‘NAB failed to prove corruption allegations against Nawaz’ on February 28, 2018RAWALPINDI: Information and Broadcasting Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Wednesday said that despite NAB and JIT references, corruption of worth even one rupee has not been proved against Nawaz Sharif. Speaking to Social Media Workers Convention, Marriyum said that NAB and JIT have filed numerous references against Nawaz, but have failed to prove allegations of corruption […]
Nawaz league MNA joins PTI, slams ex-party on February 27, 2018ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) MNA Tariq Mehmood has on Tuesday announced his departure from the ruling party to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Tariq Mehmood, MNA from NA-98 constituency of Gujranwala, met PTI Chairman Imran Khan and other party leaders at Bani Gala, where he announced his decision to join hands with the party. He also […]
Iranian Air Chief calls on COAS at GHQ on February 26, 2018RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday met the Iranian Air Force Commander General Hassan Shahsafi at General Head Quarters (GHQ). According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the two dignitaries met at the army headquarters to discuss matters of mutual interest and Pak-Iran border management. Iranian chief, along with several delegates, arrived […]
IHC declares suspension of cellular service illegal on February 26, 2018ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday declared suspension of mobile phone service for security reasons illegal. Hearing several petitions filed by cellular companies and a citizen, Justice Athar Minallah declared that the suspension of cellular services by federal government is illegal and ‘exceeds designated authority’. The petitioners had said that the government suspends […]
CPEC mutually beneficial for Pakistan, China: Marriyum Aurangzeb on February 25, 2018ISLAMABAD: Information and Broadcasting Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Sunday said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will open avenues for mutual prosperity and development of the two nations. Speaking to the inauguration ceremony of the CPEC Cultural Caravan, Marriyum said that the strong relationship between Pakistan and China is not only reflected economically and culturally, it also […]
Police arrest suspect in Careem captain murder case on February 24, 2018ISLAMABAD: Superintendent Police (SP) CIA Zubair Ahmad Sheikh on Saturday announced arrest of a suspect in Careem captain murder case. A 26-years-old Careem captain Junaid Mustafa was murdered by unidentified assailants on Thursday, moments after dropping off a customer in G-13. The assailants also stole his car and other belongings. Police sources said that the […]
TAPI pipeline to unite the region, says PM on February 23, 2018ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Friday termed the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project as means to boost socio-economic development and bring unity to the region. Speaking to the ceremony of the link-up projects of electricity transmission lines and fibre optics at Serhatabad, PM Abbasi said that the project will bridge gaps between nations […]
Nawaz, PML-N ‘planning’ clash of institutions: Zardari on February 23, 2018ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari criticised former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and PML-N for claims that the Nawaz league has been disqualified from contesting Senate elections. Talking to the media in the federal capital, Zardari said that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidates are still in contention for Senate elections as independent […]
Cannot comprehend SC’s decision, says Nawaz on February 23, 2018LAHORE: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday said that he cannot ‘comprehend’ the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s decision to oust the country’s ‘premier’ political party from Senate elections. Speaking to the media, Sharif said that the country’s ‘premier’ party Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was disqualified from contesting Senate elections. He added that the SC […]
What next? Change my name probably: Nawaz on February 22, 2018ISLAMABAD: In his first media talk after being disqualified as President of Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) in a Supreme Court (SC) judgment, Nawaz Sharif criticised the court decision, saying that the court might now find some provision in the constitution to change his name as well, reported Daily Times. Talking to media in […]