ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Over strict terms and conditions posed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Pakistan for a bailout package, Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has rejected the draft of a staff-level reached between the Ministry of Finance and the IMF representatives.In this regard, the PM has summoned an important meeting on Monday to examine financial affairs, the tax amnesty scheme and the IMF deal. Several members of the federal cabinet will also attend the meeting.According to sources, the premier seeks soft terms and conditions from the IMF regarding inflation, particularly relaxation in a larger tax rebates and exemptions.
IMAM of Masjid al Haraam calls for promotion of moderation
RIYADH, MAY 11 (DNA) – His eminence ash-Shaykh ‘Abdur-Rahmaan ibn ‘Abdil-‘Azeez as-Sudays, one of the Imaams and Khateebs at al-Masjid al-Haraam encouraged Muslims during this month of the Qur’aan to comply with Allaah’s directives and ensure the integrity of their words and actions by remaining obedient to Allaah, sincerely devoting all worship to Him, and taking initiative while the opportunity lasts. In his Friday sermon, he said, “Ensure that you make this month of fasting one of initiative.
Turkey calls for end to Syrian forces offensive on Idlib
ANKARA (DNA) — Turkey s Defense Minister Hulusi Akar is accusing the Syrian government of trying to expand its field of control in Idlib province in violation of a Russian-Turkish cease-fire brokered last September.Akar called on Friday for the government attacks to be halted. He made the comments during a visit to Turkey s border with Syria where he inspected troops, together with the country s top military commanders.Rebel groups are battling Syrian government forces to regain territory they lost in the northwest area of Idlib earlier this week.
Azerbaijan embassy staff plants trees in memory of Heydar Aliyev
ISLAMABAD, MAY 10 (DNA)- : Ambassador of Azerbaijan Ali Alizada along with embassy staff planted Bougainvillea trees, on the eve of his 96th birth anniversary of Heydar Aliyev nationwide leader of Azerbaijan .
PM to perform groundbreaking of maternity hospital in Rawalpindi today
RAWALPINDI (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan would perform groundbreaking of Mother and Child Hospital in Eid Gah Sharif area of Rawalpindi today (Friday).Prime Minister will reach at the site of the hospital on a helicopter due to security concern. Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed would be present on the occasion to welcome the Prime Minister.
Indian envoy discusses regional developments with Chinese ambassador
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Indian High Commissioner in Pakistan Ajay Bisaria met with Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing in Islamabad.The official twitter handle of Indian HC Thursday released a picture of the envoys sharing a smile.The diplomats ‘exchanged notes on recent developments’, the statement added without sharing further details.
PTI submits application to ECP against party position given to Maryam Nawaz
LAHORE, MAY 09 (DNA) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday has challenged Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Maryam Nawaz’s appointment as party vice president in Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).According to details, PTI adopted the stance that Maryam Nawaz is ineligible to hold any political or public office as she had been sentenced by the court in corruption reference.
CM Buzdar visits Mayo Hospital, meets victims of Data Darbar blast
LAHORE (DNA) – Chief Minister of Punjab (CM) Usman Buzdar on Thursday has visited Mayo Hospital and met the victims of Data Darbar blast. According to details, the CM informed the patients that inquiry into the explosion has been launched while the search for the terrorist group behind this attack has also been started. On May 9, at least 11 people including three police officials were martyred and scores injured in a suicide blast outside the Data Darbar shrine in Lahore.
Ikram Mohammad Ibrahim: Malaysia-Pakistan: An enduring partnership and brotherhood
High Commissioner of Malaysia H.E. Ikram Mohammad Ibrahim talks to Centreline and DNA
By Ansar Mahmood Bhatti
The diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Pakistan was established 62 years ago, on 31 August 1957 – the date of the independence of the then-Malaya from the British. Pakistan was the 17th State that diplomatically recognised Malaya.
Pak women’s trafficking to China: 14 more Chinese held, three young girls recovered
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – The Anti-Human Trafficking Cell of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), in a countrywide crackdown against the Chinese people involved in getting married with Pakistani girls fraudulently, arrested 14 Chinese natives from different areas of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
