PM invites UAE companies to invest in PakistanBy: Farooq Awan on June 19, 2018ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of UAE Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi called upon Interim Prime Minister Justice (retd) Nasir-ul-Mulk on Tuesday at PM office. The Ambassador, while congratulating the Prime Minister on assumption of office, said that it was an important milestone in Pakistan’s democratic transition. He said that UAE greatly values its deep-rooted relations with Pakistan and was … [Read more...] about PM invites UAE companies to invest in Pakistan
Interim PM briefed on situation of human rights in PakistanBy: Farooq Awan on June 19, 2018ISLAMABAD: Interim Prime Minister Justice (retd) Nasir-ul-Mulk was briefed on Tuesday about the working of the Ministry of Human Rights, its role in protection and promotion of human rights and fulfillment of international obligations of the country in safeguarding human rights and protection of the vulnerable groups. The briefing was attended by Human Rights Minister Roshan Khursheed Bharucha, … [Read more...] about Interim PM briefed on situation of human rights in Pakistan
Interim PM headed meeting reviews challenges faced by railwaysBy: Farooq Awan on June 19, 2018ISLAMABAD: Interim Prime Minister Justice (R) Nasir-ul-Mulk was briefed about the performance of Pakistan Railways at PM office on Tuesday. The briefing was attended by Railways Minister Roshan Khursheed Bharucha, Secretary to the Prime Minister Suhail Aamir, Railways Secretary Muhammad Javed Anwar and senior officers of Railways Ministry . The Prime Minister was briefed about organisational … [Read more...] about Interim PM headed meeting reviews challenges faced by railways
Young Pakistani boy blows the internet with amazing football tricksBy: Web Desk on June 19, 2018As the FIFA fever hit the world, a video of a young Pakistani boy with amazing football tricks has surprised the internet. A video has gone viral on social media showing a young boy, from Pakistan's remote area Balochistan, exhibiting some awe-inspiring football tricks. Here is the video that reached almost 31 thousand views and is still … [Read more...] about Young Pakistani boy blows the internet with amazing football tricks
Woman shot dead in DG Khan by sister’s father-in-lawBy: Web Desk on June 19, 2018DERA GHAZI KHAN: A social worker, Asiya Akbar, was killed by her younger sister’s father-in-law in Foja Basti area of Dera Ghazi Khan on Tuesday. Police said the victim was on her way to Khanpur on a van when two men forced her to get off and shot her. The father-in-law of Akbar’s younger sister, Aqsa, over suspicion shot the social worker and ran away, according to initial … [Read more...] about Woman shot dead in DG Khan by sister’s father-in-law
Sunita Parmar determined to improve education standards in TharBy: Sanjay Mathrani on June 19, 2018THARPARKAR: Independent candidate Sunita Parmar, who will be contesting from PS-56 constituency in Islamkot, shared her plans on Tuesday to improve standards of education for women in Thar. Daily Times has learnt that in Tharparkar, there are 4188 schools, of which 144 schools are shelterless, while the ratio of girl schools in the region are also a minute 6.99 percent. Talking to Daily … [Read more...] about Sunita Parmar determined to improve education standards in Thar
Nomination papers of Imran rejected for NA-53By: Web Desk on June 19, 2018ISLAMABAD: Nomination papers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan for NA-53 were on Tuesday rejected by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The nomination of Khan was rejected over violation of Section N of the affidavit, which relates to the contribution of a candidate in his or her own constituency. Justice and Democratic Party candidate Abdul Wahab had filed … [Read more...] about Nomination papers of Imran rejected for NA-53
Nisar ridiculing himself by trying to deride others: Rana SanaullahBy: Web Desk on June 19, 2018LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Rana Sanaullah on Tuesday criticised Chaudhry Nisar saying that he is ridiculing his own self by trying to deride PML-N leaders. Speaking to the media, Sanaullah said that Nisar 'revealing PML-N secrets' will not affect the party in any way. He added that Nisar will just ridicule his own self by deriding others, especially PML-N … [Read more...] about Nisar ridiculing himself by trying to deride others: Rana Sanaullah
Nomination papers of Musharraf, Sattar rejectedBy: Web Desk on June 19, 2018CHITRAL/KARACHI: Nomination papers of ex-president Pervaiz Musharraf for NA-1 and ex-MQM(P) convener Farooq Sattar for NA-235 were rejected by the Returning Officer on Tuesday. Musharraf had earlier filed nomination papers to contest from NA-1 Chitral but his documents were rejected considering his lifetime disqualification. All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) Secretary General Dr Amjad … [Read more...] about Nomination papers of Musharraf, Sattar rejected
Ashiana housing scam: Ahad Cheema, Shafique sent to jail on judicial remandBy: Web Desk on June 19, 2018 LAHORE: Former Director General (DG) Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Ahad Cheema and chief executive of a private construction company Shahid Shafiq, who are accused of involvement in Ashiana housing scam, have been sent to jail on judicial remand till July 4. While hearing the Asiana housing scandal, Justice Syed Najam-ul-Hassan directed the police to take Ahad Cheema in … [Read more...] about Ashiana housing scam: Ahad Cheema, Shafique sent to jail on judicial remand
