Opp doing politics to hinder constitutional path: FirdousBy: Agencies on June 18, 2019Special Assistant to Prime Minster on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Monday said that approval of budget was a constitutional obligation and the opposition was trying to create hurdles in the constitutional path.In a tweet, the SAPM said that approval of budget was need of the country and the masses, and added that working of institutions was linked to approval of the … [Read more...] about Opp doing politics to hinder constitutional path: Firdous
Hamza slams Punjab govt over ‘IMF-dictated’ budgetBy: Hassaan Ahmed on June 18, 2019Leader of the Opposition in Punjab Assembly Hamza Shahbaz severely criticised the economic policies of the government while opening the general discussion on the provincial budget in the Punjab Assembly on Monday.As he started delivering his speech on the budget being the opposition leader of Punjab, slogans were raised against him from the treasury benches that also provoked the lawmakers of … [Read more...] about Hamza slams Punjab govt over ‘IMF-dictated’ budget
Afghan Taliban wrap up talks with Chinese officialsBy: Tahir Khan on June 18, 2019Taliban political envoys have concluded talks with Chinese officials in Beijing on peace process and to take them into confidence on the possible peace deal with the United States, Afghan sources familiar with the visit said on Monday.The Taliban's political office head Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar led a delegation of senior representatives from the Qatar office in talks over the past two … [Read more...] about Afghan Taliban wrap up talks with Chinese officials
PM Imran takes notice of Sami-Fawad altercationBy: Agencies on June 18, 2019Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday took notice of the altercation between journalist Sami Ibrahim and Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry, the Prime Minister House said.Last week, Ibrahim had reportedly filed a complaint at Mansoorabad Police Station in Faisalabad, accusing Fawad of slapping him at a wedding. A copy of the complaint, that was circulating on the social media and … [Read more...] about PM Imran takes notice of Sami-Fawad altercation
Two cops gunned down in Orangi TownBy: Agencies on June 18, 2019Two policemen were gunned down on Monday in the city's Orangi Town area, in what appears to be an act of targeted killing. According to SSP West Shaukat Khatiyan, two officials of the Sindh Police were on routine duty when motorcyclists opened fire on them.The SSP said that the matter seemed like an incident of targeted killing and was under investigation. Karachi police chief Ameer Sheikh … [Read more...] about Two cops gunned down in Orangi Town
Qureshi, Pompeo discuss regional securityBy: Agencies on June 18, 2019Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi telephoned US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and discussed matters of mutual interest, bilateral relation and regional security, a private news channel reported on Monday.During the telephonic conversion, Qureshi informed the US counterpart about the progress on the National Action Plan (NAP)."Relationship between Pakistan and America is important … [Read more...] about Qureshi, Pompeo discuss regional security
22-year-old blogger stabbed to death, uncle survives attackBy: Agencies on June 18, 2019A young blogger was reportedly killed, while his uncle was injured by an unidentified stabber in Islamabad on Sunday night.Superintendent of Police (SP) Malik Naeem said that Bilal, who was with his uncle Ehtesham, was attacked in the G-9/4 area of the federal capital. Bilal was killed while his uncle was severely injured in the attack, and was currently undergoing treatment at PIMS, he … [Read more...] about 22-year-old blogger stabbed to death, uncle survives attack
Don’t compare ‘strikes and match’, ISPR DG schools Indian ministerBy: News Desk on June 18, 2019Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Major General Asif Ghafoor schooled Indian Home Minister Amit Shah as he reminded him not to compare 'strikes' to a cricket 'match', or else remember Pakistan downing two Indian jets earlier this year."Dear @AmitShah yes ur team won a match. Well played. Two things with different denominators can't be compared. So are strikes & … [Read more...] about Don’t compare ‘strikes and match’, ISPR DG schools Indian minister
Diplomatic engagement key to resolve conflicts, says Asad QaiserBy: Staff Report on June 18, 2019Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser on Monday said peace in the region was imperative for progress and prosperity and conflicts should be resolved through diplomatic engagement and negotiation. He was talking to a four-member delegation comprising Members of Iranian Shora-e-Islami and Chairman of Pakistan-Iran Friendship Group led by Dr. Ahmad Amirabadi Farahani in Parliament House, the other … [Read more...] about Diplomatic engagement key to resolve conflicts, says Asad Qaiser
Dr Anwer Sajjad remembered in golden words for literary struggleBy: Staff Report on June 18, 2019Friends and noted literary colleagues gathered on Monday to pay tribute to Dr Anwer Sajjad, organised by Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) at Islamabad.A versatile short story writer, novelist, progressive writer, actor and artist, Dr Sajjad was called a multi-talented and dynamic personality. His friends noted that he had raised his voice for the marginal and oppressed classes … [Read more...] about Dr Anwer Sajjad remembered in golden words for literary struggle
