ISLAMABAD, MAY 27 (DNA) – The Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, Mr. Elyor Ganiev, and his accompanying delegation called on Prime Minister Imran Khan.The Prime Minister highlighted the historic and cultural bonds between Pakistan and Uzbekistan and underscored the importance of closer trade, economic and energy links between the two countries.
Direct flight between Azerbaijan, Pakistan to operate soon: Ghulam Sarwar
ISLAMABAD, MAY 27 (DNA) – Federal Minister for Aviation said that a direct flight between Azerbaijan and Pakistan is scheduled to operate soon.Ghulam Sarwar Khan said this during a meeting with Ali Alizada, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Pakistan who called on him here, said a press release.Both sides agreed on developing strong relations in the field of aviation.
ECP issues notice to Maryam Nawaz over holding party office
ISLAMABAD, MAY 27 (DNA): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday heard a petition by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in which party office given to Maryam Nawaz in Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) was challenged.A three-member bench headed by Chief Election Commissioner Justice Sardar Raza Khan heard petition challenging Maryam Nawaz’s appointment as vice president of the PML-N.PTI counsel informed the bench that Maryam Nawaz was appointed as the party’s vice president on May 03, 2019.
Uzbek deputy prime minister calls on Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD, MAY 27 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan receives Mr. Elyor Ganiev, Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, at PM Office. Pak-Uzbek relations discussed. The two side underscored the need for greater communication network to realise trade potential existing between the two countries.Overall Regional situation also came under discussion.
Ali Wazir and Mohsin Dawar will be held accountable: Samsam Bukhari
LAHORE (DNA) – Punjab Information Minister Samsam Bukhari said on Monday that Ali Wazir and Mohsin Dawar –members of the National Assembly (NA) who led a group to assault Kharqamar check post in Boyya, North Waziristan, on Sunday – will be held accountable according to the constitution of Pakistan.He addressed a press conference in Lahore, and asserted that a stern action would be taken against whosoever acts as an enemy of the state.
Bulletproof cars import: NAB to record Nawaz Sharif’s statement in jail
LAHORE (DNA) – An investigation team of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Monday has arrived in Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore – where former premier Nawaz Sharif has been serving a seven-year sentence awarded to him in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills reference case – to interrogate him in a case of an alleged import of 34 bulletproof vehicles from Germany without payment of customs duty on any of them in the year 2016.The team will record his statement in the case.
Another fake Chinese marriage scam unearthed in Lalamusa
LALAMUSA, MAY 27 (DNA) – Another fake Chinese marriage scam has unearthed as three Chinese nationals have reached Lalamusa city.According to Lalamusa police sources, three Chinese nationals arrived in Lalamusa. One of the Chinese national had already paid RS 10000 in advance to family of village Werowall.Werowall is a small suburban village of Lalamusa and people are mostly less educated and poor. That is why the poor family seemed to have fallen prey to the temptation.
Uzbekistan’s Deputy PM Elyor Ganiev arrives in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Deputy Prime Minister (PM) of Uzbekistan Elyor Ganiev has arrived in Islamabad on a two-day visit to Pakistan.According to details, he was welcomed by senior officials at Noor Khan Air Base.Elyor Ganiev is accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising deputy ministers for Investment and Foreign Trade, Transport and other senior officials.The Uzbek deputy PM will hold meetings with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and federal ministers and advisers.
Fawad Ch aims to introduce mobile phone payment system
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry on Monday took to Twitter, and stated that the next challenge [after introducing moonsighting website and Hijri Calendar] is to replace debit cards in the country with a mobile phone payment system.“For advancement, it is essential that payments are made easier. Inshallah in the next few months, you [people] will be able to make all payments, from your bus ticket to purchasing a new car, using your mobiles,” Chaudhry stated.
Security beefed up as nation observes Youm-e-Ali (RA) today
LAHORE (DNA) – Martyrdom day of Hazrat Ali (RA) is being observed with due solemnity across the country today (Monday).Various programs have been chalked out in connection with the day where Ulema and scholars will shed light on the life and services of Hazrat Ali (RA) for Islam.All the shops on the route of the processions across the country have been sealed while containers have also been placed to prevent entry from other roads and streets.
