India and Pakistan’s troubled ties risked taking a dangerous new turn By: AFP on February 16, 2019 New Delhi accused Islamabad of harbouring militants behind one of the deadliest attacks in three decades of bloodshed in Indian-administered Kashmir. At least 41 paramilitary troops were killed on Thursday as explosives packed in a van ripped through a convoy bringing 2,500 troopers back from leave not far from the main city Srinagar, police said. Local media reported that the … [Read more...] about India and Pakistan’s troubled ties risked taking a dangerous new turn
India retracts MFN status for Pakistan By: Agencies on February 16, 2019Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the country would give a 'strong reply' to those behind the Kashmir attack as New Delhi withdrew the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) trade status given to Pakistan, in the aftermath of a suicide bombing in occupied valley that killed at least 44 security personnel. According to reports in Indian media, the decision was taken during a Cabinet … [Read more...] about India retracts MFN status for Pakistan
Sehat Insaf Card for tribal areas launched By: News Desk on February 16, 2019Prime Minister Imran Khan here Friday launched gigantic 'Sehat Insaf Cards (SIC)' program to provide free treatment facilities to patients of merged tribal districts of erstwhile FATA in top paneled government and private hospitals of the country. The prime minister distributed cards among poor tribesmen, including widows, orphans, persons with disabilities and senior citizens, during a special … [Read more...] about Sehat Insaf Card for tribal areas launched
Schedule finalised: Saudi crown prince now arriving on Sunday By: News Desk on February 16, 2019Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman will be visiting Pakistan on February 17-18, a statement issued by the Foreign Office said on Friday. Federal Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said the government has finalized arrangements to warmly welcome the crown prince and that Prime Minister Imran Khan will personally receive him at the airport. Talking to reporters here, Fawad said a fleet of … [Read more...] about Schedule finalised: Saudi crown prince now arriving on Sunday
Pakistan releases fact sheet on Kulbhushan on February 16, 2019Pakistan on Friday released a fact sheet regarding the hearing of Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav's case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Radio Pakistan reported. The ICJ will hear the case starting from Monday. In the fact sheet, Pakistan has presented evidence obtained from Jadhav after his arrest and during the proceedings. "India argues that Commander Kulbhushan … [Read more...] about Pakistan releases fact sheet on Kulbhushan
Shehbaz released on bail, reaches Lahore By: News Desk on February 16, 2019Opposition leader Shahbaz Sharif was released from the sub-jail in the minister's enclave in Islamabad on Friday, after National Accountability Bureau (NAB) obtained court's orders for the same, it was reported. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader upon his release left the enclave and proceeded to go to the new Islamabad International Airport from where he flew to Lahore. Shehbaz … [Read more...] about Shehbaz released on bail, reaches Lahore
Nawaz shifted to Jinnah Hospital By: Daily Times Monitor on February 16, 2019Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was shifted to Jinnah Hospital from Kot Lakhpat jail on Friday. The Punjab home department has declared the private ward of Jinnah Hospital a sub-jail for the duration of Nawaz's stay there. Soon after his arrival, Nawaz expressed discomfort over the facilities being provided at the VVIP block of the hospital. After rejecting two rooms over lack of facilities, … [Read more...] about Nawaz shifted to Jinnah Hospital
Zardari moves SC against FIA probing fake accounts case By: inp on February 16, 2019Former president Asif Ali Zardari Friday filed an application in the Supreme Court (SC) seeking orders to bar the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) from pursuing its investigation in the fake bank accounts case. The petition, filed by Zardari's counsel Sardar Latif Khosa, contends that a previous apex court order directed the joint investigation team (JIT) to assist the National Accountability … [Read more...] about Zardari moves SC against FIA probing fake accounts case
Fake bank accounts case being shifted to Islamabad, SHC told By: inp on February 16, 2019The National Accountability Bureau Friday informed the Sindh High Court (SHC) that efforts were underway to shift the investigation of money laundering case to Islamabad. The SHC resumed hearing on bail pleas by suspects in the case including, Hussain Lawai, Taha Raza and Omni group chief Anwar Majeed. The bench showed resentment over absence of investigation officer (IO) in the case. "The case … [Read more...] about Fake bank accounts case being shifted to Islamabad, SHC told
Saudi crown prince’s visit will usher in a new era of prosperity: Fawad By: Agencies on February 16, 2019Information & Broadcasting Minister Fawad Chaudhry on Friday said the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman would be continuation of a new era of a growing relationship started by Prime Minister Imran Khan among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries. Speaking at the launch of an Arab newspaper, he said Islamabad had been decorated in his honour and people were eagerly … [Read more...] about Saudi crown prince’s visit will usher in a new era of prosperity: Fawad
