ISLAMABAD, APR 01 (DNA) – Air Vice Marshal Matar Ali Matar Al-Obaidani, Commander Royal Air Force of Oman visited Air Headquarters Islamabad today.On arrival, the distinguished guest was presented Guard of Honour by a smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Air Force.To pay homage to the martyrs of Pakistan Air Force, Commander Royal Air Force of Oman laid floral wreath at Martyrs’ Monument.
PIO greets newly-elected office bearers of APNS
ISLAMABAD (DNA) -Principal Information Officer (PIO) Mian Jahangir Iqbal has congratulated the newly elected office bearers of All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS).In his felicitation message he expressed his best wishes to the newly elected President Mr. Hameed Haroon, Secretary General Mr. Sarmad Ali, and other elected office bearers including Ms. Rameeza Nizami, Mr. Mumtaz Tahir, Mr. Munir Gillani and Mr. Shahab Zuberi.PIO also congratulated the Executive Committee of the APNS over its election.—DNA
Govt must let NAB work as an independent institution: Ch Nisar
WAH CANTT, MAR 31 (DNA): Former interior minister and disgruntled leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Chaudhry Nisar on Sunday said that many of the oppositions’ complaints regarding accountability were valid.Addressing a press conference in Wah Cantt on Sunday, he strongly criticized the government’s policies and said that unfortunately, Pakistan is caught in a huge debt crisis but the government is not focused on country’s issues.
Fawad proposes appointment of judges to deal with defamation
ISLAMABAD, MAR 31 (DNA): Information Minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has proposed the Supreme Court to appoint judges at every district and city level to ensure effective implementation of laws against defamation and derogatory write up.In a letter written to the Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Pakistan, he proposed appointment of four judges in every district with a population of five millions and above, two judges for the population of 2.5 million and above one judge for less than 2.5 million people.
Uzbekistan Ready To Host Talks On Afghan Peace
President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday met the visiting Uzbek delegation, led by Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov, and discussed the peace process, regional connectivity, infrastructure projects and economic ties between the two countries, the Presidential Palace said in a statement.Relations between the two countries are better than ever, Kalimov said in his meeting with Ghani, adding that implementation of joint infrastructural projects between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan will further strengthen the ties.
King Salman: We reject move to undermine Syrian sovereignty of Golan Heights
TUNIS: (DNA) – Any moves to undermine Syria’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights should be rejected, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman told the Arab League summit on Sunday.US President Donald Trump last week signed a proclamation recognizing the Golan as Israeli, less than four months after saying Jerusalem is Israel’s capital.King Salman said at the Arab League summit in Tunis that he absolutely rejects any measures that impact on Syrian sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
Nisar says will reveal his political plan at ‘appropriate time’
TAXILA, MAR 31 (DNA): Former interior minister, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, on Sunday said that he will make a decision for future political plans at an ‘appropriate time”.While addressing a press conference in Taxila, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan revealed that he has had close contacts with a political party which stops him joining any of its opponent political party of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N).
Hameed Haroon, Sarmad Ali elected APNS President, Secy General
KARACHI, MAR 30 (DNA) –Hameed Haroon of Dawn Group and Sarmad of Jang Group were elected unopposed as the President and Secretary General of APNS, on Saturday.The other office bearers include Rameeza Majid Nizami as Senior Vice President, Mumtaz A. Tahir as Vice President, Syed Muhammad Munir Jilani as Joint Secretary and Shahab Zuberi as Finance Secretary of the Society for the year 2019-20.The Annual General Council held on March 30, 2019 under the Chairmanship of Hameed Haroon, President, unanimously approved the report of the Executive Committee for the preceding year as well as the Annual Accounts of the Society for the year 2018.
Sindh deserves to be the most prosperous province of Pakistan: PM
KARACHI, MAR 30 (DNA) – Addressing a public meeting in Ghotki, the Prime Minister Imran Khan said corruption makes a nation poor and under debt.He said Pakistan was on a fast development track in 1960s and it was an example for countries in the region and beyond. However, its speed was broken by corruption and malpractices.The Prime Minister said Sindh deserves to be the most prosperous province of Pakistan as it is blessed with financial capital of Pakistan Karachi, the most gas produced and a fertile land. But the sheer level of poverty in interior Sindh is due to corruption.
Shehryar lauds Ranger’s role in establishing peace in Karachi
KARACHI, MAR 30 (DNA) – Minister of State for Interior Shehryar Afridi has said peace has been restored in Karachi and no one can disrupt it again.Addressing the 26th passing out parade of Sindh Rangers in Karachi today, he said Rangers have played a key role in restoring peace in the city and the rest of Sindh.Shehryar Afridi said Sindh Rangers’ contribution has also been very commendable in holding of some recent international events, including PSL matches, in the city.
