Pakistan conducted Shaheen-II successful launchBy: Staff Report on May 23, 2019ISLAMABAD: Pakistan conducted successful training launch of surface to surface ballistic missile Shaheen-II. The training launch was aimed at ensuring operational readiness of Army Strategic Forces Command. Shaheen-II Missile is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads upto a range of 1,500 kilometers. Shaheen-II is a highly capable missile which meets Pakistan’s strategic needs … [Read more...] about Pakistan conducted Shaheen-II successful launch
‘Ice melts’ between Pakistan and IndiaBy: News Desk on May 23, 2019In what appears to be a big sign of melting of ice between Pakistan and India, foreign ministers of the two South Asian neighbours shook hands with each other on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Kyrgyzstan on Wednesday."I made it clear to Sushma Swaraj that Pakistan wants resolution of all issues [with India] through … [Read more...] about ‘Ice melts’ between Pakistan and India
Maulana should keep an eye on Islam, not Islamabad: Firdous AshiqBy: Agencies on May 23, 2019Information Adviser Firdous Ashiq Awan on Wednesday criticised opposition leaders Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Maryam Nawaz.Firdous Ashiq took to Twitter and criticised Rehman, who announced on Wednesday to lead a protest march towards Islamabad. "Maulana should keep an eye on Islam, not on Islamabad. Making innocent children of the nation a tool to defend the corrupt elite will never be a … [Read more...] about Maulana should keep an eye on Islam, not Islamabad: Firdous Ashiq
Another suspect arrested in Farishta case as PM takes noticeBy: Agencies on May 23, 2019Police on Wednesday arrested another suspect in the Farishta rape and murder case. The accused is a close relative of the victim.A case has also been registered against former Shahzad Town SHO and other police personnel for not cooperating with the victim's family when they sought police help after her disappearance.The girl had gone missing from outside her home in Shahzad Town on May 15. … [Read more...] about Another suspect arrested in Farishta case as PM takes notice
GCU VC moves LHC against committee formed to appoint PHEC chairmanBy: Staff Report on May 23, 2019Prof Dr Hassan Amir Shah (Sitara-i-Imtaiz), the present vice chancellor of GC University Lahore, has moved the Lahore High Court (LHC) against the selection committee constituted by the Punjab chief minister for the appointment of the Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) chairperson.Prof Hassan Shah secured 94 out of 100 qualification points, but was not called for an interview by the … [Read more...] about GCU VC moves LHC against committee formed to appoint PHEC chairman
Not even half of registered firms filing tax returns: FBR chairmanBy: News Desk on May 23, 2019Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) honorary Chairman Shabbar Zaidi on Wednesday said that less than 50,000 of the 100,000 companies registered with the Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) were filing their taxes.Zaidi, during a news conference, said he had informed the SECP chairman about the situation, and added that the law clearly stated that companies had to pay their taxes … [Read more...] about Not even half of registered firms filing tax returns: FBR chairman
India claims new first for world’s fastest cruise missileBy: 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
Break-in at sensitive Indian military office near Paris: prosecutorBy: Agencies on May 23, 2019Documents and money have been stolen from an office used by Indian military personnel near Paris, a French prosecutor said on Wednesday, with the break-in thought to be linked to India's purchase of French Rafale fighter jets.The robbery took place overnight Saturday-Sunday in Saint-Cloud, a suburb west of Paris, near the offices of France's Dassault Aviation, which is building 36 fighter jets … [Read more...] about Break-in at sensitive Indian military office near Paris: prosecutor
Terrorist Origins ExposedBy: Ikram Sehgal on May 23, 2019On 8 May 10 people were killed, including five elite police force personnel outside the famous 11th century Sufi shrine of Data Darbar in Lahore while many others were injured. A young boy blew himself up in the vicinity of the shrine. Right after the blast several foreign media outlets started commenting on the attack with a rather malicious intent. For instance, Mr. Ashfaq Ahmad, associate … [Read more...] about Terrorist Origins Exposed
Haroon Sharif quits as BoI headBy: Agencies on May 23, 2019Board of Investment (BoI) Chairman Haroon Sharif resigned from his post on Wednesday. Sharif in his brief discussion with a private news channel confirmed that he had sent his resignation to Prime Minister Imran Khan. The premier had appointed Sharif as chairman of the BoI in October. Sharif had replaced Naeem Zamindar, who was appointed by the previous Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz … [Read more...] about Haroon Sharif quits as BoI head
