ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The accountability court will indict former prime minister Raja Pervez Ashraf and other accused persons in the rental power projects (RPPs) scam case on February 8.Reportedly, the accountability court’s judge Arshad Malik presided over the hearing of the case and subsequently ordered all accused persons to appear before the court on the next hearing.
Sahiwal police encounter shocking: Tareen
ISLAMABAD, Jan 20 (DNA): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Jahangir Tareen on Sunday said the Sahiwal police encounter incident is shocking and unpardonable.“Justice must be done and done swiftly. The responsible police officers must face the most severe form of punishment, if seniors are responsible they too must be held accountable. Heads must roll. Enough is enough,” he tweeted.
China to give $1bn grant for less privileged areas: Bakhtiar
ISLAMABAD, Jan 20 (DNA): Minister for Planning and Development Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar on Sunday asserted that China would release $1bn grant for less privileged areas in the country. Talking to journalists, Khusro Bakhtiar said that the government would take benefit from Chinese model to eliminate poverty from the country. He said that China would also invest in petrochemical sector.
Newly-appointed CJP Khosa has no Twitter account, clarifies SC spokesman
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Supreme Court (SC) spokesman on Saturday has clarified that newly-appointed Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Asif Saeed Khosa has no Twitter account.In a statement issued by the top court, an action will be taken against those running fake social media accounts of the CJP.
Ukraine preparing to terminate 50 more agreements with Russia
KIEV, (DNA) – The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has already terminated 49 agreements with Russia and is currently considering terminating the second package of 50 agreements.Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin said this at a press conference dedicated to the results of Ukrainian diplomacy in 2018, an Ukrinform correspondent said.
Chahal, Dhoni script India’s ODI series victory in Australia
MELBOURNE, (DNA) – Former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni scored his third successive half century to guide India to a seven-wicket victory in the series-deciding third one-day international against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.
CPEC symbol of Pak-China friendship: Petroleum Minister
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Ghulam Sarwar Khan on Friday said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is symbol of china Pakistan friendship.He said this while talking to Chinese Ambassador Yao Jang in Islamabad.
Former Singapore presidential candidate plans new opposition party
SINGAPORE (DNA) – A former member of Singapore’s ruling party and presidential candidate said on Friday he had applied to set up a new party, making a return to politics ahead of an election expected as soon as this year.Tan Cheng Bock’s re-entry into politics could boost Singapore’s weak opposition, while the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) prepares for the retirement of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong within the next three years.
Justice Asif Saeed Khosa takes oath as 26th CJP
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Justice Asif Saeed Khosa on Friday has taken oath as Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) during a ceremony at Aiwan-e-Iqbal in Islamabad.According to details, President Dr Arif Alvi administered oath to the 26th CJP.
Romania takes over rotating EU presidency
BRUSSELS, (DNA) – Romania took over the EU’s rotating presidency at a tumultuous time for the bloc. Romania will be in charge for the next six months as the European Union faces a series of tricky tests – most notably Brexit, European parliamentary elections, and wrangling over the next budget.
