ISLAMABAD, OCT 06 (DNA) – Islamabad Mayor Sheikh Ansar Aziz has resigned in protest, accusing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government of interfering in the local bodies of Islamabad. According to details, the PTI had twice filed a reference against the mayor of Islamabad and removed him from office. The court reinstated Sheikh Ansar. He has now resigned, but has four months left in his term. It is pertinent to mention that the Mayor of Islamabad Sheikh Ansar belongs to the opposition party PML-N. This year, a reference was filed against him, accusingRead More

LAHORE, OCT 06 (DNA) – Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar gave in-principle approval to make Orange Train operational on October 25. He also directed to complete the beautification work under the track soon. According to details, the Punjab Cabinet has already fixed the fare of Orange Line Metro train at Rs40. Operational matters are also being completed expeditiously. It may be recalled that the Punjab Chief Minister has presided over several meetings regarding the Orange Train and has also given briefings on various issues on the spot. After several meetings andRead More

ISLAMABAD, OCT 06 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed to evolve comprehensive strategy to bring down prices of essential items. Briefing media about the decisions taken in the federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad on Tuesday, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz said the Prime Minister expressed serious concerns over rising prices of edible items. The Minister said cabinet was given detailed briefing about stocks of wheat and sugar in the country and it said that sufficient quantity of these commodities is available in the country. He said wheat pricesRead More

RAWALPINDI, OCT 06 (DNA) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday visited Skardu and Gilgit and and inaugurated state of the art Software Technology Park, an initiative of Special Communication Organisation (SCO). According to a statement issued by the Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR), the COAS was briefed on latest situation and operational preparations of FCNA troops deployed along Line of Control (LOC). Interacting with officers and men, Gen Bajwa appreciated their high morale, operational readiness under challenging environment and harsh weather conditions. He emphasised to ensure highestRead More

ISLAMABAD, OCT 06 (DNA) – Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne on Tuesday expressed his love for Pakistani delicious mangoes and thanked President Arif Alvi for sending a gift of Pakistani mangoes. In a letter written to President Dr. Arif Alvi, Prince of Wales Prince Charles had thanked President Dr Arif Alvi and said he was amusingly amazed upon receiving mangoes’ gifts. “Pakistani mangoes are very delicious,” the Prince wrote in a letter and added that he and his wife really appreciate the wonderful gift of mangoes. President Dr ArifRead More

ISLAMABAD, OCT 06 (DNA) – Renowned Ulema and Mashiekh have expressed their commitment to maintain interfaith harmony in the country in the light of historic document “Paigham-e-Pakistan”. According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the meeting of ulema and Mashiekh of different sects was held in Islamabad today with Minister Dr Noor-ul-Haq Qadri in the chair and signed a 20-point Unified Code of Conduct to promote harmony in the country. According the document, they urged citizens of Pakistan to ensure respect of basic rights of others including equality, social and political rights,Read More