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CPNE condoles demise of veteran journalist Mumtaz Ali

  DNA KARACHI – July 13, 2020: The Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) has condoled on the demise of veteran journalist Mr. Mumtaz Ali and described it as a brave man and significant contributions in journalism. The CPNE President Arif Nizami, Secretary General Dr. Jabbar Khattak and members have expressed their profound sorrow over sad demise of Mr. Mumtaz Ali, Publisher and Chief Editor Daily “News Zone” and Monthly “Crime Zone” Karachi. They pray to Allah for the forgiveness of the deceased, to place him the best place underRead More


Necessary to impose at least 20 years of economic emergency in the country: Khawaja Ramee Hassan

DNA ISLAMABAD, JUL 13 – PML-Q Deputy Secretary Information Khawaja Rameez Hassan has said that in order to strengthen the infrastructure of the state, it is necessary to impose at least 20 years of economic emergency in the country.   He said that corrupt elements in tax and revenue collection agencies have hollowed out the roots of the country. To strengthen the process of accountability, the assets of corrupt individuals should be confiscated and handed over to national custody.   Cases against them should be tried in military courts insteadRead More


Parliament, provinces under attack, says Sherry Rehman

DNA ISLAMABAD, JUL 13 –  Strongly opposing Senator Saif Ali Khan’s constitutional amendment to amend the NFC in the senate today, Parliamentary leader of the PPP in the Senate, Senator Sherry Rehman in her speech said, “It is the provinces tax collection that is running Pakistan, not the federation which is complaining about “giving away its resources” to the provinces. This is a backdoor attack on the federation’s unity and stability. Have people not seen the history of the country? Where Pakistan broke because of such attacks on provinces rights?”Read More


Uzair Baloch denies all murder charges

Uzair Baloch, who has been accused of committing 198 murders during the Lyari gang war, has denied all murder charges. During an appearance in an anti-terrorism court on Monday, he said that he has not recorded any confessional statement under Section 164 (Power to record statements and confessions) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The judicial magistrate must have made a mistake, he claimed. “I swear to God, I didn’t kill anyone,” Baloch said in court. The court then asked him if his statement will stay the same if heRead More


Afghan forces suffer casualties during clash with Taliban

DNA KABUL, JUL  13 –  The Afghan forces suffered casualties in an attack by Taliban group in northern Parwan province of Afghanistan. A spokesman for the Provincial government, Wahida Shahkar, said that a group of Taliban militants attacked the security posts in Shinwwari district on Sunday night.   The attack left at least 4 security personnel dead and wounded at least 3 others. she further added that the Taliban militants also suffered heavy casualties during the clashes and the dead bodies of three Taliban militants were left in the areaRead More


CGGC sends third batch of technicians to build CPEC projects

DNA ISLAMABAD, July 13 : A total of 215 Chinese technicians arrived here on Monday by a chartered plane which is the third batch of builders sent by China Gezhouba Group Corporation (CGGC).   According to Gwadar Pro, these technicians were sent for various projects under the framework of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Upon the completion of quarantine, the 215 Chinese technicians will be dispatched to Dasu Hydropower Project, Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Station, Suki Kinari Hydroelectric Project and Mohmand hydroelectric project. Due to the impact of the COVID-19, various projects areRead More