DNA ISLAMABAD, JAN 1 – The Government of Pakistan, today, shared with the Indian High Commission in Islamabad a list of 319 Indian prisoners in Pakistan, including 49 civilians and 270 fishermen prisoners.   This step is consistent with the provisions of the Consular Access Agreement between Pakistan and India, signed on 21 May 2008, under which both countries are required to exchange lists of prisoners in each other’s custody twice a year, on 1st January and 1st July, respectively.   The Indian Government also simultaneously shared the list ofRead More

DNA ISLAMABAD, JAN 1 – The stunning achievement of poverty reduction has not only improved lives in China but also through its newly established Belt and Road Initiative is sharing the dividends to the regions beyond China, says a report published by Gwadar Pro on Friday Pakistan as one of the important partners through China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is receiving the uplift at the same time where the project is at the second phase focusing on lifting the people from poverty apart from focusing on agriculture and industrial cooperation. Recently, anRead More

LAHORE, JAN 1 – The Punjab government has removed Umar Sheikh from the post of Lahore Capital City Police Officer, it emerged on Friday. Sheikh has been replaced with Ghulam Mehmood Dogar, who has served as a police officer for 14 years.

PESHAWAR : Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Mahmood Khan announced on Friday that the provincial government will rebuild Karak’s Hindu temple that was vandalised and burned by a mob. In a statement, the chief minister said the government will ensure the temple is rebuilt without delay and that the authorities concerned have already been issued directives for the purpose. “We will ensure protection of sacred places of minorities at any cost,” he reiterated, adding those involved in the tragic incident have been apprehended and strict action will be taken againstRead More