NHMP demands latest equipment, more manpower By: News Desk on May 27, 2019DIG/Commandant National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) Training College Sheikhpura Mehboob Aslam Sunday said more equipment and manpower is needed to cope with the burgeoning traffic flow on the motorways and the highways. In an interview here, he said the traffic flow has increased by 300 percent since 1997 when motorway (M2) was launched. He said no new equipment in the form of vehicles … [Read more...] about NHMP demands latest equipment, more manpower
Israelis protest moves to grant Netanyahu immunity, limit Supreme Court By: Agencies on May 27, 2019Thousands of Israelis protested on Saturday against legislative steps that could grant Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu immunity from prosecution and limit the power of the country's Supreme Court. The demonstration in Tel Aviv was attended by nearly all opposition parties, a rare show of unity for Israel's splintered political system. Police did not say how many people attended. A Reuters … [Read more...] about Israelis protest moves to grant Netanyahu immunity, limit Supreme Court
Bullfighting ritual — acclaimed and contested By: Agencies on May 26, 2019When the bull collapses and dies in front of the matador, silence descends on Madrid's bullfighting ring, a "ritual" that its French manager Simon Casas vigorously defends in an increasingly conflictive climate. Around 500,000 enthusiasts are expected to descend on Madrid's Las Ventas arena during the month-long Feria de San Isidro, the Spanish capital's biggest bullfighting festival. But now … [Read more...] about Bullfighting ritual — acclaimed and contested
North Korean missile test violated UN resolution, says Bolton By: Agencies on May 25, 2019US National Security Adviser John Bolton said on Saturday North Korea’s recent missile launches violated a UN Security Council resolution and urged leader Kim Jong Un to return to denuclearization talks. It was the first time a senior US official has described the tests as a violation of UN resolutions aimed at halting North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs and came ahead of a four-day … [Read more...] about North Korean missile test violated UN resolution, says Bolton
Macron’s ambitions face test in high-stakes EU polls By: Agencies on May 24, 2019President Emmanuel Macron this weekend faces a critical test of his ambitions to reform France and champion a liberal Europe in European Parliament elections where his own party risks losing to the far-right. The latest opinion surveys show the far-right National Rally (RN) outpolling Macron’s centrist Republic on the Move (LREM) by between 0.5-2 percentage points, after months where the two … [Read more...] about Macron’s ambitions face test in high-stakes EU polls
Masses will ignore Opposition’s protest call: Governor By: Staff Report on May 24, 2019Governor Punjab Ch. Muhammad Sarwar has said that we will not create hindrances against the opposition's protest call but it is quite obvious that people of Pakistan are with PTI, not with them. Opposition parties have gathered not for the country or this nation, but for the protection of their own interests. Dishonest politicians have zero future in Naya Pakistan and people have come to know … [Read more...] about Masses will ignore Opposition’s protest call: Governor
Hamilton fastest for mourning Mercedes in Monaco By: Agencies on May 23, 2019Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton was fastest for mourning Mercedes in both Monaco Grand Prix practice sessions on Thursday. The Briton, excused media duties following the death of Mercedes’ non-executive chairman and triple world champion Niki Lauda, lapped the treacherous street circuit with a fastest time of one minute 11.118 seconds in the afternoon on soft tyres. The five times world … [Read more...] about Hamilton fastest for mourning Mercedes in Monaco
India claims new first for world’s fastest cruise missile By: Agencies on May 23, 2019India said the world's fastest cruise missile passed another key test on Wednesday when it successfully hit a land target after being fired from a fighter jet. India is developing the supersonic BrahMos missile - which has a top speed of 3,450 kilometres per hour - with Russia, and according to media reports wants to soon start selling it abroad. The missile is one-and-a-half times faster … [Read more...] about India claims new first for world’s fastest cruise missile
Opposition should focus on economic stability instead of protests: Ch. Shujaat By: News Desk on May 22, 2019Former Prime Minister Chaudhary Shujaat Hussain advised the opposition to focus on the restoration of economic stability instead of launching protest against the government. He said Pakistan Army is fulfilling its responsibility and now the parliament should play its role. Pakistan Muslim League (PML) President and former Prime Minister Ch Shujat Hussain has said in a statement issued in … [Read more...] about Opposition should focus on economic stability instead of protests: Ch. Shujaat
Implications of India’s Nirbhay missile test By: Syeda Saiqa Bukhari on May 22, 2019India has always exhibitied hegemonic tendencies and sought to dominate the South Asian region. It also entertains amibitions to become one of the major powers in the region and beyond. Driven by its designs for regional and global hegemony, India has set up severl missile development programmes. On April 15, it carried out a successful test of its indigenously developed long range sub sonic … [Read more...] about Implications of India’s Nirbhay missile test
