Monday, January 20th, 2020
NAB absolutely committed to root out corruption as fight against corruption is being taken as a national duty: Chairman NAB
ISLAMABAD: January 20, 2020: Honorable Mr. Justice Javed Iqbal, Chairman NAB has said that NAB is absolutely committed to root out corruption with iron hands in an atmosphere of renewed energy and dynamism, where fight against corruption is being taken as a national duty. He said these remarks while addressing NAB officers at NAB Headquarters and said that our Father of the Nation Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in his address to the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan had termed “One of the biggest curses… is corruption and bribery. That really is aRead More
ECC to consider increase in gas tariffs by 214pc
ISLAMABAD JAN 18 (DNA) – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the federal cabinet, in its today’s meeting in Islamabad, is expected to approve an increase in gas tariffs by 214 percent. Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance Abdul Hafeez Shaikh will chair a meeting of the ECC that is expected to deliberate on a six-point agenda in its session, particularly concerning the “shortage of wheat flour and wheat supply to the mills” and gas tariffs. A summary for raising gas tariff by 214 percent has also been forwardedRead More
Man Utd’s Rashford to sit out for six weeks following stress fracture
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has been sidelined for at least six weeks following a stress fracture in his back, confirmed by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Rashford was forced off less than 15 minutes after coming on as a second half substitute in a FA Cup third round replay win over Wolves on Wednesday. He was absent for United’s 2-0 defeat at Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday. Speaking after the match at Anfield, Solskjaer said the England international is not expected to return to training for six weeks, meaningRead More
World Cup sacrifice worth it for battling Wood
PORT ELIZABETH JAN 20 (DNA) – Fast bowler Mark Wood said he has no regrets about aggravating a knee injury during England’s triumphant showing at last year’s World Cup final, even though it sidelined him for six months. Wood, who hurt his left knee and suffered a side strain during the victory over New Zealand at Lord’s in July, returned to the England line-up for the third test against South Africa. “I had three balls left and every ball I bowled it got worse. I knew it wasRead More
President Ilham Aliyev paid tribute to 20 January martyrs
BAKU JAN 20 (DNA):President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and first lady Mehriban Aliyeva have paid tribute to the victims of the 20 January tragedy on the National Mourning Day. President Ilham Aliyev laid a wreath at the “Eternal Flame” memorial. The Defense Ministry’s military orchestra played the national anthem of Azerbaijan. Among those in attendance at the commemorative ceremony were Prime Minister Ali Asadov, Parliament Speaker Ogtay Asadov, head of the Presidential Administration Samir Nuriyev, state and government officials, heads of religious communities, ambassadorsRead More
Pakistan a great country to live and serve: Maldives ambassador
ISLAMA BAD, JAN 20 (DNA) –Pakistan is a wonderful country to serve and live because of its hospitable people and excellent working environment said Ahmed Saleem outgoing Ambassador of Maldives. He added, during his four years and eight month tenure in Pakistan he tired his best to bring both Maldives and Pakistan closer in all fields especially trade, economy and tourism. The outgoing Maldives ambassador expressed these views while speaking during a farewell reception hosted in his honour by Shakil Express. Prominent Pakistani figures and a large number ofRead More