ISLAMABAD (DNA) – National Accountability Bureau (NAB) said it has arrested 4000 people till now and the success rate of proving the crimes remained at 70 %. As per report NAB received 426000 complaints of corruption and action was taken on 14000 applications. The report added that an inquiry was launched over 8000 applications while 4200 cases were formally investigated. It said bureau filed 3500 references of corruption in the courts and 1231 references pertaining to Rs900 billion of corruption money are under hearing.

ISLAMABAD, JUNE 23 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Sunday has said that a strategic plan has been agreed with the European Union after lengthy talks with the EU bloc. Talking to media in Islamabad before leaving for Brussels, he said, he will sign this agreement with EU s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini. The minister said that it will begin long-term cooperation with the European Union, which is a positive development. Qureshi further said that during the visit, he will meet NATORead More

ISLAMABAD, JUNE 23 (DNA): Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani was conferred upon Nishan-e-Pakistan, the highest civil award of the country, at an impressive investiture ceremony held at President House on Sunday. The highest civil award of Pakistan was conferred upon Amir of Qatar in recognition of his efforts for further fostering fraternal ties between the two brotherly countries of Pakistan and Qatar. The ceremony was attended by Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser, Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjarani, members of federal cabinet, parliamentarians, members of Qatari delegation andRead More

ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Pakistan and the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding extradition of former Finance Minister Ishaq Dar. According to adocument, UK only to hand over Ishaq Dar in the signed MoU as he will be extradited on legal basis for criminal offences and other cases. As per document, Pakistan will pay all the expenses on the transit of Ishaq Dar. According to MoU, no country can make financial demands after the deliverance, custody or arrest of a person. Special Assistant to Prime Minister onRead More

ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazl) leader Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman announced to host an All Parties Conference of opposition parties on June 26 at 11 AM. The conference will host the representatives of opposition parties at Islamabad to formulate a joint strategy for future course-of-action against the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government. The APC would also discuss the matters related to change of senate chairman. Sources said all opposition parties would attend the meeting. Shehbaz Sharif would represent PML-N while Maryam Nawaz along with senior leadership would also attend theRead More