Friday, August 4th, 2017
Ayesha Gulalai’s allegations should be investigated: PM
ISLAMABAD, AUG 04 (DNA) – MNA Ayesha Gulalai’s allegations against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan echoed in the National Assembly today when newly-elected Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said the matter should be investigated. Intervening in the debate on the issue in the house on Friday, he has proposed establishment of a Special Committee of the National Assembly to probe allegations levelled by Ayesha Gulalai against PTI leader Imran Khan. He said the proceedings of the special committee should be held in-camera. The Prime Minister further said one member ofRead More
No power can oust Nawaz from leadership, public support: Nisar
ISLAMABAD, AUG 04 (DNA) – While Rawat rally, ex-interior minister Chaudhry Nisar addressed the gathering and said no power can oust Nawaz Sharif from leadership as he has public support with him. He said, “Whenever PML-N comes into power, the country prospers.” Nisar slammed the political opponents, criticising the previous rule in which not a single mega project was pursued. He said it is difficult to participate in politics and there is little respect for politicians. He said PML-N will be strengthened in the leadership of Nawaz Sharif. Nisar said althoughRead More
Qatar signs defence pact with Italy
DOHA, AUG 04 (DNA) – Italy has signed a 5bn-euro ($5.9bn) agreement with Qatar’s naval forces that includes the sale of seven naval units, according to a joint announcement by the foreign ministers of Qatar and Italy. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar’s foreign minister, also announced the signing of two other bilateral agreements that will increase political consultations and joint economic investments between the two countries. During his one-day visit to Doha, Angelino Alfano, Italy’s foreign minister, stressed his country’s excellent political and economic ties with Qatar andRead More
President administers oath to new Cabinet ministers
ISLAMABAD, AUG 04 (DNA) – A 46-member new cabinet that includes 28 federal and 18 state ministers has taken oath in a ceremony at Prime Minister House in Islamabad. According to details, President Mamnoon Hussain administered the oath to the members while interim Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi was also present on the occasion. Khawaja Asif has become Foreign Minister, Ahsan Iqbal appointed as Interior Minister while Khurram Dastagir was given Defence Ministry. Ishaq Dar and Marriyum Aurangzeb remained Finance Minister and Information Minister respectively in the new federal cabinet. MushahidRead More