ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Close aide of former president Asif Ali Zardari and former lawmaker Owais Muzaffar Tappi was arrested from Dubai, sources said on Tuesday.Muzaffar, alias Tappi, has been arrested for his involvement in a case pertaining to money laundering of billions through fictitious bank accounts.Asif Ali Zardari, Faryal Talpur, Omni Group’s Anwar Majeed and his son Abdul Ghani Majeed, former Pakistan Stock Exchange chairperson Lawai, Summit Bank Senior Vice-President Taha Raza are among those being investigated by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and the anti-graft watchdog separately.
Azerbaijan commemorates 26 years anniversary of occupation of Kalbajar
BAKU, APR 02 (DNA) – Today marks 26 years anniversary of the occupation of Azerbaijan’s Kalbajar district by Armenian #invaders.As a result of this brutality more than 510 innocent civilians were killed, 321 went missing, 53,340 residents of the Kalbajar district became internally displaced persons, schools, #mosques, shrines,historical and #religious monuments etc.
Pakistan retains right to use anything in self defence: ISPR
RAWALPINDI, APR 01 (DNA) – Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Asif Ghafoor on Monday said that the February 27 incident of Pakistan Army shooting down Indian aircraft is part of history now.In a statement issued by the ISPR, Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor said that no Pakistani F-16 was hit by Indian Air Force.The statement said, “Reference repeated Indian claims about shooting down of Pakistani F-16 by India and use of F16 in air battle on 27 February. The event of Feb 27 is part of history now. No Pakistani F16 was hit by Indian airforce.”
PM Imran phones Erdogan, greets him on election victory
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday telephoned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to congratulate him on his 15th consecutive election victory, a brief Prime Minister Media Office statement said.Earlier, the prime minister, in a tweet, congratulated Turkish president and “friend of Pakistan” Recep Tayyip Erdogan on another important victory in the Turkish local elections.
Saudi Aramco eclipses Apple as world’s top-earning company
DUBAI: (DNA) – Saudi Aramco, the world’s biggest oil producer, made core earnings of $224 billion last year, almost three times as much as Apple, figures from the state-owned company showed on Monday ahead of its debut international bond issue.Aramco revealed its financials in order to obtain a public rating and start issuing public international bonds.
Man Utd director Sawhney takes charge as new world cricket chief
NEW DELHI: (DNA) – Indian-born media executive Manu Sawhney has taken over as chief executive of the International Cricket Council, the world body said Monday as it started a new era aiming to boost the sport’s television revenues and profile.Sawhney, who has been managing director of broadcaster ESPN Star Sports and is a non-executive director of football giants Manchester United, succeeds former South African Test wicketkeeper Dave Richardson.
BISP will continue to run under Ehsas program: Fawad Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Monday has said that the government has no intention to change the name of Benazir Income Support Program (BISP).Talking to media persons in Islamabad, Chaudhry said though the government has launched Ehsas program for alleviation of poverty, yet BISP will also continue.Fawad Chaudhry said under Ehsas program, loans will be provided to the jobless youth and homes to the shelterless people.
YouTube awards Maulana Tariq Jameel Golden Play Button
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Renowned religious scholar Maulana Tariq Jameel was presented a Golden Play Button by YouTube on reaching 1 million subscribers on his official channel.The channel – Tariq Jamil Official – has become the first Pakistani Islamic channel to receive this award. Let it be known that other Pakistani channels Kitchen with Amna and P4Pakao have also achieved this feat of 1 million subscribers.It is worth mentioning here that YouTube awards a Golden Play Button to those channels who reach 1 million subscribers.
Pakistan calls for ensuring safety of UN peacekeepers
UNITED NATIONS: (DNA) – Expressing concern over the increasing number of fatalities suffered by the United Nations peacekeepers operating at hotspots around the world, Pakistan has underscored the need for ensuring not only their security but also their safety.“While security will remain a challenge and will vary from mission to mission, the safety side of the coin can be addressed by adequately equipping peacekeepers with training and necessary equipment, and better health facilities on the ground,” Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi said at a peacekeeping event co-hosted by Pakistan at the UN Headquarters in New York.
RAFO Commander lauds professionalism of PAF
ISLAMABAD, APR 01 (DNA) – Air Vice Marshal Matar Ali Matar Al-Obaidani, Commander Royal Air Force of Oman visited Air Headquarters Islamabad today.On arrival, the distinguished guest was presented Guard of Honour by a smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Air Force.To pay homage to the martyrs of Pakistan Air Force, Commander Royal Air Force of Oman laid floral wreath at Martyrs’ Monument.
