Saturday, April 2nd, 2022
PM Imran Khan takes live calls from public on eve of crucial NA vote
ISLAMABAD, APR 2: A day before the National Assembly goes to vote to decide the fate of his government, Prime Minister Imran Khan is taking live calls from the public. The question and answer session, which began a little before 5:30pm, is being broadcast live on television, radio and digital media. Those with queries can dial the number 051-9210809 and speak to the prime minister. It is not clear how long the session would last. “Before taking your telephone calls, I want to talk to the people of my countryRead More
Punjab Assembly: Voting to elect new leader of the house to be held on Sunday
LAHORE, APR 2: The Punjab Assembly (PA) will go to vote on Sunday (tomorrow) to find the new leader of the house following Usman Buzdar’s resignation. The development occurred after the session was held briefly today after four hours of delays and amid sloganeering from both opposition and treasury benches. The session was subsequently adjourned till 11:30am tomorrow. According to the assembly secretary, nomination papers for the position could be submitted to his office till 5pm today while their scrutiny would commence at 6pm. The voting process will be carriedRead More
Money laundering: Court issues notice to Shehbaz on plea for bail cancellation
LAHORE, A special court on Saturday issued notice to Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif for April 4 on an application, filed by Federal Investigation Agency ( FIA) for cancellation of his interim bail in money-laundering and sugar scam. The court sought arguments from parties on the application, on the next date of hearing. Special Judge Central Ejaz Hussain Awan conducted the proceedings on an application, filed by the FIA. An FIA prosecutor submitted an application for interim bail cancellation of Shehbaz Sharif, saying that the accused wasRead More
Ramazan Rashan Gifts distributed to poor
Rawalpindi, APR 2: /DNA/ – Former Federal Secretary Muzaffar Qureshi has said that the best of all mankind to ever walk the earth is no one except our dear Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) who is the mercy not only by his name but his all deeds are also mercy. We should help the weak and helpless people of society by following the teachings and practical teachings of the Holy Prophet. He expressed these views while addressing the RamazanRashan Distribution function held here under the auspices of Jinnah Iqbal South Asian PulseRead More
War-torn Yemen holds breath for breakthrough truce
Sanaa, Yemen’s warring parties are set to lay down their weapons for the first nationwide truce since 2016 on Saturday with all eyes on whether the UN-brokered ceasefire will hold. The Iran-backed Huthi rebels and Saudi-led coalition have both agreed to observe the two-month truce, which is to take effect at 1600 GMT on the first day of Ramadan. Yemen’s intractable war has killed hundreds of thousands directly or indirectly and displaced millions, triggering the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, according to the United Nations. Previous ceasefires have been ineffective. ARead More
After crisis, Spain’s right-wing PP appoints new leader
Seville, Spain, APR 2 /DNA/ – Spain’s opposition Popular Party (PP) on Saturday overwhelmingly voted for Alberto Nunez Feijoo as leader in the hope the calm, experienced moderate with a pragmatic outlook will return the right-wing faction to power. After 13 years governing Galicia in northwestern Spain with an impressive track record of four absolute majorities, the party is hoping the 60-year-old will be able to translate his regional success to a national level. In a vote on Saturday morning, he was elected with 98.3 percent of the ballots atRead More