LAHORE (DNA) – An investigation team of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Monday has arrived in Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore – where former premier Nawaz Sharif has been serving a seven-year sentence awarded to him in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills reference case – to interrogate him in a case of an alleged import of 34 bulletproof vehicles from Germany without payment of customs duty on any of them in the year 2016.The team will record his statement in the case.
Another fake Chinese marriage scam unearthed in Lalamusa
LALAMUSA, MAY 27 (DNA) – Another fake Chinese marriage scam has unearthed as three Chinese nationals have reached Lalamusa city.According to Lalamusa police sources, three Chinese nationals arrived in Lalamusa. One of the Chinese national had already paid RS 10000 in advance to family of village Werowall.Werowall is a small suburban village of Lalamusa and people are mostly less educated and poor. That is why the poor family seemed to have fallen prey to the temptation.
Uzbekistan’s Deputy PM Elyor Ganiev arrives in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Deputy Prime Minister (PM) of Uzbekistan Elyor Ganiev has arrived in Islamabad on a two-day visit to Pakistan.According to details, he was welcomed by senior officials at Noor Khan Air Base.Elyor Ganiev is accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising deputy ministers for Investment and Foreign Trade, Transport and other senior officials.The Uzbek deputy PM will hold meetings with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and federal ministers and advisers.
Fawad Ch aims to introduce mobile phone payment system
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry on Monday took to Twitter, and stated that the next challenge [after introducing moonsighting website and Hijri Calendar] is to replace debit cards in the country with a mobile phone payment system.“For advancement, it is essential that payments are made easier. Inshallah in the next few months, you [people] will be able to make all payments, from your bus ticket to purchasing a new car, using your mobiles,” Chaudhry stated.
Security beefed up as nation observes Youm-e-Ali (RA) today
LAHORE (DNA) – Martyrdom day of Hazrat Ali (RA) is being observed with due solemnity across the country today (Monday).Various programs have been chalked out in connection with the day where Ulema and scholars will shed light on the life and services of Hazrat Ali (RA) for Islam.All the shops on the route of the processions across the country have been sealed while containers have also been placed to prevent entry from other roads and streets.
Irked Arjun Kapoor says his wedding will be no less than Met Gala
Mumbai (DNA): It is no surprise that fans go too far in excitement and euphoria as they gush over their favorite stars getting romantically involved, constantly rooting for them to tie the knot as well.Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora are one of those B-Town couples who have eyes on them from all around with their budding romance with many speculating that the two are also getting closer to exchanging vows finally.
Fawad Ch launches Hijri Calendar, says Eid to be celebrated on June 5
ISLAMABAD, MAY 26 (DNA) – Federal minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry launched the country’s first moonsighting website and Hijri Calendar on Sunday and announced that based on the lunar observations Eid will be celebrated on June 5.Fawad Chaudhry said that he has sent the five-year Hijri Calendar to the Islamic Ideology Council, adding that the calendar will be presented before cabinet on Wednesday.
Chinese Vice President arrives in Islamabad on 3-day visit
ISLAMABAD, MAY 26 (DNA) – Vice President of China Wang Qishan has arrived in Islamabad today (Sunday) on a three-day official visit to Pakistan, and Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi received him at the airport.During the visit, the Chinese Vice President will call on President Arif Alvi and have a separate meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan.
PM Imran greets Prime Minister Narendra Modi on election win
ISLAMABAD, MAY 26 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and congratulated him on his party’s electoral victory in the Lok Sabha elections in India.The Prime Minister expressed his desire for both countries to work together for the betterment of their peoples.Reiterating his vision for peace, progress and prosperity in South Asia, the Prime Minister said he looked forward to working with Prime Minister Modi to advance these objectives.=DNA
Mohsin Dawar, accomplices open fire at Pakistan Army check post
MIRANSHAH, MAY 26 (DNA) – Member of the National Assembly (MNA) and Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) leader Mohsin Dawar on Sunday opened fire at the Pakistan Army check post near Datta Khel along with his accomplices.According to details, Mohsin Dawar was present in Miranshah’s Boya area with armed companions, and was continuously provoking the locals against the Pakistan Army and raising anti-army slogans.
