GUJRANWALA (Dunya News) – Police have released one of the alleged facilitator in the Blast near Data Darbar Lahore. The alleged suspect named Zeeshan was taken into custody by CTD police but he claimed innocence in a video message.Zeeshan said he is a local grocer in AimanAbad, Gujrawala. He was there at the shrine to pay his respect and had nothing to do with the incident.
COAS Bajwa pays tribute to mothers for their sacrifices
RAWALPINDI (DNA) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa paid tribute to the mothers of martyrs for their sacrifices on Mother’s Day, and said no one can defeat Pakistan until such courageous women are present in this country.The army chief acknowledged that the progress that Pakistan has made is due to the mothers of this nation.Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor took to Twitter and wrote, “Salute to brave mothers of our brave martyrs.”“Mother is not just a physical entity. If so, their departure to heaven would’ve been an end to the relationship. Mother is name of an eternal feeling of love, care, security and selflessness.”
Gujranwala: Two girls, married to Chinese men, return home
GUJRANWALA, MAY 12 (DNA) – Two more girls – married to Chinese men – have returned home in Gujranwala with the help of Pakistan embassy.According to details, Rabia was married to a Chinese national on January 1 and the couple moved to China after three weeks. The girl – belonging to Gujranwala’s Fatomand area – was tortured by her husband afterwards. She reached home with the help of Pakistan embassy.The other girl – Rida – lived with her Chinese husband in Islamabad, and was also tormented by her spouse. Rida escaped subsequently and reached her home in Gujranwala.
Fake marriages: 79 suspects, including Chinese nationals arrested
LAHORE, MAY 12 (DNA) – In a crackdown against transnational Chinese gang in Pakistan suspected of involvement in fake marriages and human trafficking of girls, 79 people have been detained by officials in Islamabad and other districts of Punjab.In this regard, an investigation team from Beijing arrived in Islamabad to probe the matter. The team has assured Islamabad for “all possible cooperation.”
ISPR warns against ‘fake security threats’
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) issued a public service message today (May 11) stating that rumors about threat alerts in different cities are baseless. No such alerts were circulated by ISPR.According to ISPR, such propaganda is an attempt to create confusion and distrust among people.DG ISPR Major General Asif Ghafoor requested citizens not to be a “source of misinformation or assistance to terrorists”.
Armeena Khan lashes out at society for not letting 85000 female doctors practice
Armeena Khan lashed out at the common practice of our society, wherein the female doctors are not let to practice medicine after their marriages, causing a shortage of doctors in the already dwindling health sector with meagre material and human resources.
Chairman FBR denies having Any Twitter account on social media
ISLAMABAD, May 11 (DNA): The Chairman FBR, Mr. Shabbar Zaidi has larified that he doesn’t have any social media account on twitter and the twitter account circulating on social media with his name is fake. New Chairman FBR has cautioned the people not to follow fake social media account being run on twitter with his name. He has advised the people to always validate the information appearing on any mass mediumwhich is associated with him.=DNA
Gen Hamid Javaid laid to rest
RAWALPINDI, May 11 (DNA): Former Director General Heavy Industries Texila and President of Al-Shifa Trust Eye hospitals Lt-Gen (retd) Hamid Javaid was laid to rest here on Saturday.Hamid Javaid, 71, died at Combined Military Hospital, early in the morning. He left behind a daughter and two sons.He was buried in Dhoke Khabba Committee Chowk Graveyard Rawalpindi. The funeral was held after Asar prayers at Main Jamia Masjid DHA Ph-I.
Culprits involved “fake Chinese marriages” to be punished
ISLAMABAD, MAY 11 (DNA) -Responding to questions regarding media reports of law enforcement action on incidents involving Chinese and Pakistani nationals, the Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday that the relevant authorities from both Governments were in close contact on this issue.The Government of China had offered all possible cooperation on the issue, which was highly appreciated. Both sides are closely coordinating their efforts. In this context, a Chinese team visited Pakistan recently and held meetings with our law enforcement officials.
Terrorists attack Gwadar five star hotel
ISLAMABAD, MAY 11 (DNA) – Terrorists attacked five star hotel in Gawadar on Saturday.Gunshots were heard as terrorists entered a private five-star hotel in Gwadar city of Balochistan.Reportedly, shooting was heard as three armed men entered the hotel.Security forces have arrived at the scene and cordoned off the area.
