Friday, May 10th, 2019
NAB chairman pressurised to drop important references: sources
ISLAMABAD (DNA News) – National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Justice (r) Javed Iqbal was pressurized to drop important references, Dunya News reported Friday. According to Dunya News, the anti-graft watchdog was pressurized to drop the concerned references, however, he said that he was not afraid of anyone except Allah almighty and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Sources further said that Justice (r) Javed Iqbal didn’t bother about the pressure and continued performing his duties. Following his rejection of pressure, some edited pictures were shared on social media. Sources further added that theRead More
ABAD for more private heads of govt departments
KARACHI, MAY 10 (DNA) – Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD) has appreciated newly appointed Chairman of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for taking business-friendly step on the first day of his in office. ABAD has requested government to appoint people from private sector as head of Government departments directly involved in public dealing like FBR, CDA , SSGC etc. Chairman ABAD Muhammad Hassan Bakshi in a statement said that newly appointed chairman FBR Shabbar Zaidi has taken right step towards promoting business-friendly environment. The vision of PTI government alsoRead More
Pictures of 2 alleged facilitators revealed in Data Darbar blast case
LAHORE, MAY 10 (DNA) – A major breakthrough has been made in the investigation of Data Darbar blast as pictures of two of the suspects have been aired on private television channel Friday. The law enforcement agencies detained both facilitators with the help of CCTV footage. One of the alleged facilitator was wearing a black shalwaar kameez with slippers while the other alleged facilitator was also wearing a black ethnic suit with a pair of chappal same as the alleged bomber. All three terrorists resided at Daroghawala area of Lahore a nightRead More
Pakistani farmers to be get trained from China: FM Quresh
ISLAMABAD, MAY 10 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Friday said Pakistani farmers would be get trained from China for acquaintance with the technology. He said this in a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing in Islamabad. Senior officials of Farmers Association of Pakistan were also present on this occasion. They exchanged views on bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and China for revolutionary changes in agriculture sector. Shah Mehmood Qureshi said Pakistan was in contact with Chinese agricultural companies. The Chinese ambassador assured of every possible cooperation for betterment of agricultureRead More
Pak-Iran border fencing to complete in 3 to 4 years: Senate body
ISLAMABAD, MAY 10 (DNA) – Frontier Constabulary Commandant Moazzam Jah Ansari on Friday informed the Senate Standing Committee on Interior that Iran was resisting fencing of the border. Senate Standing Committee on Interior held its meeting in Islamabad with Senator Rehman Malik in chair. During the meeting, the Frontier Constabulary Commandant informed the committee that the work on fencing the Pak-Iran border has commenced but Iran was resisting fencing of the border. He said that the security forces took action against the terrorists who were involved in the killing of 14 personnelRead More
President Alvi rules out enforcement of Presidential System in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, MAY 10 (DNA) – President Dr Arif Alvi has ruled out enforcement of Presidential System in Pakistan. In an interview with FM-98 Dosti channel, the President said parliamentary system is very strong in Pakistan and there is no debate on presidential system in the country. He said enforcement of Presidential system can create problems in the country. He said powers devolved to provinces under 18th amendment cannot be taken back. Regarding economic situation in the country, Dr Arif Alvi said it is correct that inflation has increased, but the government isRead More