ISLAMABAD, JUN 11 (DNA) – President Dr. Arif Alvi talked to the family of Lt. Col Rashid Karim Beg, who embraced martyrdom in a bomb blast in Kharqamar on June 07, 2019. The President talked to his wife and brother and offered his heartfelt condolences.He is survived by a daughter. The President also offered his heartfelt condolences to the wife of Major Moeez Maqsood who was martyred during the same incident.
Tokayev wins Kazakhstan’s presidency with 70.76 percent of vote, official preliminary results say
NUR-SULTAN, (DNA) – Incumbent Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received 70.76 percent of the vote (6,504,024 votes) in Kazakhstan’s June 9 presidential election, said Central Election Commission (CEC) Deputy Chairman Konstantin Petrov at a June 10 CEC briefing on preliminary election results.The preliminary results indicate that Tokayev has won a clear victory among the seven candidates. He held the lead in the nationwide exit poll results released earlier in the day, in which he was expected to secure 70.13 percent of the vote.
NAB arrests Punjab Opposition Leader Hamza Shehbaz
LAHORE, JUNE 11 (DNA) – NAB has arrested Leader of the Opposition in the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab after he withdrew his applications for bail in two corruption cases, on Tuesday.Hamza, who appeared before the court during today’s hearing, is facing inquiries in the cases related to Punjab Saaf Pani Company, Ramzan Sugar Mills, money laundering and assets beyond means.
Strong brotherly bonds exist between Azerbaijan, Pakistan: Ambassador Alizada
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ISLAMABAD, JUNE 11 (DNA) – Ambassador of Azerbaijan Ali Alizada has expressed gratitude to Pakistani Government and people for continued cooperation, support and interest to further expand and strengthen bilateral relations adding celebration of Azerbaijan National Day and 100th Anniversary of Azerbaijan Diplomacy in Pakistan was a clear manifestation of strong brotherly bonds between the two countries.
PTM leader Gulalai Ismail arrested over anti state speeches
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 10 (DNA) – Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) leader Gulalai Ismail has been arrested from Peshawar over making anti state speeches.Two cases were registered against Gulalai under terrorism provisions. The cases against PTM activist were registered in Shehzad town and Koral police stations. Gulali was arrested during a raid under the supervision of SHO Koral in Peshawar.
Serena hotels to become first company to pursue global gender equality certification
ISLAMABAD, JUN 10 (DNA) – Serena Hotels recently announced that it is the first Company in Pakistan to collaborate with International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group and work for the worldwide Economic Dividends for Gender Equality (EDGE) certificate, in line with its commitments and actions to support women’s participation in the private sector.
NA business advisory committee discusses schedule for budget session
ISLAMABAD, JUN 10 (DNA) – Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has chaired a meeting of House Business Advisory Committee in the Parliament House to discuss the tentative schedule for the Budget Session of the National Assembly.It was decided that Budget session will continue till 29th June, 2019. It was decided that general discussion on the Budget will be initiated from June 14, 2019 and Advisor to the PM on Finance and Revenue will wind up the general discussion on the Budget followed by discussion on appropriation in respect of charged expenditure 2019-2020 on June 25, 2019.
Pakistan rejects any trade war or new cold war with China: Senator Mushahid Hussain
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 10 (DNA) – The Chairman of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee who also chairs the Pakistan-China Institute, Senator Mushahid Hussain has stated that Pakistan rejects any trade war or cold war with China, during his speech at launch of book on the leadership of President Xi Jinping.The function which was organized by the Pakistan-China Institute was packed to capacity with a large gathering of scholars and students, parliamentarians from different political parties, business and opinion leaders, think tanks and retired senior military officers and ambassadors.
IHC allows NAB to arrest Zardari, Talpur in Mega money laundering case
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Islamabad High Court (IHC) has allowed National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to arrest Zardari, Talpur in Mega money laundering case, on Monday.Earlier Former president and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari and his sibling Faryal Talpur on Monday appeared before the Islamabad High Court (IHC), was seeking permanent bail in the fake bank accounts case.
Five ambassadors leaving Pakistan after completing term
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 10 (DNA) – Ambassadors of various countries are set to leave Pakistan after completing their term in Pakistan.According to diplomatic sources, Ambassadors of Argentina, Australia, European Union Syria and the Netherlands are set to leave Pakistan as they have completed their term in Pakistan.Ambassador of Bulgaria Mr. Roumen has already left Pakistan after spending over 11 years in Pakistan. The Bulgarian ambassador came here as Charge d Affaires and later he was made ambassador.
