Sunday, May 17th, 2020
Sh. Anser to challenge his suspension in court
ISLAMABAD (DNA) Ex. Mayor of Islamabad Sheikh Anser Aziz has termed his suspension as an act of victimization on the part of sitting PTI government adding he would challenge the decision in the court of law. Giving reaction to his suspension orders issued on Sunday, the Mayor said the issuance of orders on holiday was a clear manifestation of govt’s ill will. He said govt had not followed legal course. Sheikh Anser said the govt wanted to remove him because he was working day and night for the welfareRead More
New Zealand’s coronavirus rules do not even exempt the PM
In New Zealand, no one is exempted from the strict coronavirus preventive measures — not even Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who was denied entry to a cafe because of her own social distancing rules. Ardern, her fiance Clarke Gayford and a group of friends were sent back from a cafe in Wellington on Saturday because it had already reached its customer limit. “I have to take responsibility for this, I didn’t get organised and book anywhere,” Gayford tweeted in response to another diner, who had spotted the couple being turnedRead More
Azerbaijan’s export to Russia increases
BAKU, MAY 17 – During January-April of this year, the volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Russia made up $ 804,007.6 thousand which is $ 35,076 thousand or 4.2% less as compared with the same period of the last year, according to the calculations conducted by “APA-Economics” on the basis of the indicators issued by the State Customs Committee. In the reporting period, the volume of export increased by $ 15,089.6 thousand or 8.5% and made up $ 193,536.1 thousand, while the volume of import decreased by $ 50,165.6Read More
Modi’s RSS inspired doctrine on IOJ&K very clear: PM
ISLAMABAD, May 17 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday said Modi’s Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) inspired extremist doctrine was very clear on Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJ&K) where Kashmiris had been subjected to worst human rights violations and deprived of their right to self-determination as guaranteed by the United Nations Security Council. In series of tweets, the prime minister mentioned the relentless oppressive and inhuman tactics, Modi’s government was pursuing in IOJ&K through illegal annexation and brutal use of force. “Modi’s RSS-inspired doctrine on IOJK very clear: First,Read More
Chinese Ambassador to Israel Found Dead in His Home
Chinese Ambassador to Israel Du Wei was found dead Sunday in his apartment in a Tel Aviv suburb. Police have launched an investigation into his death. Du, 58, was found dead in his bed and appears to have died in his sleep. He left behind a wife and a son. He was appointed as China’s envoy to Israel in February. Initial reports say that Du was found dead in his bed by staff at his residence, and that no signs of violence were found on his body. The Magen David Adom firstRead More
Pak Navy Chief condoles over martyrdom of Iranian Navy forces
ISLAMABAD, MAY 17 (DNA) – Pakistan Naval Chief Admiral “Zafar Mahmood Abbasi” has extended condolences to his Iranian counterpart over the martyrdom of Iranian Navy forces in ship tragedy. According to a statement of Pakistan embassy in Tehran, Admiral Abbasi has sent a message of heartfelt condolences on behalf of all ranks of Pakistan Navy to Rear Admiral “Hussein Khanzadi” Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy on the tragic incident at sea resulting in the loss of precious lives of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy. “While statingRead More