Wednesday, April 12th, 2023
Brad Sherman pens letter to Blinken
US Congressman urges Biden administration to raise voice against HR abuses, PTI’s ‘political victimisation’ Voices concern over Sanaullah’s statement about elimination of Khan from political arena Urges US to ‘guide Pakistan policy toward a greater commitment to human rights’ Fawad hails Sherman’s letter, urges EU, UK parliamentarians to raise issue of HR abuses as well ISLAMABAD: In what appears to be a much-needed move, the US Congressman Brad Sherman urged Secretary of State Antony Blinken to support democracy and human rights in the country; sounding alarm over what he said,Read More
Punjab polls: SC summons finance secretary, AGP over non-provision of funds
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday issued notices to the finance secretary, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad, Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Awan and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) over the non-implementation of its order passed on April 4 to disburse funds for Punjab and KP elections. On April 4, the Supreme Court set April 10 as the deadline for the government to disburse Rs21 billion in funds to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and told the ECP to report back to itRead More
FM Bilawal, Nepal ambassador discuss bilateral ties, cooperation
ISLAMABAD, APR 12 (DNA) — Ambassador of Nepal in Islamabad Tapas Adhikari on Wednesday called on Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari here. During the meeting, they discussed historic bilateral ties and ways to enhance cooperation in multiple fields. FM Bilawal said that both Pakistan and Nepal were among the founding members of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). The foreign minister also expressed good wishes for his Nepalese counterpart. — DNA
US congressman supports Imran, concerned at human rights abuse in Pakistan
NEW YORK, APR 12 (DNA) — US Congressman Brad Sherman has written a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken in support of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf Chairman Imran Khan and highlighting human rights and democracy situation in the country. In his letter dated April 11, which he shared on his official Twitter handle, Sherman mentioned the US support to Pakistan during times of need and urged Secretary Blinken to support human rights in Pakistan as “it is also in the US national interest.” “I know human rights are a priority forRead More
Fight for early elections engulfs entire country
Karachi, APR 12: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, and All Karachi Industrial Alliance, and former provincial minister Mian Zahid Hussain on Wednesday said the unending struggle of politicians has engulfed the entire country. Not a single important institution has been spared from this conflict which is bringing the country down, he said. Mian Zahid Hussain said that the whole country had become a battlefield and we have become a laughing stock in the comity of nations. Talking to the business community, the veteran business leaderRead More
NMU Pro VC Dr Mehnaz Khakwani assumes charge
MULTAN, APR 12 (DNA) — Dr Mehnaz Khakwani took over as Pro VC Nishtar Medical University (NMU) here on Wednesday after her elevation from Head of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department. She has the honour to be the youngest professor of Punjab and the youngest Pro VC too. Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Multan chapter president, Dr Masod ur Rauf Hiraj and other office bearers felicitated her on her new assignment. A number of her colleagues including Dr Nabeela Ata Ullah, Dr Sajjad Masood, Dr Hajra Masood, Dr Saima Ashraf and others congratulated her.Read More