TAXILA, OCT 12 (DNA) – Former minister and ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, on Thursday suggested the government to avoid confrontation with institutions and accept verdicts of the courts. “Confrontation will not favour the government,” he said. Talking to a news conference in Taxila, he told that the country is governed by democracy and rule of law, adding that the courts make verdicts based on facts. He stressed, “Court orders should be accepted and any kind of confrontation should be avoided.” “It will cause damageRead More

ISLAMABAD, OCT 12 (DNA) – Islamabad Chamber of Small Traders on Thursday lauded the economic vision of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Qamar Javed Bajwa and lauded his commitment to Keep Karachi, the backbone of the economy, safe from elements creating uncertainty. The Army is not only discharging its duties in a very professional manner but also keeping an eye on the economic developments in the country which is encouraging, it said. Gen. Bajwa has rightly observed that growth has picked up but with sky-high debt, while the currentRead More

BRUSSELS, OCT 12 (DNA) – The 8th meeting of the EU-Pakistan Joint Commission and its Sub-groups on Governance and Democracy; Trade; and Development Cooperation was held in Brussels from 9- 11 October 2017. The two sides welcomed the continued growth in their broad-based relationship. Noting with appreciation the implementation of the EU-Pakistan 5-year Engagement Plan (2012-17), the two sides looked forward to further deepeningthe relationship, including through the Strategic Engagement Plan (SEP). The Joint Commission exchanged views and reviewed progress in the areas of peace and security, migration, trade, humanRead More

ISLAMABAD OCT 12 (DNA) – Law Minister Zahid Hamid on Thursday has denied allegation pertaining to deliberately amending Khatm-i-Naboowat clause in nomination papers. The minister said that the change was unintentionally made as nobody can think of impacting in any manner the provision regarding the finality of prophethood of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH). On the other hand, special committee has completed its work while an investigation report would be sent to ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif in London today. Earlier, National Assembly (NA) o unanimously approved oath related to Khatm-i-Naboowat in nomination papersRead More

ISLAMABAD, OCT 12 (DNA) – Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has on Thursday appeared for another hearing of assets beyond means case in an accountability court, and National Accountability Bureau (NAB) witness Tariq Javed submitted details of three bank accounts including Hajveri Modarba, a company owned by Dar. Tariq Javed told that one account was opened in Lahore’s bank in 1991 by Dar, and all evidences against the finance minister have been provided to NAB Lahore. He said he has been associated with Al Baraka bank since 1999, and has appearedRead More