Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019
High-level appointments, transfers in Pakistan Army
RAWALPINDI, April 23 (DNA): The Pakistan Army on Tuesday announced a number of appointments and transfers in its ranks. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed has been appointed Adjutant General of Pakistan Army at the General Headquarters (GHQ). Lieutenant General Azhar Abbas has been named Director General Joint Staff, while Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood has been appointed IG C&IT. Lieutenant General Sahir Shamshad Mirza will continue as Vice Chief of General Staff. Lieutenant General Adnan has been appointed CommanderRead More
Businessmen concerned at decline in development spending
ISLAMABAD, APR 23 (DNA) – The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry has shown concern over the 26 percent decline in development spending during the first 9 months of the current financial year as the government has disbursed only about Rs.449 billion for development projects during first three quarters of 2018-19 compared to Rs.607 billion during the same period of last year. It said the reduced spending on development works would cause slump in business activities and further slowdown the economic growth of the country. AhmedRead More
French Senators visiting Pakistan to cement relations
ISLAMABAD, APR 23 (DNA) -In the framework of the bilateral relationship between France and Pakistan, a delegation of three French Senators will visit Pakistan on Wednesday. The three Senators belong to the France-Pakistan inter-parliamentary friendship group. The delegation will be headed by Pascal Allizard, Senator of county of Calvados (Normandy) and Chairman of the France-Pakistan inter-parliamentary friendship group as well as vice-president of the Foreign Affairs Committee and will include Mrs. Gisèle Jourda, Senator of Aude county (Occitanie) and member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, andRead More
NAB recommends inclusion of Aleem Khan in ECL
LAHORE , APR 23 (DNA) – – National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Tuesday recommended to place Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Aleem Khan’s name on Exit Control List (ECL). A letter has been sent to Interior Ministry after approval from NAB Chairman Justice (r) Javed Iqbal. The anti-corruption watchdog adopted the stance that inquires into assets beyond income and offshore companies cases are underway against the accused. It is to be mentioned here that Aleem Khan is on judicial remand till April 30. On February 6,Read More
Hafeez Shaikh’s appointment as finance advisor challenged
ISLAMABAD , APR 23 (DNA) – – The appointment of Abdul Hafeez Shaikh as finance advisor to Prime Minister (PM) has been challenged in Islamabad High Court (IHC) , The petitioner adopted the stance that the government has breached Article 93 by making Hafeez as advisor because he cannot represent Pakistan in financial agreements on international platforms. Abdul Hafeez is not eligible of signing different MoUs with foreign banks, the plaintiff added. Earlier on April 20, technocrat Abdul Hafeez Shaikh had taken charge as advisor toRead More
Opposition demands explanation in NA over PM Imran’s statement
ISLAMABAD (DNA News) – The opposition has Tuesday demanded an explanation in the National Assembly (NA) over Prime Minister Imran Khan’s recent statement that he gave in Iran. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Member National Assembly (MNA) Khurram Dastagir Khan said while addressing the session that Imran Khan’s statement can take Pakistan on the back foot. He termed Imran Khan’s comment ‘dangerous’ and maintained that the premier gave a similar statement in an interview to the New York Times. “I demand prime minister to give explanation to the House over hisRead More