Saturday, April 20th, 2019
ATC allows FIA to seize KKF’s bank accounts
KARACHI (DNA) – Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Saturday has directed Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to seize bank accounts of Khidmat-e-Khalq Foundation (KKF). During the hearing of money laundering case, FIA asked the court for seizure of the accounts for further investigation as money laundering worth millions was carried out from them. No verdict has been announced on former senator Ahmed Ali’s pre-arrest bail, FIA added. The lawyer said that ex-senator is feeling unwell due to which he was unable to appear in the court. He further requested the court toRead More
Muhammad Ali Jinnah hospital inaugurated in Kabul
KABUL, APR 20 (DNA) – The Vice-President of Afghanistan, Mohammad Sarwar Danish and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Ali Muhammad Khan and Afghan Minister of Public Health, Dr. Ferozuddin Feroz jointly inaugurated Muhammad Ali Jinnah Hospital on Saturday in an auspicious ceremony in Kabul. The 200-bed state-of-art Jinnah Hospital, completed at a cost of US$ 24 million, was officially handed over by the Pakistan to the government of Afghanistan. Khan expressing the hope that Jinnah Hospital would be a substantial contribution to the health sector of Afghanistan also conveyedRead More
Crafts bazaar at Islamabad Serena Hotel draws huge interest
ISLAMABAD, APR 20 (DNA) – Nomad Art Gallery in collaboration with Serena Hotels arranged Crafts Bazaar at Serena Hotel Court Bazaar. Over 28 business concerns especially from Northern Areas of Pakistan, participated in the Crafts bazaar. Various stalls were established where traditional items from these areas were displayed. The diplomatic community particularly evinced interest in handcrafts and hand-made traditional dresses. Apart from traditional dresses, artificial jewelry; home-made honey; dry fruits and other stuff also remained centre of attraction. Ambassador of Italy Stefano Pontecorvo together with CEO SerenaRead More
Shab-e-Barat to be observed tonight
KARACHI: – Shab-e-Barat, the 15th of Sha’aban, considered as the night of blessings and forgiveness will be observed on the night between Saturday and Sunday. A large number of the faithful will go to mosques to offer special prayers nawafil. A large number of policemen would be deployed outside mosques to ensure security of the worshippers. The believers will make special prayers for the unity, prosperity and security of the country and entire Muslim Ummah. During Shab-e-Barat a large number of Muslims visit graveyards to make special prayers for theRead More
South Asia has tremendous trade potential: Ruwan
ISLAMABAD, APR 20 (DNA) – Ruwan Edirisinghe, President SAARC Chamber Saturday said South Asia has tremendous trade potential, which needs to be tapped for greater economic integration by fully exploiting all indigenous natural resources to make the region an abode of peace, progress and prosperity. He expressed these views during a meeting with a delegation of prominent trade leaders led by SAARC CCI Senior Vice President Iftikhar Ali Malik held here today. Ruwan Edirisinghe stressed that core trade issues should be addressed and Pakistan’s role in that regard would beRead More
Pakistan lodges protest over Iran’s inaction against terrorists behind Ormara incident
ORMARA: (DNA) – Pakistan has lodged protest with Iran for its inaction not taking action against the group behind the killing of 14 passengers who were forcibly offloaded them from their bus on the Makran Coastal Highway in Ormara, Balochistan. The Foreign Office sent a letter of protest to the Iranian Embassy in Islamabad. “15-20 terrorists who camouflaged themselves in Frontier Corps (FC) uniform barricaded the road and stopped 3-4 buses traveling from Ormara to Gwadar on the coastal highway at Buzi Top in the dawn of April 18 andRead More