ISLAMABAD, MAY 03 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi visited the Sri Lankan High Commission in Islamabad today to offer condolences following Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka. The Foreign Minister strongly condemned the heinous terrorist attacks and conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and offered prayers for speedy recovery of the wounded.
SC dismisses Nawaz’s plea seeking permanent bail
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday dismissed a petition filed by ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif seeking permanent bail on medical grounds.A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khosa heard the case in Court Room no. 1.The court maintained that none of the doctors who examined the former premier had recommended that his treatment was only possible abroad.
Here is all you want to know about PM Imran’s ‘Ehsaas’ program
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Prime Minister launched “Ehsaas” program, a social protection and poverty alleviation initiative , on March 27. The preliminary policy statement of the Ehsaas program was tweeted by the Prime Minister on April 8, 2019, which outlined Ehsaas’ 4 pillars and its 115 policy areas.Ehsaas is an extensive program and it is meant to be implemented through 20 federal ministries/divisions, 6 federal agencies involved in poverty alleviation and social protection, four provincial governments, AJK and GB.The newly created Division of Poverty Alleviation and Safety Nets is the coordinating agency of the Ehsaas program.
More Aussie candidates withdraw over anti-Muslim comments
Sydney: (DNA) – Another candidate for Australia´s governing Liberals was forced to stand down over anti-Muslim comments Friday as the party struggles to fend off charges it harbours right-wing extremists.But the main opposition Labor party, which is comfortably leading in opinion polls ahead of the May 18 general election, also saw one of its own stand down Friday over lewd social media posts.Jessica Whelan became the third Liberal candidate to quit the race in the past three days over racist or homophobic social media posts.
SC to hear Nawaz petition for bail extension today
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – A three-member bench of the Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan will today (Friday) hear Nawaz Sharif’s petition seeking extension in the bail granted to him on medical grounds.The three-member bench headed Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Asif Saeed Khosa and also comprising Justice Sajjad Ali Shah and Justice Yahya Afridi will hear the case.Nawaz Sharif had filed a petition in the Supreme Court on April 30 which stated that a review petition had been filed in the Supreme Court on its March 26 decision. The petition sought an extension in Nawaz’s bail until a decision on the review petition.
Notification regarding office timings during Ramazan issued
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The Establishment Division has issued notification regarding timings of Govt offices during the holy month of Ramazan.In the notification it was stated that Ramazan timings for the offices working five days a week would be 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM (from Monday to Thursday). On Friday, the timings would be from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM.
Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Visit to China Ushers the CPEC Into a New Stage
by Yao Jing
The Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) was successfully held in Beijing last week. At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, 40national leaders and heads of international organizations includingPrime Minister Imran Khan attended the forum. The event was also attended by more than 6,000 representatives from 150 countries and 92 international organizations.The participants exchanged in-depth views under the theme “Belt and Road Cooperation: Shaping a Brighter Shared Future”, reached extensive consensus on promoting high-quality Belt and Road cooperation with refined principles, reassured priorities and stronger mechanisms.
Govt held meetings with opposition to amend NAB law: Farogh Naseem
ISLAMABAD, MAY 02 (DNA) – Federal Minister of Law Farogh Naseem on Thursday said that the government will introduce amendments in laws governing the NAB and Criminal Procedure Code.Replying to a point of order in National Assembly session, the law minister said that the government has held several meetings with the opposition to reach a common ground over amendment in the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) law.
PML-N leaders in self imposed exile: Firdous Ashiq Awan
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan’s special assistant on information Firdous Ashiq Awan on Thursday said PTI government did not give NRO to anyone. She said PML-N leaders are in self imposed exile.The minister expressed that Shehbaz Sharif had left for London for medical treatment, however, he had failed to provide any information to the public related to his illness.Responding to a question over the changes in the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), she said the changes were indicative of Shehbaz Sharif not returning to Pakistan.
China’s position on Kashmir issue clear, consistent: Spokesperson
BEIJING (DNA) – China on Wednesday reiterated that its position on the Kashmir issue was clear and consistent that it should be properly resolved through negotiations by the relevant parties.The approval of listing of Masood Azhar had nothing to do with the Kashmir issue and would not affect China’s position on the longstanding dispute, Chinese Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Geng Shuang said in response to a question asked.
