Sunday, August 23rd, 2020
US envoy Paul Jones leaving Pakistan
A.M.Bhatti ISLAMABAD, AUG 22 (DNA) – Ambassador Paul Jones Charge D Affaires of embassy of United States of America has completed his term and leaving Pakistan. Ambassador Paul Jones stayed in Pakistan for about two years. During his tenure he tried his best to put bilateral relations back on track. Ambassador Jones stepped into shoes of his predecessor Ambassador David Hale. USA did not appointed full fledge ambassador after departure of Ambassador Hale. Analysts believe, Pakistan-USA ties have not been on a positive trajectory for quite some time. As perRead More
IHC to hear Nawaz’s appeal against conviction in Al-Azizia reference on Sept 1
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will hear an appeal filed against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s conviction in Al-Azizia reference on September 1. A two-member bench of the Islamabad High Court will hear the appeal on September 1. Meanwhile, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) appeals against Nawaz Sharif’s extension of sentence and his acquittal in the flagship reference has also been fixed for hearing. The Islamabad High Court’s special bench comprising Justice Amir Farooq and Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani will hear the appeals of Nawaz Sharif and NAB. PakistanRead More
Encroachments on Karachi drains to be removed from Monday: Asad Umar
KARACHI : Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has said that an operation will be launched from Monday to remove encroachments on major drains of the city. Addressing a gathering the federal minister said that the government will resolve the problem of major nullahs of Karachi and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) will work over the problem. The federal government and Sindh government will work jointly over the problems faced by the people of Karachi. He said sewerage, transport, water shortage and solid waste management issues willRead More
Pakistan rejects Delhi’s ‘irresponsible’ statement on Second Round of China-Pak Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue
DNA ISLAMABAD, AUG 23 – Pakistan strongly rejects the unwarranted and irresponsible comments made by Spokesperson of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on the Joint Press Release of the Second Round of China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue. The MEA’s contentions about Jammu and Kashmir being the so-called “integral and inalienable part” of India and an “internal affair” are a laughable fiction, totally contrary to historical and legal facts and in violation of the relevant United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolutions. India’s self-serving claims regarding Jammu and Kashmir, including theRead More
Imran Khan named Man of the Year by Muslim 500
ISLAMABAD, AUG 23 – Prime Minister Imran Khan has been named Man of the Year in The Muslim 500: The World’s 500 Most Influential Muslims. The Muslim 500 is a book that ranks influential Muslim leaders and scholars from across the globe. This is the 11th edition of the book. “If The Muslim 500 was in print back in 1992 and I was then Chief Editor I would have nominated Imran Khan as our Muslim Man of the Year because of his brilliant performance in cricket, which culminated in Pakistan winning the 1992Read More
Tourists regularly visit Shah Allah Ditta caves located in Margalla Hills
ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 :The government has planned to review various aspects to further improve the Shah Allah Ditta caves in Margalla Hills to attract tourists. According to an official, a large number of local tourists as well as foreigners regularly visit the Shah Allah Ditta caves. He added the number of tourists could be double while taking various measures for promotion of this 2400 years ancient relics and increased facilities for tourists there. The scenic Margalla Hills hides the jem of archeological master piece of Shah Allah Ditta caves preservingRead More