Friday, April 19th, 2019
British high commissioner hosts event for Pakistan cricket team
ISLAMABAD, APR 19 (DNA) – An event to wish the Pakistan National Cricket team good luck ahead of next month’s Cricket World Cup was hosted by the British High Commissioner, Mr Thomas Drew CMG. At the event were the players selected for the World Cup, the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mr Ehsan Mani, the team coaches and senior members of the PCB. Speaking at the reception the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Mr Thomas Drew CMG, said: “It is a great privilege to host the Pakistan NationalRead More
Reasons behind major cabinet reshuffle surface
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – A day after Prime Minister Imran Khan made a sweeping cabinet reshuffle, reasons behind removal of several ministers have begun to surface. According to sources, Prime Minister Imran Khan was not satisfied with several ministers after he reviewed performance, secret reports and public opinion. The decision to remove these ministers was already taken few days ago. Reportedly, Asad Umar was removed from the post due to weak economic policy, poor performance of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and surging dollar rate. Fawad Chaudhry was removed fromRead More
PM inaugurates Radiation and Oncology services at SKMCH, Peshawar
PESHAWAR, (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated Radiation and Oncology services at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital (SKMCH) in Peshawar on Friday afternoon. He also went around different sections of the hospital and inquired about the health of patients including those from Afghanistan. Imran Khan expressed satisfaction over the facilities available at the hospital. Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shah Farman and Chief Minister Mahmood Khan were also present on the occasion.
SAPM on Information assumes charge of her office
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Newly appointed Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan assumed charge of her office on Friday. Secretary Information Shafqat Jalil and other officials of the ministry received Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan. The Secretary Information briefed the Special Assistant about affairs of the ministry.
Uplift of tribal areas top priority: PM Imran Khan
ORAKZAI AGENCY, (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan said uplift of tribal areas top priority. He was addressing a public gathering at Orakzai Agency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Imran Khan said tribal districts suffered a lot in fight against terrorism and he is fully aware of the problems of IDPs. We have to educate the youth of tribal districts
NAB fully committed to nab corrupt, proclaimed offenders
ISLAMABAD, April 19 (DNA) – Justice ® Javed Iqbal, Chairman NAB chaired a meeting to review performance of NAB at NAB Headquarters. He said that eradication of corruption is the top most priority of NAB. NAB absolutely committed to eradicate corruption with absolute professionalism, transparency and on merit with iron hands. Corruption is mother of all evils which undermines development and is one of the major hurdles in the way of prosperity and progress of the country. Considering these facts, National Accountability Bureau (NAB) was established as Pakistan’s apex Anti-corruptionRead More