Wednesday, July 24th, 2019
Pakistan will have to manage tense ties with India: Javed Jabbar
ISLAMABAD, JUL 24 (DNA) – “Two immediate neighbours –Pakistan and India- with inherently contrasting, often conflictual personas will continue to face dynamic tension. Regional and global geopolitical factors, especially the role of China and the US, will likely to have greater impact on this relationship. For the near term future, Pakistan will have to learn to manage its tense relationship with India without war, violent conflict, subversion, hate and follow a course towards improved unconditional dialogue, trade, travel, connectivity, and cooperation.” These were some of the thoughts and reflections ofRead More
Senate chairman removal: Government delegation calls on Fazlur Rehman
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – An eight-member government delegation Wednesday called on Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman at his home to hold talks regarding withdrawal of resolutions seeking removal of Senate chairman and deputy chairman. The representatives were led by Leader of House in Senate, Senator Shibli Faraz and Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan. The delegation talked to media after conducting dialogues with the HUI-F head. Jam Kamal Khan told that the government has presented its view point in front of Maulana Fazlur Rehman. “Good results will perhaps notRead More
NAB summons Maryam, Hassan, Hussain in asset beyond means, money laundering cases
LAHORE (DNA) – The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore has summoned Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice-president Maryam Nawaz, her brothers Hassan Nawaz and Hussain Nawaz to appear before its investigation team on July 31 in the money laundering and assets beyond means cases. Moreover, the accountability watchdog has also ordered Abbas Sharif’s son Abdul Aziz to appear in the bureau’s office on the same date in Lahore.
Remand of accused seeking plea bargain in fake bank accounts case extended
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Accountability court on Wednesday has extended physical remand of three accused, who had applied for plea bargain, in fake bank accounts case till July 31. During the hearing, the judge has directed to wind up case against them as soon as possible. The National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) investigation officer has told that the requests of the accused were under process with the department. It is to be mentioned here that Chairman of Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company and Consultant and Director of Nooriabad Power Company Khursheed Jamali,Read More
In Hong Kong, life in a ‘cage’
A yawning wealth gap in a city with high rents, low pay and long hours higher than New York, London or San Francisco for apartments half the size. Nearly one in five people living in poverty. A minimum wage of $4.82 an hour. Hong Kong, a semiautonomous Chinese city of 7.4 million people shaken this summer by huge protests, may be the world’s most unequal place to live. Anger over the growing power of mainland China in everyday life has fueled the protests, as has the desire of residents toRead More
PM Imran Khan condoles death of Chinese former PM Li Peng
The Prime Minister of Pakistan has extended heartfelt condolences on the passing away of former Premier of China Mr. Li Peng. Mr. Li Peng played a great role in the development and prosperity of China and for peace in the region. Premier Li Peng was a true friend and supporter of Pakistan who would always be remembered for his outstanding contributions for strengthening of traditional bonds of friendship between Pakistan and China. He was instrumental in setting the foundations for a comprehensive and broad based relationship between our two countries.Read More