Thursday, October 15th, 2020
Ijaz Shah chairs NACTA board meeting
ISLAMABAD : Interior Minister Ijaz Shah has said on Thursday that National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) has played a vigorous role in the elimination of terrorism. He expressed these views while chairing an important meeting of NACTA board of governors in Islamabad. The meeting reviewed the 14-point agenda. The board approved to utilise the approved budget of the NCTA via Finance Division. The facility of medical to the employees of the authority was also okayed according to the described rules and regulations. The NACTA Board also okayed the provision ofRead More
Iran lauds Pakistan role for supporting JCPOA
ISLAMABAD (DNA) : Due to the failure of the United States in the meeting of the UN Security Council, August 25, 2020, to extend the arms embargo on the Islamic Republic of Iran and adoption of a new Resolution in this regard, UNSCR 2231 is still legally binding and the members of the United Nations are required to implement and comply with it. According to this Resolution, with the end of 5 years from the adoption of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), some prohibitions and restrictions related toRead More
Zardari has master’s degree in crime: Sheikh Rasheed
LAHORE : Railways Minister Sheikh Rasheed has said that former president Asif Ali Zardari knows when he should visit the hospital and move home as he holds a master’s degree in crime. Talking to media in Lahore, Sheikh Rasheed took on Pakistan People’s Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari and declared him a master’s degree holder in crime. Commenting on the PDM protest movement, the minister said that now the opposition has been given permission, law and order should not be disturbed. Not today, not in December, but the incumbent governmentRead More
Money launderers played havoc with economy, says PM Imran
ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Thursday the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-led government has put Pakistan on the path of stability. Speaking with his adviser on parliamentary affairs Babar Awan who called on him at the Prime Minister’s Office, the premier said state institutions are dear to the nation. The prime minister said the incumbent government revamped the national economy that had been destroyed by money launderers. “Those who siphoned off national wealth are just looking for NRO,” he maintained. Babar Awan said the narrative against institutions is neither inRead More
PRESIDENT OF PAKISTAN HONOURS NAVAL CHIEF WITH NISHAN-E-IMTIAZ (MILITARY)
Islamabad, 15 Oct 20: The President of Pakistan has conferred Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) upon Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi, during an impressive ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr Islamabad. The Military Award has been conferred upon the Naval Chief in recognition of his exceptionally commendable performance and selfless devotion to the maritime defence of the country. Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan NiaziNI(M) in all his professional pursuits has exhibited dynamic leadership, impeccable moral strength, exemplary professional competence and remarkable sense of commitment while serving Pakistan Navy. During hisRead More
Govt on the forefront of economic recovery effort: PBIT
October 16, 2020 Chairman Punjab Board of Investment & Trade (PBIT) Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan has said that government is seriously persuing economic revival through enabling policies. Prime Minister Imran Khan is triggering economic activity through different long-term and near-term initiatives while he has actively engaged the private sector for improved input of their problems, he said. Chairman PBIT Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan said that economy has started showing signs of improvement despite challenges while the private sector is now more hopeful about an early turnaround. Talking to Convener FPCCIRead More