Friday, August 27th, 2021
IHC serves notice in Noor Mukadam case
DNA ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday served notices to Therapy Works’ employees seeking their comments in the Noor Mukadam murder case after the deceased woman’s father appealed for cancellation of their bail pleas. IHC’s Justice Aamer Farooq heard the case filed by Noor’s father, Shaukat Mukadam. The court has also sought case records from additional district and session courts. Petitioner’s lawyer Barrister Qasim Nawaz Abbasi told IHC the suspect had hidden facts from the lower court, as he mentioned his client had also named Therapy Works’ chief executiveRead More
Pakistan, UK discuss matters of bilateral interest
ISLAMABAD, AUG 27 /DNA/ – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi received telephone call from Mr. Dominic Raab, Secretary for Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Affairs and First Secretary of State of the United Kingdom. Views were exchanged on the latest developments in Afghanistan. Noting that Pakistan was closely following the evolving situation, the Foreign Minister strongly condemned the terrorist attack near the Kabul Airport in which so many precious lives were lost. The Foreign Minister underscored that safety, security, stability and protection of the rights of all Afghans were critically important.Read More
NAB recovered Rs 822 bn from corrupt elements: Chairman
Islamabad, AUG 27: /DNA/ – Justice Javed Chairman NAB has said that NAB, Pakistan’s focal organisation under the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) which is an honour and pride for Pakistan which has recovered Rs.822 billion directly and indirectly since inception.He said that NAB is committed to a corruption free Pakistan as NAB officers are considering eradication of corruption from Pakistan as their national duty. The NAB chairman said that NAB was set up to eradicate corruption and recover money looted from corrupt elements.Since its inception, the NAB hasRead More
Top Republicans hit out at Joe Biden over Afghanistan deaths by calling for resignation
WASHINGTON: The top Republican in the House of Representatives lashed out at President Joe Biden on Friday over the deaths of 13 U.S. service members in Afghanistan but stopped short of joining calls from other Republicans for the Democratic president to resign or face impeachment. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy instead asked Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi to call lawmakers back from an August break to consider legislation that he said would prevent a U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan until all Americans are out of the country. “This isn’t the tested leadership the president promised. It’s a picture of weakness and incompetence,” McCarthy toldRead More
UN Secy Gen. Antonio Guterres phones FM Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, AUG 27 /DNA/ – Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi received a telephone call today from the United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG), Antonio Guterres. The two leaders exchanged views on the situation in Afghanistan. Foreign Minister Qureshi underscored that Pakistan will continue to play its constructive role in support of the efforts to promote peace and stability in Afghanistan. The Foreign Minister appreciated the contribution of the United Nations in addressing the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. He noted that it was imperative for the international community to remain engaged withRead More
US envoy lauds Pakistan’s efforts in promoting regional peace and stability
RAWALPINDI, AUG 27 /DNA/ – Angela Ageler, US Charge d’ Affairs to Pakistan called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, today. During the meeting matters of mutual interest, regional security and recent situation in Afghanistan were discussed in detail. COAS said that Pakistan has no favourites in Afghanistan and our sole aim is helping achieve peaceful, sovereign stable and prosperous Afghanistan. COAS strongly condemned the terrorist attacks at Kabul airport and expressed sorrow over the loss of precious lives. He also reiterated the combined resolveRead More