ORMARA (DNA) – Pakistan on Saturday has demanded Iran to take action against the terrorists involved in killing of 14 passengers after offloading them from the bus on the Makran Coastal Highway in Balochistan.According to details, Foreign Office (FO) forwarded a letter of protest to the Iranian Embassy in Islamabad.
Muhammad Ali Jinnah hospital inaugurated in Kabul
KABUL, APR 20 (DNA) – The Vice-President of Afghanistan, Mohammad Sarwar Danish and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Ali Muhammad Khan and Afghan Minister of Public Health, Dr. Ferozuddin Feroz jointly inaugurated Muhammad Ali Jinnah Hospital on Saturday in an auspicious ceremony in Kabul.The 200-bed state-of-art Jinnah Hospital, completed at a cost of US$ 24 million, was officially handed over by the Pakistan to the government of Afghanistan.
Offshore companies case: NAB court extends Aleem Khan’s judicial remand till April 30
LAHORE (DNA) – Accountability court on Saturday has extended judicial remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Aleem Khan till April 30 in assets beyond income and offshore companies cases.
The PTI leader appeared before the court during which, NAB officials requested to extend his judicial remand.The court directed the anti-corruption watchdog to submit final report on the cases in next hearing.
Sheikh Rasheed to persuade Asad Umar to remain part of federal cabinet
LAHORE (DNA) – Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed on Saturday stressed on the significance of sustainable economy for development of Pakistan by stating that “a country is tore apart not on its borders instead by frequent attacks on its economy.”He spoke to the media at Railways Headquarters in Lahore, and termed it “a conspiracy” that a massive amount of state’s money was spent on building roads and streets.
NAB seeks physical remand of ex-federal secretary Shahid Rafi
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Saturday will seek judicial remand of former water and power secretary Shahid Rafi, who was arrested yesterday, in the rental power projects (RPPs) corruption case.He will be produced before an accountability court in Rawalpindi.On Friday, the former federal secretary was rounded up in a raid at his house in Islamabad and important documents were also seized from his residence.
South Asia has tremendous trade potential: Ruwan
ISLAMABAD, APR 20 (DNA) – Ruwan Edirisinghe, President SAARC Chamber Saturday said South Asia has tremendous trade potential, which needs to be tapped for greater economic integration by fully exploiting all indigenous natural resources to make the region an abode of peace, progress and prosperity.He expressed these views during a meeting with a delegation of prominent trade leaders led by SAARC CCI Senior Vice President Iftikhar Ali Malik held here today.
Pakistan lodges protest over Iran’s inaction against terrorists behind Ormara incident
ORMARA: (DNA) – Pakistan has lodged protest with Iran for its inaction not taking action against the group behind the killing of 14 passengers who were forcibly offloaded them from their bus on the Makran Coastal Highway in Ormara, Balochistan.The Foreign Office sent a letter of protest to the Iranian Embassy in Islamabad.”15-20 terrorists who camouflaged themselves in Frontier Corps (FC) uniform barricaded the road and stopped 3-4 buses traveling from Ormara to Gwadar on the coastal highway at Buzi Top in the dawn of April 18 and on the identification of the passengers, shot dead 14 personnel belonging to the armed forces of Pakistan.
British high commissioner hosts event for Pakistan cricket team
ISLAMABAD, APR 19 (DNA) – An event to wish the Pakistan National Cricket team good luck ahead of next month’s Cricket World Cup was hosted by the British High Commissioner, Mr Thomas Drew CMG.At the event were the players selected for the World Cup, the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mr Ehsan Mani, the team coaches and senior members of the PCB.Speaking at the reception the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Mr Thomas Drew CMG, said:
Reasons behind major cabinet reshuffle surface
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – A day after Prime Minister Imran Khan made a sweeping cabinet reshuffle, reasons behind removal of several ministers have begun to surface.According to sources, Prime Minister Imran Khan was not satisfied with several ministers after he reviewed performance, secret reports and public opinion. The decision to remove these ministers was already taken few days ago.Reportedly, Asad Umar was removed from the post due to weak economic policy, poor performance of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and surging dollar rate.
PM inaugurates Radiation and Oncology services at SKMCH, Peshawar
PESHAWAR, (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated Radiation and Oncology services at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital (SKMCH) in Peshawar on Friday afternoon.He also went around different sections of the hospital and inquired about the health of patients including those from Afghanistan.Imran Khan expressed satisfaction over the facilities available at the hospital.Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shah Farman and Chief Minister Mahmood Khan were also present on the occasion.
