Wednesday, August 9th, 2017
Nawaz cavalcade swells as it enters Rawalpindi
LAHORE, AUG 09 (DNA) – Cavalcade of disqualified prime minister Nawaz Sharif, who was ousted by Supreme Court (SC) under article 62 and 63 in Panama Leaks case, has reached Shamsabad on Murree Road on Wednesday pursuing ‘mission Grand Trunk (GT) Road’ to Lahore. Thousands of PML-N supporters thronged the federal capital today to express solidarity and love for their ousted leader whereas camps have been formed all along the Grand Trunk Road to welcome the former premier. According to the latest government reports, there are around 8,500 people presentRead More
PML-N can win NA-120 by-poll with Kulsoom Nawaz: Khurshid Shah
ISLAMABAD, AUG 09 (DNA) – Opposition Leader Khurshid Shah suggested that ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) can triumph NA-120 by-poll if they appoint Begum Kulsoom Nawaz as the candidate. Reacting to GT Road rally from Islamabad to Lahore, he said Nawaz Sharif took too long to rally for public support. He stressed that every political party has right to hold rally for existence, however, Nawaz Sharif has been late to do so. There are risks in staging a rally but it allows politicians to meet people, he said. Shah said,Read More
COAS Bajwa vows to protect Saudi geographical sovereignty
RAWALPINDI, AUG 09 (DNA) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa vowed that Pakistan is committed to protecting the geographical sovereignty of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), and defending Haramain Sharifain. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), army chief met Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Defence Minister Mohammad Bin Abdullah Al-Aysh on Wednesday to discuss issues of mutual importance, including the regional security. COAS stressed that Pakistan gives importance to the ties with KSA, adding that the defence agreements with Saudi government hold significance. He promised to protect theRead More
British Prime Minister felicitates PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
ISLAMABAD, AUG 09 (DNA) – British Prime Minister Ms. Theresa May has congratulated PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on assuming the office of Prime Minister of Pakistan. “During my times as Home Secretary and now as Prime Minister, I have had the privilege of working with your colleagues and predecessor to strengthen our bilateral relationship and to enhance our cooperation in areas of mutual importance. I continue to attach great importance to our relationship and the work we do together”, the British Prime Minister stated in her letter to Prime Minister ShahidRead More
All-round performance from Shadab leads Knight Riders to victory
PORT OF SPAIN, AUG 09 (DNA) – On a spin-dominated track, the Trinbago Knight Riders’ spin trio of Kharry Pierre, Shadab Khan and Sunil Narine picked 3 for 48 between them off 12 overs, restricting St Lucia Stars to 118 for 9. In pursuit of a very modest total, Knight Riders’ top and middle order collapsed as Shane Shillingford ripped through the top order to leave Knight Riders tottering at 52 for 5. A well paced partnership between Pakistani young talent Shadab Khan and Javon Searles yielded 45-runs, which was also theRead More
‘Mission GT Road’: Nawaz Sharif’s convoy leaves for Lahore
LAHORE, AUG 09 (DNA) – Ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif, who was ousted by Supreme Court (SC) under article 62 and 63 in Panama Leaks case, has left for Lahore in a form of huge convoy on ‘mission Grand Trunk (GT) Road’ after a long stay in Murree and Islamabad. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) caravan led by Nawaz Sharif will first reach D-Chowk from Punjab House and then will head towards Faizabaad through Blue Area and Zero Point. It will enter Rawalpindi via Murree Road from where it will depart for LahoreRead More