SAHIWAL (DNA) – Heirs of Sahiwal firing incident victims have left for Islamabad on the invitation of Senate Standing Committee on Interior.During the visit, the identification parade of six under custody Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) officials will also be held.Earlier, that four people including two women who were brutally shot in the head. 13-year-old Areeba who was gunned down along with her parents in an alleged encounter, was shot at six times due to which her ribs also fractured.
Ukrainian Ambassador meets Senator Azam Swati
ISLAMABAD, Jan 28 (DNA): Ukrainian Ambassador Mr. Voldymyr Lakomov met Senator Azam Khan Swati, Chairman Defence Committee in his Chamber at Parliament House and exchanged views over mutual friendship and areas of collaboration between the two countries.During the meeting Senator Azam Khan Swati, discussed matters of mutual concern and importance for both the countries, he stressed the need for enhancing trade and defence collaboration.
No-deal Brexit ‘to leave shelves empty’ warn retailers
A no-deal Brexit threatens the UK’s food security and will lead to higher prices and empty shelves in the short-term, retailers are warning.Sainsbury’s, Asda and McDonald’s are among those warning stockpiling fresh food is impossible and that the UK is very reliant on the EU for produce.The warning comes in a letter from the British Retail Consortium and is signed by several of the major food retailers.
Uzbek govt to join hands with Pakistan in building cultural links
ISLAMABAD, JAN 28 (DNA) – Uzbekistan in collaboration with the Punjab government has planned to upgrade and further beautify the Shalimar Garden in Lahore. The Uzbek government will bear expenses incurred on this project. Ambassador of Uzbekistan Furqat Sidikov disclosed this while talking to DNA.He further said Uzbekistan attached great importance to preservation of heritage adding his country ranked top among those countries having a rich cultural and historical heritage.
‘Radical rethink’ needed to tackle obesity, hunger, climate: report
To defeat the intertwined pandemics of obesity, hunger and climate change, governments must curb the political influence of major corporations, said a major report Monday calling for a ‘global treaty’ similar to one for tobacco control.
Pundits share their thoughts about Pakistan Super League
DUBAI, (DNA) – Pakistan Super League has not only involved foreign cricketers, but it has also featured foreign broadcasters and commentators. Majority of these commentators have covered other leagues of the world, but they have all praise for the flavour and standard of cricket they have seen in this league.
Pakistan high commissioner to India likely to be next foreign secretary
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – High Commissioner to India Sohail Mahmood is the clear front runner to become the country’s top diplomat when Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua steps down on her retirement.Ms Janjua, who was the first woman to become Pakistan’s foreign secretary, will retire on April 17 after serving in the position for two years.The race for the foreign secretary’s job this time round has been lacklustre particularly when compared to the bruising competitions on the last two occasions — 2013 and 2017.
Pakistan closes Mazar-e-Sharif consulate amidst security threats
ISLAMABAD, JAN 27 (DNA) -The Pakistan Consulate General in Mazar-e-Sharif was closed when an Afghan woman was caught trying to sneek a hand grenade into the Consulate, in her personal bag. The woman was arrested by the police and is under investigation to find perpetrators of the failed attack. The Embassy of Pakistan in Kabul has urged the Afghan Foreign Office to provide foolproof security to its Consulate General in Mazar-e-Sharif and to share the findings of its investigation at the earliest.
4th ODI: Pakistan beat South Africa by 8 wickets to level series
JOHANNESBURG, (DNA) – Opening batsman Imam-ul-Haque smashed a half century to help Pakistan equal the ODI series against South Africa on Sunday.Earlier, Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis added 101 for the third wicket, but Pakistan struck quickly on either side of their stand with Usman Shinwari starring with 4 for 35 to bowl the hosts out in 41 overs.
Army hailed for rooting out terrorism
ISLAMABAD, JAN 27 (DNA) – Islamabad Chamber of Small Traders (ICST) on Sunday lauded the role of armed forces in eradicating terrorism and rebuilding militancy-hit areas.The sacrifices of Army has changed the situation in FATA and elsewhere to an extent that local and foreign businessmen have started exploring opportunities in these regions which is very heartening, it said.
