World observes Press Freedom Day on May 4, 2017ISLAMABAD: The World Press Freedom Day was observed across the globe including Pakistan on Wednesday to pay tribute to journalists who lost their lives in exercise of their profession. The day was first announced in 1993 by the United Nations General Assembly following a recommendation adopted at the 26th Session of United Nations Educational, Scientific […]
Fatemi and Tahseen mere scapegoats to save Maryam on May 4, 2017ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator Aitzaz Ahsan on Wednesday claimed that Maryam Safdar, daughter of the prime minister, was behind the Dawn Leaks. Speaking to media, the PPP stalwart said Tariq Fatemi and Rao Tahseen were made scapegoats in the Dawn Leaks saga, claiming that Maryam was involved in it. He said that the […]
Raza appointed additional auditor general on May 4, 2017ISLAMABAD: Zafar Hassan Raza, an officer of Audit and Accounts Group in BPS- 22, has been appointed as additional auditor general. Another officer of Information Group Muhammad Saleem, was given additional charge of DG, Principal Information Office (PIO). According to notification issued on Wednesday evening, Zafar Hassan is directed to resume the charge of additional […]
Six policemen injured in landmine blast on May 3, 2017RAJANPUR: A police vehicle patrolling Doli area of Rajanpur was damaged by a landmine blast, which left six policemen injured. The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital where medics said that their lives were out of danger. Law enforcers reached the site and started investigation.
Mariyum involved in recording details of meetings at PM House: Aitzaz on May 3, 2017ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) senior leader Aitzaz Ahsan has claimed that Mariyum Nawaz, daughter of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is involved in recording details of key meetings at Prime Minister House. Speaking to media in Islamabad, he said that Tariq Fatemi and Rao Tehseen were made scapegoats in the Dawn leaks saga, claiming that […]
De Silva thanks Pakistan for support in fight against terrorism on May 3, 2017RAWALPINDI: Sri Lanka Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General A.W.J.C De Silva called on Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi on Wednesday. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the visiting dignitary was briefed about the ongoing operation against terrorism and banned outfits. Both sides reaffirmed their determination to work […]
Trump, Putin agree to work for Syrian ceasefire on May 3, 2017WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to press for a ceasefire to halt the war in Syria. The two spoke by telephone for the first time since the US launched air strikes against Syria nearly a month ago, straining relations. White House and Kremlin statements suggested a productive conversation. […]
US Shooting: ‘No charges’ for police over black man’s killing on May 3, 2017WASHINGTON: The US Department of Justice has reportedly decided not to charge two white officers who shot and killed a black man in Louisiana last summer. Video footage appearing to show the officers holding down Alton Sterling as they fired their weapons sparked days of protests in Baton Rouge. News of the decision leaked to […]
Trump, Putin agree to work for a ceasefire in Syria on May 3, 2017WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to press for a ceasefire to halt the war in Syria. The two spoke by telephone for the first time since the US launched air strikes against Syria nearly a month ago, straining relations. White House and Kremlin statements suggested a productive conversation. […]
Partly cloudy, dry weather likely in parts of country on May 3, 2017ISLAMABAD: Partly cloudy and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country during the next 12 hours. However, dust-thunderstorm and light rain with gusty winds may occur at a few places of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Gujranwala, Quetta, Zhob, Malakand, Hazara, Mardan, Upper FATA, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. The temperature of some major cities recorded […]