Thursday, January 25th, 2018
Federal Minister behind gang involved in Zainab rape, murder case: Dr Shahid Masood
ISLAMABAD, JAN 25 (DNA) – Senior anchorperson Shahid Masood has made startling revelations about the network behind the Zainab rape and murder case and said that an organised porn gang is behind the network backed by the political personalities. He informed the Supreme Court of Pakistan that arrested suspect in Zainab murder case was backed by a federal minister and a prominent personality. Masood, in his show that aired late Wednesday night, alleged that Zainab’s suspected rapist and murderer was a member of an international pornography ring. He further stated that the suspect had 37 foreignRead More
Saudi Navy Commander vow to enhance bilateral defence ties with Pakistan
KARACHI, JAN 25 (DNA) – Commander Royal Saudi Naval Forces Vice Admiral Fahad Bin Abdullah Al Ghofaily is on an official visit to Pakistan. During the visit, Commander Royal Saudi Naval Forces called on Chief of the Naval staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi at Naval Headquarters Islamabad. In the second leg of the visit, Vice Admiral Fahad Bin Abdullah Al Ghofaily met with Naval Field Commands at Lahore and Karachi. During the visit at Karachi, Vice Admiral Fahad Bin Abdullah Al Ghofaily called on Commander Karachi Rear Admiral Ather Mukhtar,Read More
Indonesian President arriving in Pakistan, will address joint session of Parliament
ISLAMABAD, JAN 25 (DNA) – Indonesian President Joko Widodo is arriving in Islamabad on Friday on a two-day visit to Pakistan. He will be received by President Mamnoon Hussain at Noor Khan airbase. The visiting dignitary will address the joint session tomorrow. Joko Widodo will be the second President of Indonesia who will address the Joint Sitting of the Parliament. Earlier, President of Indonesia Dr. Ahmed Sukarno had addressed the National Assembly of Pakistan on 26 June 1963. President Mamnoon Hussain will host a state banquet in honor of theRead More
Pakistan, France to enhance defence and security cooperation
ISLAMABAD, JAN 25 (DNA) – French Ambassador Marc Barety called on Secretary Defense retired Lieutenant General Zamir-ul-Hassan Shah in Rawalpindi on Thursday and discussed matters pertaining to defence cooperation. They were of the view that national and regional security is an important and common concern and the two countries can help each other through sharing of experience and information particularly in the fields of counter terrorism and de-radicalization. The Secretary Defence highlighted the importance of stable and prosperous Afghanistan and reiterated Pakistan’s resolve for facilitating all sorts of peace effortsRead More
Zainab murder case: SC orders JIT to probe into Shahid Masood’s allegations
ISLAMABAD, JAN 25 (DNA) – The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday ordered Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to investigate the allegations under light of evidences provided by television anchor Shahid Masood against the suspect arrested recently in Zainab murder case. A three-judge bench of Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan, was hearing the suo motu case of Zainab murder case when passed these orders. The top court had summoned Masood to throw a light on revelations he made during a show on Wednesday night with regard to primeRead More
Afghan Ambassador holds important meeting with COAS in GHQ
RAWALPINDI, JAN 25 (DNA) – Omar Zakhilwal, Afghanistan’s ambassador to Pakistan, met with Pakistan’s army chief Gen. Qamar Bajwa on Thursday morning to discuss a range of issues including bilateral relations. In a message posted on Twitter, Zakhilwal said: “This morning met with Pak Army Chief Gen Qamar Bajwa for a comprehensive discussion on a range of important issues including current state of bilateral relations and ways and steps that would help improve mutual trust and the environment for peace and prosperity for both our nations.” This comes amid increasedRead More