Saturday, September 5th, 2020
Fears of no-trade deal Brexit rise as UK says progress unlikely at talks
LONDON/BRUSSELS, SEP 05 (DNA) – The chances of Britain leaving the European Union without a trade deal have risen sharply as negotiations have been threatened by London s insistence that it have full autonomy over its state aid plans, negotiators and diplomats said. The United Kingdom left the EU on Jan. 31, turning its back after 47 years on the post-World War Two project that sought to build the ruined nations of Europe into a global power. The British exit followed more than three years of wrangling over an exit deal sinceRead More
Rains, flash floods kill 57 people in KP: PDMA
PESHAWAR, SEP 05 (DNA) – At least 57 people were killed and 52 injured in different rain-related incidents from August 31 till date due to recent floods and heavy rainfall in various districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). According to a report by Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, at least 20 districts of the KP have been affected by during recent spell of heavy rains and floods. 19 women and 19 children are also among the dead. The report stated that around 49 houses were completely destroyed while 387Read More
‘Role of Nawaz Sharif, Asif Zardari ended in Pakistan’s politics’
LAHORE, SEP 05 (DNA) – Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed has said on Saturday that the role of the former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and former president Asif Ali Zardari has ended in the politics of Pakistan. Sheikh Rasheed, while addressing a press conference, said that Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s politics is only limited with statements not more than that. Focusing on PM’s Karachi visit, the minister said that it will be an achievement if Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Sindh government and Centre are able to solve issues of peopleRead More
Nawaz willing to return to Pakistan without completing treatment
LAHORE, SEPT 5 (DNA) – Sources have revealed what went on inside the emergency meeting of Pakistan Muslim League (N) leadership in Lahore today. Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has apparently shown willingness to leave England without completing his treatment and return to Pakistan. According to details, the meeting was held at the residence of PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif in Model Town, Lahore. The meeting had a one-point agenda of discussing Nawaz Sharif’s health. It was attended by key leaders of PML-N. According to sources, all provincial officials of PML-NRead More
CJCSC meets General Valery V. Gerasimov of Russia in Moscow
MOSCOW, SEPT 5 (DNA) – General Nadeem Raza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, met General Valery V. Gerasimov, Chief of General Staff, Russian Federation during his visit to Moscow. CJCSC is on two days official visit to Russia to attend Defence and Security Cooperation conference at SCO forum. Matters of bilateral military cooperation and regional security dynamics between the two countries were discussed during the meeting. General Valery V. Gerasimov lauded the professionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged Pakistan’s sacrifices in fight against terrorism. Chairman JCSC will alsoRead More
Nation ready to celebrate defence day with patriotic zeal: Malik Anwar
ATTOCK, SEPT 5 (DNA) – Provincial Minister for Revenue Col (R) Malik Anwar Khan said on Saturday that Defence Day would be celebrated on 6th September with national enthusiasm to pay tribute to our armed forces. In a statement issued here, provincial minister said that nation was united to defend our motherland because passion of sacrifice flowed in our veins like blood. He said that 6th September was a historical day when armed forces of the country defeated the enemy. He said that the defence day was being celebrated eachRead More