ISLAMABAD, MAY 13 /DNA/ – The Government and people of Pakistan have received the news about the passing away of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, with a deep sense of grief and sorrow. With his departure, the UAE has lost a visionary leader, and the people of Pakistan a sincere friend. His Highness Sheikh Khalifa played a key role in the development and modernization of the UAE. His leadership and vision were pivotal to the UAE’s emergence as a major economicRead More

ISLAMABAD, MAY 13: Former prime minister Imran Khan on Friday warned that a “sea of people” set to march towards Islamabad would “sweep everyone away” if the government did not announce a date for elections. Addressing a huge public gathering in Mardan, Imran said an “absconder” sitting in London must realise that he would not be allowed to take decisions about Pakistan. Imran emphasised that he was calling people to Islamabad for a “revolution” and not for politics. Referring to Shehbaz Sharif, Asif Zardari and Maulana Fazlur Rehman as theRead More

ISLAMABAD, MAY 13 /DNA/ – To compliment the lifestyle of the upscale residents, living in, Peshawar, Hashoo Group is in the process of developing Pearl-Continental Hotel and Shopping Arcade. Mr. Shakir Bhura, Chief Financial Officer, Hospitality and Real Estate Division, Hashoo Group and Mr. Wasiq Ali Khan, CEO, Star Marketing Pvt. Ltd. had an agreement signing ceremony to provide Marketing services for the upcoming Shopping Arcade, at Pearl-Continental Peshawar, in the presence of Mr. Murtaza Hashwani, Deputy Chairman and CEO, Hashoo Group and Chairman Board of Governors, Hashoo School ofRead More

PESHAWAR, May 13: Ministry of Interior has issued directives for assigning body search of pedestrians inside immigration centers and border points to Pakistan Customs.A notification in this regard was also issued by Secretary Interior, restricting other departments for performing the same duty at borders.The decision has been welcomed by Vice President Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI), Ziaul Haq Sarhadi.In a statement issued here on Friday, Zia Sarhadi termed the decision as very appropriate as search by different departments was not only creating problems but also delay inRead More

Karachi, MAY 13 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety & Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Shazia Atta Marri has visited the office of the Director General, Benazir Income Support Programme, Central Zone, Karachi hereon.Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Saftey, Shazia Marri during a review meeting on Friday directed to the concerned officers to resolve issues and complaints received from beneficiaries of Benazir Income Support Programme on top priority. Ms Marri said that she is  committed to visist the offices of Benazir Income SupportRead More

ISLAMABAD, MAY 13: PTI leader and former human rights minister Shireen Mazari on Friday said that “now everyone knows the neutrals were not actually neutral,” and went on to question whether they were “part of the conspiracy to derail Pakistan on the economic and democratic front”. The word neutral is a reference to the military, which has consistently claimed it is neutral as the country goes through political upheaval since the filing of the no-confidence motion against former premier Imran Khan on March 8. In a press conference in IslamabadRead More