Tuesday, June 20th, 2023
ATC issues non-bailable arrest warrant for PTI chairman
LAHORE, JUN 20: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Tuesday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and other party leaders. The non-bailable arrest warrants were also issued for PTI leaders Hammad Azhar, Mian Aslam Iqbal and others. The court issued a non-bailable arrest warrant at the request of the investigating officer. The cases against the accused were registered in the Naseerabad and Model Town police stations of Lahore for torching the container and attacking Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) office in the provincial capital.Read More
US ambassador visits Gomal Zam Dam
DNA Peshawar, JUN 20: U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome today visited the multi-purpose Gomal Zam Dam in the South Waziristan District of the Newly Merged Districts (NMDs) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He was accompanied by the Chairman of Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), Lt. General (retired) Sajjad Ghani, and the Secretary of the Agriculture Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Javed Marwat. The dam is a joint project of the governments of the United States and Pakistan that has yielded remarkable outcomes. Under the U.S.-Pakistan “Green Alliance” framework, our two countries areRead More
OGRA takes swift action against violations in LPG Industry
ISLAMABAD, JUN 20 /DNA/ – In a proactive move to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations in the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) industry, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) Enforcement Department, under the instructions of Chairman Masroor Khan, conducted inspections on a number of LPG plants in collaboration with the local authority. During the inspections, a concerning discovery was made at one particular LPG plant, which was found to be in violation of OGRA guidelines and compromising safety measures. The inspection revealed that the LPG plant, whose licenseeRead More
Mushahid says strengthening Iran ties key to Border, Energy Security
Mushahid says strengthening Iran ties key to Border & Energy Security, Senate Defence Committee urges proactive counter-terror strategy to make border regions peaceful for trade & economic connectivity DNA Islamabad, JUN 20: The Senate Standing Committee on Defence, chaired by Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, convened a meeting today to address important issues pertaining to national security and the well-being of the citizens. Senators Walid Iqbal, Hidayat Ullah, Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, Dr Zarqa Suharwardy Taimur, Engr Rukhsana Zuberi, Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan and Mover; ex-Senator Muhammad Zahid Khan attended the meeting.Read More
PRCS Chairman calls on German ambassador
DNA PRCS Chairman Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari provided a comprehensive overview of the PRCS’s programs and its initiatives regarding rescue, relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction following the recent floods in Pakistan Ambassador Alfred Grannas praised the exceptional services of PRCS during natural disasters and emergencies, specifically acknowledging their recent humanitarian assistance to flood-affected families. He assured that cooperation with the Red Crescent would be further strengthened to ensure uninterrupted service to humanity. ISLAMABAD, JUN 20: Chairman Pakistan Red Crescent Society Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari held a meeting with the Ambassador ofRead More
Performance of construction sector is example for others: President ICCI
ISLAMABAD, JUN 20 /DNA/ – President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari has said that the construction sector in Pakistan has performed excellent services for the last two decades. While this sector has supported the government in providing basic needs like housing to the people, it has also created sustainable employment opportunities for millions of people. Gulberg Green Islamabad made his name on the basis of excellent location, infrastructure and timely delivery. I congratulate the new body on its victory in Gulberg Estate Agents Association elections. Their victory isRead More