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.
NAB court approves physical remand of Hamza Shehbaz for 15 days
LAHORE, JUNE 12 (DNA) – Accountability court on Wednesday has approved physical remand of Opposition Leader in Punjab Assembly Hamza Shehbaz in Ramzan Sugar Mills, money laundering and assets beyond means cases for 15 days.During the hearing, the National Accountability Bureau’s officials requested the court for 15-day physical remand of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader for interrogation.
Pakistan condemns missile attack by Houthi militants at Abha airport in Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD, JUN 12 (DNA) – Pakistan has strongly condemned the missile attack by Houthi militants at Abha airport in Saudi Arabia that resulted in 26 casualties.The spokesman of ministry of foreign affairs said that Pakistan reiterates its full support and solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia against any threats to its security and territorial integrity.=DNA
Command Coalition: Terrorist act targets Saudi Arabia’s Abha Int’l Airport
RIYADH, (DNA) – Colonel Turki Almalki, the official spokesman of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, said that at (02:21 am) Wednesday morning a hostile projectile fired by Houthi militia hit the arrivals hall at Abha International Airport in Asir Province in southwestern Saudi Arabia, through which thousands of civilian passengers of different nationalities pass daily.
President Arif Alvi says human resource development important for poverty alleviation
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – President Arif Alvi has said human resource development is important for poverty alleviation and development of the country.He was addressing a ceremony in connection with launch of National Academy of Higher Education in Islamabad today.The President emphasized the need for quality education by the way of capacity building of teachers and bringing improvement in the educational institutions.
Italian national day celebrated in style
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 12 (DNA) -Italian ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo hosted national day reception at the Serena Hotel, beautifully decorated in the colours of the Italian flag, to celebrate the country`s national day.The theme for this year was Venice. Models wearing traditional Italian dresses remained center of attraction of the audience throughout the event.Federal Energy Omar Ayub Khan was the chief guest. His father Gohar Ayub Khan also graced the occasion as guest of honour.
Japan qualifies for under 19 cricket world cup
ISLAMABAD, JUN 11 (DNA) – Japan will play in their first ever Cricket World Cup after the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier – EAP concluded in Sano.Japan finished the tournament undefeated and will now travel to South Africa for a 16-team World Cup which runs from 17th January – 9th February 2020.CEO Naoki Miyaji said: “We are so proud of the team; what an achievement! It is the first time Japan have ever qualified for a Cricket World Cup at Men’s, Women’s or Junior level and represents an historic day for cricket in this country. We hope it is the start of a new era of success.
President Arif Alvi extends felicitations to Russian President on National Day of Russia
ISLAMABAD: JUNE 11 (DNA) – President Dr. Arif Alvi has extended warm felicitations to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the National Day of the Russian Federation.In his letter of felicitations to his Russian counterpart, President Dr. Arif Alvi said, “Pakistan and Russia enjoy close, friendly and cooperative relations based on mutual respect, commonality of interests for peace and stability in the region and beyond”.
