Tuesday, August 27th, 2019
NAB chairman urges officers not to take any pressure
ISLAMABAD, AUG 27 (DNA) – Justice Javaid Iqbal, Chairman NAB visited NAB Rawalpindi/Islamabad Bureau. Director General NAB Rawalpindi Irfan Naeem Mangi along with his team gave briefing to the Chairman about the Fake Bank Account Scam cases. The Chairman NAB said that NAB is committed to eradicate corruption and recover looted money from corrupt elements by adopting “Accountability for All” policy. The officers of NAB should work fearlessly without taking any pressure. He also reiterated that all cases should be conducted on merit on the basis of solid evidenceRead More
Iceland’s Purple Planes Are Grounded, and With Them, Its Economy
REYKJAVIK, Iceland — In retrospect, it was probably not a fantastic idea to leave Iceland’s economic fortunes tethered to an airline called WOW. Before it collapsed in March, WOW Air delivered more than one-fourth of all international visitors to this ruggedly spectacular island nation. Its credulity-straining fares — $199 round trip from New York and San Francisco — were key elements of a tourism bonanza that lifted Iceland from its catastrophic 2008 financial crisis.
Sri Lankan organization donates 50 eye Cornea to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, AUG 27 (DNA) –An NGO of Sri Lanka has donated 50 eye corneas to Pakistan during a ceremony held at the Prime Minister official residence. A delegation from Sri Lanka and Sri Lankan High Commissioner in Pakistan Noordeen Shaheid met with the prime minister. Sight Foundation of Sri Lanka headed by Ifthikhar Aziz donated eye corneas. The donation of eye corneas was initiated by Sri Lankan High Commission in Islamabad. Prime Minister highly valued and appreciated the humanitarian gesture which would enable people of Pakistan to regain eyesight. TheRead More
Besieged Kashmir: Life remains paralysed for 23rd day
SRINAGAR (DNA) – Modi-led Hindu nationalist Indian government’s imposition of stringent curfew, after abrogation of articles 370 and 35A of its Constitution through a rushed presidential decree on Aug. 5, entered its 23rd consecutive day on Tuesday. The people of the region have been suffering from immense difficulties due to communication blackout and shortage of essential commodities including baby food and life-saving medicines. As Indian authorities plan silencing the people of occupied Kashmir from holding demonstrations against the government, due to severe blockade, a famine-like situation has emerged as peopleRead More
ECP to announce verdict on plea against Maryam’s party post on Sept 3
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday has postponed its verdict on a plea challenging the appointment of Maryam Nawaz as vice president of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). According to details, the verdict will be announced on September 3. Earlier, a three-member bench headed by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) retired Justice Sardar Muhammad Raza had reserved the decision on August 1 and decided to announce it on August 27. However, in today‘s hearing, the commission deferred the verdict for want of more information. Let it be knownRead More
PM Imran, Saudi Crown Prince discuss regional situation on phone
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan held a telephonic conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday night. PM Imran briefed the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the latest regional situation arising after India revoked the special status for Jammu and Kashmir. Saudi Crown Prince during the conversation said that Kashmir issue should be resolved according to the United Nations resolutions.