Friday, May 7th, 2021
Recounting of votes continues in NA-249 Karachi
KARACHI: The recounting of votes in the National Assembly (NA) constituency NA-249 by-election continued on the second consecutive day today (Friday) despite boycott by all the political parties except Pakistan People’s Party (PPP). As per details, the votes polled at 12 polling stations have been recounted today so far. Until now the recounting of 72 polling stations in NA-249 Karachi has been completed by the staff. Yesterday, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) had boycotted the vote recount, over non-provisionRead More
COAS calls on Saudi crown prince
JEDDAH: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who is in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on an official visit, called on Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief also met Saudi Deputy Defence Minister Prince Khalid Bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. During the meetings, the military’s media wing said, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including recent developments in the Afghan peace process, bilateral defence, security, collaboration for regional peace and connectivity were discussed. “PakistanRead More
Covid: Germany rejects US-backed proposal to waive vaccine patents
Germany has rejected a US-backed proposal to waive exclusive rights on Covid-19 vaccines. In a statement, German government said that the protection of intellectual property is a source of innovation and must remain so. Earlier, the European Union said it is ready to talk about the proposal, and some states have given it their full backing.
President approves 90-day remission in jail terms for convicts on Eid-ul-Fitr
Islamabad : President Dr Arif Alvi has approved 90-day remission in jail terms for the convicts on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. The president approved reduction in the jail terms of those convicted for different crimes; however, the remission would not be applicable on those involved in the heinous crimes.
Heydar Aliyev – Liberator of the Azerbaijani statehood
The day after the bloody tragedy committed by the Soviet troops in Baku on the night of 19-20 January 1990, Heydar Aliyev made a statement at Azerbaijan`s Representative Office in Moscow demanding to punish the organizers and executors of the crime against the people of Azerbaijan May 10 is the 98th birthday anniversary of the founder of modern Azerbaijan, national leader Heydar Aliyev. The national leader has done unparalleled work for his nation during his time in power in the Soviet period and as president of an independent Azerbaijan. The dayRead More
Govt places Ahsan Iqbal’s name on ECL
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has placed Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) MNA Ahsan Iqbal on the Exit Control List (ECL). Sources having knowledge of the matter said the Ministry of Interior placed his name on the no-fly list. His name was added to the ECL after approval of the federal cabinet, they said. Iqbal is facing the Narowal Sports City reference filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). Last year in November, the national graft buster filed the reference against the former federal minister. As per the NAB, the sports cityRead More