Saturday, February 10th, 2018
CJP criticises Punjab Police in Model Town barriers suo moto case
LAHORE, FEB 10 (DNA) – Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar has criticised Punjab Police in Model Town barriers case on Saturday by saying that police come up with concocted stories to erect barriers in different localities. The chief justice heard suo moto case in Lahore Registry over barriers erected in Model Town and rhetorically said that Punjab chief minister (CM) Shehbaz Sharif should answer in the matter. Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Arif Nawaz cited security concerns to erect barriers at chief minister’s office in ModelRead More
Australian envoy celebrates achievements of scholarship recipients
ISLAMABAD, FEB 10 (DNA) – Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Margaret Adamson today acknowledged the achievements of 106 recently returned Australia Awards scholars. Funded by the Australian Government, Australia Awards offer Masters scholarships and short-term professional development opportunities to equip Pakistani professionals with the skills and knowledge they need to shape successful, inclusive and sustainable economic and social development. “Education is an important link between our two countries and I’m encouraged by the growing number of Pakistanis who make Australia their first choice for their professional development. Australia has someRead More
Chaudhry Nisar refuses to work under Maryam Nawaz
ISLAMABAD, FEB 10 (DNA) – Former Interior Minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Chaudhary Nisar has refused to work under Maryam Nawaz being junior in the party and he cannot work under his junior. He said that he cannot work under Maryam Nawaz-daughter of ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif. While addressing media in Texla, Nisar said that he has already said that he can work under Nawaz and Shehbaz Sharif but cannot work under Maryam Nawaz. ‘I cannot be a hypocrite and this has been my decision since start,’Read More
MQM-P infighting disheartening activists, says Khawaja Izharul Hassan
KARACHI, FEB 10 (DNA) – Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) MPA Khawaja Izharul Hassan on Saturday said the party infighting is disheartening the activists, particularly those in jails. Talking to media here, the MQM-P MPA admitted that mistrust between the two groups exists and the efforts are being made to reunite the groups. Taking exception to defiant Amir Khan-led group’s objections over party office, Hassan while offering mediator’s role, said the residence of Dr Farooq Sattar had previously been used temporarily as the party office. “I have offered my resignation [from theRead More
SC summons Punjab CM Shehbaz Sharif in clean water provision case
ISLAMABAD, FEB 10 (DNA) – The Supreme Court on Saturday immediately summoned Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a case pertaining to clean water provision to public and appalling condition of hospitals. A three-member bench of the SC, headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar conducted hearing of the case at the Lashore registry. The prosecutor told court that 480 million gallons of polluted water is being drained into River Ravi. The CJP remarked that Chief Minister should clarify what steps have been taken for the drainage of waste water.Read More