ABUJA, (DNA) – Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, who is on a visit to Nigeria, had separate meetings with the Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff and Naval Chief.During these meetings, matters pertaining to bilateral cooperation including naval collaboration came under discussion.The Naval Chief also highlighted endeavors of Pakistan Navy in maintaining peace and stability in the region particularly regional maritime security patrol.
Fake accounts case: Faryal Talpur challenges NAB inquiry in SC
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Faryal Talpur has Tuesday challenged the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) inquiry into fake accounts case in the Supreme Court.The PPP leader also challenged her summoning by the anti-corruption watchdog in JV (Joint Venture)-Opal 225 case. The plaintiff took the stance that it is not in the NAB’s jurisdiction to investigate JV-Opal 225 case.Faryal Talpur requested the apex court to nullify the NAB inquiry and suspend the summon notice. It is worth mentioning here that the PPP leader has been alleged of taking Rs1 billion bribe in JV-Opal 225 case.
Aleem Khan’s judicial remand extended for 14 days
LAHORE (DNA) – An accountability court has on Tuesday extended Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Aleem Khan’s judicial remand for 14 days in assets beyond sources case.Duty Judge Syed Jawad ul Hassan conducted the hearing and inquired about the reference against the PTI leader. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) prosecutor informed the court that final report has not been prepared yet, and it will be submitted after competition.
Pakistan continues efforts for success of Afghan peace process: Qureshi
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Tuesday said that Pakistan’s sincere efforts for success of Afghan peace process are continued.Talking to media, Qureshi lauded progress of Afghan peace process and hoped that seventh phase of Pak-Afghan negotiations will bear fruitful results.Earlier, United States Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad had met Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and deliberated on regional peace and Afghan reconciliation process.
Ready to normalise ties with Saudi Arabia: Iranian envoy
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Mehdi Honardoost said on Monday that his country was prepared to cooperate in any efforts for normalisation of their relations with Saudi Arabia.The ambassador said during a meeting of the Pakistan-Iran Parliamentary Friendship Group, which met at the Parliament House under the chairmanship of its convener Senator Lt Gen (R) Abdul Qayyum. Senators, who participated in the discussion, included Waleed Iqbal, PTI; Syed Muhammad Ali Shah Jamote, PPP and Sajjad Hussain Turi.
PM discusses new technologies in Pakistan with Huawei founder
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan thanked Huawei for setting up their office in Pakistan and for its continued investments in the country.The prime minister has said this during a meeting with founder of Huawei Mr Ren Zhengfei. The two sides discussed the development of ICT technologies and how to enhance mutual cooperation in the future.The prime minister said that Huawei may strengthen its collaboration with Pakistan through local manufacturing, technology transfer in such fields as AI and contribute to Pakistan’s economy.
Nandipur case: Court to announce verdict on Babar Awan’s acquittal plea on May 6
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Accountability court on Tuesday has deferred verdict on acquittal plea of former law minister and senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Babar Awan in Nandipur Power Project reference.During the hearing, the judge said that the verdict will be announced on May 6.Earlier, seven accused including former Prime Minister (PM) Raja Pervaiz Ashraf and Babar Awan in Nandipur Power Project reference.The other accused included former law secretary Riaz Kiyani, Masood Chishti, ex-consultant Shumaila Mahmood, former joint secretary Riaz Mahmood and ex-secretary Shahid Rafique.
Alia Bhatt says she loves Ranbir Kapoor as an actor
MUMBAI: (DNA) – Bollywood’s debonair star Alia Bhatt, who will be seen with Ranbir Kapoor for the first time in Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra, has admired her boyfriend’s work ethics.Alia has always been very sensitive about her personal life and relationships. But in a recent interview, she opened about how Ranbir makes her feel and what she thinks of him as an actor.The actress called it a magical experience to work with Ranbir, saying: “I have always loved Ranbir as an actor – he’s just so fabulous on screen, he’s powerful yet so honest and complete.”
Virgin Australia delays Boeing 737 MAX order
SYDNEY (DNA) – Virgin Australia said on Tuesday it had delayed delivery of its order of 48 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft over safety concerns, following two deadly crashes.The 737 MAX has been grounded worldwide since mid-March following the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines flight and an earlier Lion Air crash in Indonesia, which killed a total of 346 passengers and crew.Virgin Australia said in a statement that it was deferring delivery of its first batch of planes from November 2019 to July 2021.
Chairman NAB presents Annual Report-2018 to President
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal called on President Dr Arif Alvi at the Aiwan-e-Sadr on Monday and presented Annual Report-2018 of his organization to the President.Speaking on the occasion President Arif Alvi said that NAB has a pivotal role towards the elimination, of corruption from the country. He added that indiscriminate accountability is need of the hour, in order to discourage the corrupt elements.
