Imran tells Buzdar to ‘improve’ governance By: News Desk on March 19, 2019Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday directed Punjab Chief Minister Usmam Buzdar to 'improve' governance in the province, as he summoned the provincial chief executive to seek an explanation over a bill recently passed by the Punjab Assembly proposing hefty increase in salaries of the lawmakers. During the meeting held at the PM Office, Imran Khan reiterated his disapproval of the Punjab Public … [Read more...] about Imran tells Buzdar to ‘improve’ governance
Panic as man guns down three at Dutch city tram By: Agencies on March 19, 2019Three people were killed and five others injured in a shooting in a tram in the central Dutch city of Utrecht, Dutch broadcaster NOS reported. Dutch police arrested a Turkish man suspected of the shooting. Police said the suspect, 37-year-old Gokmen Tanis, had been taken into custody after an hours-long manhunt. The city was put into lockdown after the shooting, shortly after the morning … [Read more...] about Panic as man guns down three at Dutch city tram
Day of mourning observed to express solidarity with NZ attack victims By: Agencies on March 18, 2019ISLAMABAD: The nation on Monday observed a day-long mourning in reverence of the martyred and injured of last week’s New Zealand terrorist attack. The national flag flew at half-mast at all government buildings throughout the country including the federal capital in compliance with the directions issued by the Ministry of Interior to express solidarity with the bereaved families in the gruesome … [Read more...] about Day of mourning observed to express solidarity with NZ attack victims
Pakistani, Indian experts meet today to discuss Kartarpur corridor alignment By: News Desk on March 18, 2019LAHORE: As Pakistan and India last week agreed to work expeditiously on opening of Kartarpur Corridor to facilitate the Sikh pilgrims to visit their holy sites on both sides of the border, technical experts from two countries are set to meet today at the proposed zero points to finalize the alignment. Talks were held between the delegations of Pakistan and India at Attari Complex, Amritsar, … [Read more...] about Pakistani, Indian experts meet today to discuss Kartarpur corridor alignment
First China-Pakistan FM-level strategic dialogue begins today By: Agencies on March 18, 2019BEIJING: The first China-Pakistan foreign minister-level strategic dialogue will be held on Tuesday in Beijing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said on Monday. “The strategic dialogue will be co-chaired by Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and China’s State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi,” he said during a routine press briefing. Giving the details, the … [Read more...] about First China-Pakistan FM-level strategic dialogue begins today
Shehbaz records statement before Model Town JIT By: Daily Times Monitor on March 18, 2019LAHORE: Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shehbaz Sharif on Monday recorded his statement before the joint investigation team (JIT) probing the Model Town case, a private TV channel reported. The JIT, formed by the Punjab home department earlier this year to launch a fresh investigation into the tragedy, had summoned Shehbaz to … [Read more...] about Shehbaz records statement before Model Town JIT
Senators lament dismal health, educational standards in Balochistan By: Ijaz Kakakhel on March 18, 2019Keeping in view the miserable situation in sectors of health and education, Senators, on onday, demanded the government to release 50 per cent of the funds allocated for Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) 2018-19. While presiding over the Senate Standing Committee on Planning Development and Reform, Senator Usman Kakar, asserted that the social sector was in a miserable state across … [Read more...] about Senators lament dismal health, educational standards in Balochistan
SC set to take up Nawaz’s bail plea today By: News Desk on March 18, 2019ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will be hearing a plea filed by former prime minister Nawaz Sharif seeking bail on medical grounds on Tuesday (today). The petition will be heard by a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khan Khosa. Sharif had twice submitted requests to the apex court for an early hearing of his application. Special security arrangements … [Read more...] about SC set to take up Nawaz’s bail plea today
Senator Sherry assures Beijing of PPP support in CPEC By: Staff Report on March 18, 2019BEIJING: A delegation led by Pakistan People Party (PPP) deputy president, Senator Sherry Rehman, on Monday, held a meeting with International Department of Chinese Communist Party (CPC) Central Committee, Vice Minister, Guo Yezhou. Yezhou welcomed the PPP delegation and remarked, "PPP is an important force in Pakistani politics since it was launched by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto; the party has made … [Read more...] about Senator Sherry assures Beijing of PPP support in CPEC
Pakistan’s National Day: Chinese fighter jets to participate in Parade By: inp on March 18, 2019BEIJING: The J-10 fighter jets of the People's Liberation Army Air Force's Bayi Aerobatic Team arrived in Pakistan in preparation for a flight performance there on March 23 in celebration of Pakistan's National Day. The Chinese pilots, invited by the Pakistani side, received a warm welcome upon arrival as local children greeted them with bouquets, China Central Television reported. Hu … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s National Day: Chinese fighter jets to participate in Parade
