Monday, July 18th, 2022
Punjab by-polls: Nawaz says was not in favor of forming govt from day one
LONDON – Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, a day after his party suffered a humiliating defeat in Punjab by-elections, said that he was not in favor of forming government from day one. According to sources, PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif, PPP co chairman Asif Ali Zardari and JUI-F head Maulana Fazlur Rehman held a telephonic conversation to discuss situation after majority of the PMLN-candidates lost by-polls held on Sunday. Leadership of the coalition government was of the view that masses did not vote for PML-N due to hike price of petroleumRead More
Sino-Indian Cooperation Imperative for Regional Peace and Stability, say experts
ISLAMABAD, JUL 18 /DNA/ – Sino-Indian relations displayed a great deal of potential during two recent events, i.e., the pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine crises, said Professor Dr. Swaran Singh. He was addressing a webinar titled New Dimensions on the Sino-Indian Relations, organised by the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS). Professor Singh said that the current Sino-Indian ties were rooted in the shared mission of overcoming the limitations which rendered them constrained in progressing their ties across all sectors. He said that it was interesting to note that how India andRead More
Monsoon-rain Rresponse Teams on high alert in Gwadar
ISLAMABAD, July 18 (DNA): Monsoon-rain Rresponse Teams have been set on high alert in Gwadar, says a report published by Gwadar Pro on Monday. To review the situation resulting from the recent monsoon rain-related incidents and safety measures regarding the expected widespread windstorms with heavy falls, Chairman Gwadar Development Authority (GDA) Mujeeb-ur-Rehman Qambarani along with Commissioner Gwadar Captain Jami Ahmad (retired) on Saturday visited the coastal city of Gwadar. Both officials inspected ongoing cleaning activities, and arrangements to cope with future urban flooding in the city and reviewed maintenance workRead More
Pakistani professor gets King Abdullah II prize
Ambassador of Jordan Ibrahim Al Madani hands over award; Prof Arshad all praise for the Jordan leadership for the honour DNA ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani professor Dr. Arshad Munir, Department of Islamic Studies Ghazi University has been awarded with King Abdullah II prize in connection with World Interfaith Harmony Week. The professor got the seond prize. To decorate the professor with the prize Ambassador of Jordan to Pakistan Ibrahim Al Madani hosted a small but impressive ceremony and handed over the award to Dr. Arshad Munir. It may be mentioned hereRead More
PTI trounces PML-N on Punjab home ground after sweeping by-elections
Imran’s PTI captures 15 seats while PML-N manages a mere 4; Maryam Nawaz says party should “graciously accept defeat”. LAHORE, JUL 18: The celebrations in the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) camp are in full swing as unofficial results in the by-election on 20 constituencies of Punjab, show PTI under the leadership of former prime minister Imran Khan swept the by-elections with the vote of the people of province. According to the preliminary, unofficial results, the former PM-led PTI bagged 15 seats, while Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) could only secure four seats.Read More