be mentioned here that Azam Swati was asked to resign after a brawl occurred at his Chak Shehzad farm house. The apex court had asked FBR to ascertain assets of Azam Swati and submit a report. Sources said that the FBR reportedly had confirmed that Azam Swati all assets are in order. Consequently, the PTI leadership has decided in principle to again take Swati in the cabinet.Read More