Saturday, May 11th, 2019
IMF talks to continue as PM Khan rejects draft agreement
ISLAMABAD, MAY 11 (DNA) – Over strict terms and conditions posed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Pakistan for a bailout package, Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has rejected the draft of a staff-level reached between the Ministry of Finance and the IMF representatives. In this regard, the PM has summoned an important meeting on Monday to examine financial affairs, the tax amnesty scheme and the IMF deal. Several members of the federal cabinet will also attend the meeting. According to sources, the premier seeks soft terms and conditionsRead More
IMAM of Masjid al Haraam calls for promotion of moderation
RIYADH, MAY 11 (DNA) – His eminence ash-Shaykh ‘Abdur-Rahmaan ibn ‘Abdil-‘Azeez as-Sudays, one of the Imaams and Khateebs at al-Masjid al-Haraam encouraged Muslims during this month of the Qur’aan to comply with Allaah’s directives and ensure the integrity of their words and actions by remaining obedient to Allaah, sincerely devoting all worship to Him, and taking initiative while the opportunity lasts. In his Friday sermon, he said, “Ensure that you make this month of fasting one of initiative. It is certainly praiseworthy to take the initiative to receive the monthRead More
Turkey calls for end to Syrian forces offensive on Idlib
ANKARA (DNA) — Turkey s Defense Minister Hulusi Akar is accusing the Syrian government of trying to expand its field of control in Idlib province in violation of a Russian-Turkish cease-fire brokered last September. Akar called on Friday for the government attacks to be halted. He made the comments during a visit to Turkey s border with Syria where he inspected troops, together with the country s top military commanders. Rebel groups are battling Syrian government forces to regain territory they lost in the northwest area of Idlib earlier this week. The latestRead More
Vice Admiral Amjad Niazi takes over as Commander Karachi, Vice Admiral Asif Khaliq as Commander Pakistan Fleet
KARACHI (DNA) – Vice Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi assumed the responsibilities as Commander Karachi and Vice Admiral Asif Khaliq took over as Commander Pakistan Fleet in separate ceremonies held at Pakistan Navy Dockyard and PNS BAHADUR. Upon assumption of command, Vice Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi now the Commander of all training units of Pakistan Navy at Karachi. Whereas, Vice Admiral Asif Khaliq is now the Operational Commander of Pakistan Navy’s Fleet including Ships, Fast Attack Craft (Missile), Submarines and Aviation units. Vice Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi joinedRead More