Monday, February 20th, 2023
PM raises issue of Arshad Sharif’s murder with Kenyan President
ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (DNA): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday held a telephonic conversation with President of Kenya, Dr William Ruto. During the call, the prime minister raised the issue of renowned Pakistani Journalist, late Arshad Sharif, who was murdered in Kenya. He thanked the Kenyan President for the cooperation extended to Pakistani investigation teams so far. The prime minister emphasized that Pakistan attached great importance to the late Arshad Sharif’s case and requested for further cooperation from the Kenyan side during the course of the investigation in bringingRead More
LHC grants Imran bail in one case, disposes of second plea
The Lahore High Court (LHC) granted PTI chief Imran Khan protective bail in one case registered against him in Islamabad while the second plea, pertaining to protests outside the ECP, was disposed of after the ex-premier withdrew his petition. During today’s hour-long hearing, Imran’s convoy faced difficulty in moving towards the courtroom due to the large number of lawyers and supporters gathered. He finally emerged from his car at 7:30pm despite entering the LHC premises around 6pm and made his way to the courtroom alongside senior PTI leaders Fawad Chaudhry,Read More
PM Shehbaz, Netherlands Prime Minister hold telephonic talk
ISLAMABAD, FEB 20: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone call today with the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Mark Rutte. The Prime Minister appreciated the humanitarian assistance of the Dutch government for the flood victims in Pakistan as well as support of Dutch water experts in preparing Pakistan’s Resilient,Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction Framework.. Both leaders further agreed to continue cooperation on issues related to climate change. Both leaders also took stock of bilateral relations and expressed satisfaction at its positive trajectory. They agreed to furtherRead More
Pakistan, Afghanistan troops exchange fire at Torkham border crossing
PESHAWAR, Feb 20 (DNA): Pakistani border security forces and Afghan Taliban are said to have exchanged gunfire at a key border crossing in Northwestern Pakistan on Monday. There have been no casualties reported. It was not immediately clear whether Afghan or Pakistani authorities closed the Torkham border crossing however, Pakistani officials said that the Afghan Taliban closed the border on Sunday because Pakistan allegedly refused to allow Afghan patients and their caretakers into Pakistan without travel documents. Meanwhile, a Taliban provincial information official said the Torkham border crossing, near theRead More
Imran making a joke of constitution and law: Information minister
ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (DNA): In her fresh tirade against former prime minister Imran khan, Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has said Imran Khan is making a joke of the constitution and law by defying the court’s directives. Talking to the media, the information minister said Imran Khan did not appear in the court despite repeated summons and on Imran Khan’s call, the PTI mob attacked the court. Facilities like Imran Khan are not available to anyone else, she said and questioned if the PTI chief abides by the FIA directives afterRead More
LHC grants Imran bail in one case, second still pending
The Lahore High Court (LHC) granted PTI chief Imran Khan protective bail in one case with the hearing of the second yet to commence. Imran had finally made his way inside the courtroom after dawdling outside for nearly an hour-and-a-half despite entering the LHC premises around 6pm. His convoy faced difficulty in moving towards the courtroom due to the large number of lawyers and supporters gathered. Senior PTI leaders Fawad Chaudhry, Asad Umar, Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Azam Swati are also present alongside the former premier. Footage aired on televisionRead More