Monday, September 16th, 2019
Chairman Bilawal summons Senior Party Leaders’ meeting
Islamabad, 16 September 2019: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has called an important consultative meeting at 3pm on 18th September at Zardari House Islamabad. Senator Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, the spokesman of Chairman PPP said that the consultation will be held on the issue of sending Imran Khan’s government packing in December this year. Party Chairman will consult senior party leadership on the issue. Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s countrywide visit will also be discussed in the meeting. The meeting will chalk out strategy after discussion on country’s political and economicalRead More
Shehbaz Gill likely to take important position in federal govt
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 16 (DNA) – Former spokes person to Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Gill is likely to be given an important position in Federal government. Shehbaz Gill on Monday met PM Imran Khan to discuss important issues. Sources said Gill would be given a charge in federal government. Shehbaz after resigning from Punjab government said he is proud of his leader Imran Khan. He said “I will serve Pakistan even without any position in government.”.=DNA ======
Non-resident envoys present credentials to President Arif Alvi
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 16 (DNA) – Non-Resident Ambassadors/High Commissioners-designate of New Zealand, Cyprus, Venezuela, Croatia and Ghana presented their Credentials to President Dr. Arif Alvi in a credentials ceremony at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad on Monday. The President felicitated the newly appointed Non-Resident Ambassadors/High Commissioners-designate to Pakistan and hoped that they would work for further strengthening the existing ties of their respective countries with Pakistan. Among them were Mr. Hamish Craig MacMaster (New Zealand), Mr. Petros T. Nacouzis (Cyprus), Mr. Carlos Alcala Cordones (Venezuela), Dr. Drago Stambuk (Croatia) and Mr. Sayuti YahayaRead More
PCB not concerned for visually impaired cricketers: PBCC
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The dejected Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) has expressed disappointment over the approach of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) towards the visually-impaired cricketers, saying despite ardent efforts, they were not getting time for a meeting by the latter. Chairman PBCC Sultan Shah in a letter last week said, I had requested PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani for a meeting to discuss matters related to PBCC budget. “PBCC had requested for a short meeting from September 2 to 4, but I have not received any reply from PCB onRead More
ECP to announce verdict in Maryam Nawaz’s party designation case on Tuesday
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has reserved verdict in Maryam Nawaz’s party designation case which will be announced on Tuesday (tomorrow) at 11:00 AM. Advocate Hassan Maan, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) counsel, argued that Section 203 should be read with Article 62 and 63. A PTI candidate in South Punjab was dismissed from party designation on the same principle which bars disqualified leaders from holding any position in party, he said. Hassan Maan further added that the Supreme Court said Section 203 was formulated just to benefitRead More
‘No deal, no compromise’ with the corrupt: PM Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Dr Babar Awan Monday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at the premier’s office, and the two deliberated on legal, constitutional and political affairs, country’s present situation and international relations. PM Imran Khan affirmed in the meeting that ‘no deal, no compromise’ is possible with the corrupt elements. The process of accountability is being held without any political influence for the first time in Pakistan’s history, the premier stressed. Imran Khan held detailed discussions with Babar Awan over his upcoming US and SaudiRead More