SOP to be devised for effective security of hotels in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, MAY 13 (DNA) – Islamabad Police will prepare Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure effective security of hotels and also conduct security audit to identify the loopholes if any.A special meeting convened here at Rescue 15 to review the existing arrangements in this regard which was chaired by DIG (Operations) Waqar Uddin Syed and also attended among others by SP (Investigation) Dr. Mustafa Tanveer, SP (Industrial Area) Aamir Khan Niazi, SP (City) Sayed Aziz, SP (Saddar) Malik Naeem Iqbal, SP (Rural) Muhammad Omer Khan and officials from administration section of well reputed hotels.
Tajikistan attaches great importance to its relations with Pakistan: envoy
RAWALPINDI, MAY 13 (DNA) – Ambassador of Tajikistan Ismatullo Nasredin has said that Pakistan and Tajikistan have historical, cultural and religious background and the roots of their relation are very deep. Both countries are enjoying friendly and cordial relationship.The envoy expressed these views with President RCCI Malik Shahid Saleem during his visit to the Rawalpindi Chamber Of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) on Monday.
Court sends 11 Chinese nationals on 14-day judicial remand
LAHORE (DNA) – A district and sessions court in Lahore has Monday sent 11 Chinese nationals involved in fake marriages with Pakistan girls on 14-day judicial remand to jail.The suspects have been accused of blackmailing and forcing Pakistani girls into indecent activities after marriage in China.The accused were presented before the court by the Federal Investigation Agency after two-day physical remand. Judicial Magistrate Amir Raza conducted the hearing.
Maryam Nawaz to enter NA as legal issues are settled: Pervaiz Rasheed
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) senior politician and Senator Pervaiz Rasheed said on Monday that the party’s vice president, Maryam Nawaz would play her role in the National Assembly as soon as legal complications are resolved.
Justice Gulzar Ahmed takes oath as acting CJP
ISLAMABAD (DNA): Justice Gulzar Ahmed, Senior Puisne Judge Supreme Court of Pakistan has taken oath as Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan.The oath was administered by Justice Azmat Saeed in a simple and dignified ceremony in the Supreme Court on Monday.Justice Gulzar Ahmad will serve as the acting Chief Justice of Pakistan until the return of Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khosa who has proceeded on a seven day official visit to Russia.
Assets case: NAB court extends Aleem Khan’s judicial remand till May 27
LAHORE (DNA) – An accountability court has on Monday extended Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Aleem Khan’s judicial remand till May 27 in assets beyond sources case.Duty Judge Syed Jawad ul Hassan conducted the hearing and inquired about the reference against the PTI leader.Meanwhile, a hearing on Aleem Khan’s bail plea was also conducted by Lahore High Court (LHC).
PPP, PML-N reject govt’s $6 billion bailout deal with IMF
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Monday have rejected government’s bailout deal with International Monetary Fund (IMF).PPP leader Nafeesa Shah said that those claiming to bring change have only given inflation to the people. She said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has reached a deal with IMF without taking anyone into confidence.
Sri Lanka town under curfew after anti-Muslim attacks
Sri Lankan troops in a northern town fired shots into the air and police imposed a curfew Sunday after mobs attacked a mosque, in renewed religion tensions in the wake of the Easter terror attacks.Police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera said that the mobs in Chilaw, 80 kilometres (50 miles) north of the capital Colombo, also attacked Muslim-owned businesses.
Alleged facilitator of Data Darbar blast released
GUJRANWALA (Dunya News) – Police have released one of the alleged facilitator in the Blast near Data Darbar Lahore. The alleged suspect named Zeeshan was taken into custody by CTD police but he claimed innocence in a video message.Zeeshan said he is a local grocer in AimanAbad, Gujrawala. He was there at the shrine to pay his respect and had nothing to do with the incident.
COAS Bajwa pays tribute to mothers for their sacrifices
RAWALPINDI (DNA) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa paid tribute to the mothers of martyrs for their sacrifices on Mother’s Day, and said no one can defeat Pakistan until such courageous women are present in this country.The army chief acknowledged that the progress that Pakistan has made is due to the mothers of this nation.Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor took to Twitter and wrote, “Salute to brave mothers of our brave martyrs.”“Mother is not just a physical entity. If so, their departure to heaven would’ve been an end to the relationship. Mother is name of an eternal feeling of love, care, security and selflessness.”
