Monday, May 13th, 2019
Qureshi says govt tried its best to resolve financial issues without IMF
MULTAN, MAY 13 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Sunday said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government “tried its best” to resolve the country’s economic woes without the International Monetary Fund’s assistance. Sharing his thoughts with journalists following a $6 billion loan agreement between Pakistan and the IMF, Qureshi said the government pursued the global lender to soften its terms and conditions for the financial package. When the PTI came to power, there was a difference of $19 billion in imports and exports, he noted, adding that there wasRead More
Justice Gulzar takes oath as acting CJP
ISLAMABAD, MAY 13 (DNA) – Justice Gulzar Ahmed, Senior Puisne Judge Supreme Court of Pakistan took oath as acting Chief Justice of Pakistan on Monday, the apex court said. The oath was administered by Justice Sh. Azmat Saeed in a simple and dignified ceremony in the Supreme Court, Islamabad. Justice Gulzar Ahmed will act as Chief Justice of Pakistan during the period, Justice Asif Saeed Khan Khosa, Chief Justice of Pakistan remains abroad. The ceremony was attended by Judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Attorney General for Pakistan, seniorRead More
Tajikistan attaches great importance to its relations with Pakistan: envoy
RAWALPINDI, MAY 13 (DNA) – Ambassador of Tajikistan Ismatullo Nasredin has said that Pakistan and Tajikistan have historical, cultural and religious background and the roots of their relation are very deep. Both countries are enjoying friendly and cordial relationship. The envoy expressed these views with President RCCI Malik Shahid Saleem during his visit to the Rawalpindi Chamber Of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) on Monday. He said Tajikistan attaches great importance to relations with Pakistan and there was a huge potential to transform very cordial political cooperation into economic and tradeRead More
NA unanimously passes 26th Constitution Amendment Bill
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The National Assembly (NA) has on Monday unanimously passed the 26th Constitution Amendment Bill. According to details, 278 Members National Assembly voted in favor of the bill while no MNA opposed it. The 26th Constitution Amendment Bill seeks to increase the number of national and provincial seats for erstwhile tribal areas.
Mushahid Hussain hosts iftar for colleagues; diplomatic corps
ISLAMABAD, MAY 13 (DNA) – Chairman Senate Foreign Affairs Committee Senator Mushahid Hussain hosted iftar dinner for colleagues. The reception, which turned out to be a big political gathering, as representatives of all political parties were present on the occasion, provided an opportunity to guests to have free and frank exchange of views with one another. The hallmark of the event was huge participation of the diplomatic corps in the iftar reception. Ambassadors and high commissioners of almost all leading countries attended the event. Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani wasRead More
Court sends 11 Chinese nationals on 14-day judicial remand
LAHORE (DNA) – A district and sessions court in Lahore has Monday sent 11 Chinese nationals involved in fake marriages with Pakistan girls on 14-day judicial remand to jail. The suspects have been accused of blackmailing and forcing Pakistani girls into indecent activities after marriage in China. The accused were presented before the court by the Federal Investigation Agency after two-day physical remand. Judicial Magistrate Amir Raza conducted the hearing. The FIA submitted the investigation report in the court which revealed that the suspects worked in the form of anRead More