India bites the dustBy: News Desk on July 18, 2019The International Court of Justice (ICJ) Wednesday rejected India's request to 'acquit, release and return' Kulbhushan Jadhav, an Indian serving Naval commander, sentenced by Pakistan on charges of espionage and terrorism, however sought for him consular access under the Vienna Convention.The United Nations' top court in its final verdict after two-year-long proceedings ruled an effective … [Read more...] about India bites the dust
Hafiz Saeed arrested in terrorism financing caseBy: Agencies on July 18, 2019Authorities on Wednesday arrested outlawed Jamaat ud Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed on terror finance charges, a spokesman for the Punjab chief minister said.Shahbaz Gill said Hafiz Saeed was arrested near the town of Gujranwala. "The main charge is that he is gathering funds for banned outfits, which is illegal," he said.The Punjab Counter Terrorism Department said in a statement that Hafiz … [Read more...] about Hafiz Saeed arrested in terrorism financing case
PM seeks business community’s help in tax generationBy: Agencies on July 18, 2019Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday urged traders, businessmen and industrialists to come forward and work with the government in cohesion for collection of taxes which were a prerequisite for running the country's financial matters.Addressing an award distribution ceremony of the Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce, the prime minister invited the traders' community and industrialists to work as … [Read more...] about PM seeks business community’s help in tax generation
Inzamam says won’t seek contract extensionBy: Agencies on July 18, 2019Pakistan Cricket Team Chief Selector Inzamam-ul-Haq on Wednesday announced that he will no longer be the chief selector of the men's cricket team after July 30.Addressing a press conference for the first time after Pakistan's disappointing World Cup campaign, he said, "I think it is time to step down, I will complete my term that ends on July 30.""When I returned [from United Kingdom], I … [Read more...] about Inzamam says won’t seek contract extension
Rehman Malik’s Daesh-ISIS; Rising Monster Worldwide launchedBy: Staff Report on July 18, 2019A book titled Daesh-ISIS; Rising Monster Worldwide written by former interior minister and Senate Standing Committee on Interior chairman A Rehman Malik has been launched in the auditorium of Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Services (PIPS) Islamabad.The book was launched in a simple but highly impressive ceremony which was presided over by President of AJ&K Sardar Masood Khan and was … [Read more...] about Rehman Malik’s Daesh-ISIS; Rising Monster Worldwide launched
Bilawal pays tribute to Shahnawaz Bhutto on 34th death anniversaryBy: Staff Report on July 18, 2019Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has paid rich tribute to Shahnawaz Bhutto on his 34th death anniversary.In his message, the PPP chairman said that due to leading role of the Bhutto family in making democracy prevail in the country, Shahnawaz Bhutto was martyred under a well-knitted plan. The forces of tyranny and authoritarianism were heavily frightened of Shaheed … [Read more...] about Bilawal pays tribute to Shahnawaz Bhutto on 34th death anniversary
ICJ verdict victory for Pakistan: FirdousBy: Agencies on July 18, 2019Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Wednesday said that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) had validated Pakistan's stance in Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav's case.The rejection of India's appeal for the spy's 'acquittal, release and return' was a victory for Pakistan, she said while talking to PTV.Dr Firdous said Kulbhushan … [Read more...] about ICJ verdict victory for Pakistan: Firdous
Domestic flights’ fares reduced by Rs 20,000By: Agencies on July 18, 2019The domestic flight fares in Pakistan have been reduced by Rs 20,000. According to travel agents, the return ticket of Karachi to Islamabad and Lahore has been lowered to Rs 35,000 to Rs 40,000 from Rs 50,000 to Rs 60,000, and added that further decline was expected. The aviation sources revealed that the fares were decreased after inclusion of two private airplanes. An Air Blue spokesperson said … [Read more...] about Domestic flights’ fares reduced by Rs 20,000
LHC turns down bail plea of Hamza’s ‘frontman’By: Agencies on July 18, 2019The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday turned down a petition by Shahid Rafiq, an alleged frontman of Opposition Leader in Punjab Assembly Hamza Shahbaz, in a money laundering case.Headed by Justice Baqar Ali Najafi, a two-judge bench of the high court dismissed the petition after hearing arguments from both prosecution and defence.The suspect's lawyer contended before the court that his … [Read more...] about LHC turns down bail plea of Hamza’s ‘frontman’
PM to use PAF’s aircraft for US visitBy: Agencies on July 18, 2019Prime Minister Imran Khan will use a small aircraft of the Pakistan Air Force instead of Pakistan International Airline's plane for his upcoming visit to the United States.This was stated by Federal Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan during a media talk in Karachi.The prime ministers of previous governments used to fly in PIA's planes for their foreign trips, which incurred losses to … [Read more...] about PM to use PAF’s aircraft for US visit
