Monday, February 12th, 2018
RCCI delegation calls on NSA Nasser Khan Janjua
A three member delegation of Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) led by President Zahid Latif Khan called on Prime Minister’s Advisor on National Security (NSA) Lt Gen (retd) Nasser Khan Janjua in Islamabad yesterday. Talking to the delegation Nasser Khan Janjua said China Pakistan Economic Corridor will bring economic prosperity to the region and the entire world. (CPEC) is the key to regional prosperity, connectivity and sustainable peace in the region. Under “One Belt, One Road” (OBOR) project, CPEC will serve as a gateway to Afghanistan and Central AsianRead More
Spanish Foreign Secretary to visit Pakistan on Feb 15
ISLAMABAD (DNA The Spanish Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Ildefonso Castro will travel to Pakistan on February 15th to hold the annual political consultations with his counterpart the Foreign Secretary, Tehmina Janjua. The state of bilateral relations will be analyzed and various current regional and international issues will be discussed.
C summons 10-year income tax return records of former PTV head
ISLAMABAD, Feb 12 (DNA): The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday summoned the record of last 10 years income tax returns filed by former Managing Director (MD) of state-run Pakistan Television (PTV) Ataul Haq Qasmi. These directives were issued by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar while hearing a suo motu case of Qasmi’s appointment as MD of PTV. During the court proceedings today, Justice Nisar inquired about the person behind the appointment of former PTV chairman Ataul Haq Qasmi. “All expenses incurred by the state-run media group would be recovered from the personRead More
SC expresses resentment over attorney general’s absence
ISLAMABAD, Feb 12 (DNA): The Supreme Court of Pakistan Monday expressed resentment over absence of Attorney General Ashraf Ausaf during hearing related to interpretation of Article 62(1)(f) of the Constitution. A five-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJ) heard the case during which, Additional Attorney General Rana Waqar informed the court that Ashraf Ausaf is in Lahore due to the death of noted human rights lawyer Asma Jahangir. CJP said that all the lawyers and judges are sad over her demise but the Attorney General cannot be facilitated in thisRead More
Ishaq Dar’s papers for Senate election rejected
ISLAMABAD (DNA) The Election commissioner has rejected Ishaq Dar’s nomination papers. PTI had challenged papers of Dar on the ground that the Accountability Court had declared him absconder.
Ishan Mustafa Yurdakul, Turkish Ambassador calls on General Bajwa
Rawalpindi, 12 February 2018: Mr Ishan Mustafa Yurdakul, newly appointed Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, today at GHQ. Matters of mutual interest including regional security issues were discussed during the meeting. The two noted the exceptional mutual relations between the brotherly Nations and pledged to further improve the same. Visiting dignitary also acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan Army’s contributions for peace and stability in the region.