KARACHI (DNA) – Adviser to Sindh Chief Minister on Sports and Industries and Youth Affairs Sardar Muhammad Bux Khan Mahar on Thursday tendered resignation from his post.Sindh Chief Secretary issued notification for the approval of Sardar Muhammad Bux Khan Mahar’s resignation.He served as Adviser to Sindh CM on Sports and Industries and Youth Affairs.
Speaker refuses to immediately issue production orders of Asif Zardari
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The chances of Pakistan People’s Party co-chairman Asif Zardari for attending the session of National Assembly are low as speaker Asad Qaisar has denied to immediately issue production orders despite insistence by PML-N and PPP leaders.According to sources, speaker Asad Qaiser wanted to issue production orders of Asif Zardari for Monday’s session but did not assure PPP delegation for Friday’s session.
Prime Minister Imran Khan arrives at Bishkek
BISHKEK (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived at Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. The Prime Minister was received by Mukhammedkalyi Abylgaziev, Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan and Kyrgyz Minister for Health Kosmosbek Sarievich Cholponbaev.Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Special Assistant to PM on Youth Affairs Muhammad Usman Dar are accompanying the Prime Minister.
ICC announces details of CRIIIO Cup at London’s Trafalgar square
LAHORE, JUN 13 (DNA) – The International Cricket Council announced the details of the inaugural criiio cup, where six social cricket teams from all corners of the world will come together in London’s Trafalgar Square on July 12, ahead of the Men’s Cricket World Cup Final, for a once in a lifetime opportunity to celebrate the diversity in which cricket is enjoyed in communities around the world.
Orange Line train: SC orders return of bank guarantees to contractors
ISLAMABAD, JUN 13 (DNA) – The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) on Thursday ordered return the bank guarantees of the construction companies working on the Orange Line Metro Train project.A three-member bench, headed by Justice Azmat Saeed, presided over the hearing of the case.When the bench questioned about the current status of the construction work, the court was informed that the civil work of the project has already been completed, and the contractors have assured that the remaining work would be completed in time.
FM Qureshi meets US Charge D’ Affaires Paul, discusses Afghan peace process
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday has met US Charge D Affaires to Pakistan Paul W. Jones in Islamabad and discussed matters of mutual interests.During the meeting, the minister said that Pakistan will continue to play its reconciliatory role in the Afghan peace process as development of the entire region is linked with it.
Russia keen to further promote political dialogue with Pakistan: Danila Ganich
Day of Russia celebrated; On 1st of May, 2019 Russia and Pakistan celebrated the 71st anniversary of diplomatic relations
ANSAR M BHATTI
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 13 (DNA) .. The Day of Russia was celebrated here at a local hotel with a large number of guests hailing from various walks of life in attendance.Ambassador-designate of the Russian Federation Danila V. Ganich along with the deputy head of Mission Vladimir Berezyuk received the guests.
PTI constitutes central finance board after chairman’s approval
ISLAMABAD, JUN 12 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan will represent Pakistan in the 19th Meeting of the Council of the Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on the invitation extended by Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov.The two-day meeting is being held in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic from today with Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov in the chair.
Kaira urges NA speaker to issue production orders for Zardari
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 12 (DNA) – Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Qamar Zaman Kaira has demanded Speaker National Assembly (NA) prove his impartiality by releasing the production orders of former president Asif Ali Zardari.Addressing a press conference in Islamabad the PPP South Punjab president said that opposition parties leaders were arrested just to distract the attention from the Federal Budget.
Special Court rejects Musharraf’s plea to dismiss breach of constitution case
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 12 (DNA) – A special court on Wednesday said that former president Pervez Musharraf’s plea to dismiss the case could not be considered.A three-member bench headed by Justice Tahira Safdar, hearing treason case against former military ruler.The court also rejected a plea to postpone the hearing against Musharraf due to health reasons.
