March, 2018
People are ultimate decision makers: PM Abbasi
DERA GHAZI KHAN, MAR 31 (DNA) – Prime Minister (PM) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said on Saturday said that people are the ultimate decision makers and it depends upon them as to who they would vote for in the upcoming general elections. Speaking at a ceremony in Dera Ghazi Khan, the premier said either they were dragged to courts or sit-ins were staged against them but people will respond to all anti-PMLN moves in the polling stations during the upcoming general elections. “PML-N was not allowed to work. The response toRead More
India claims it has arrested an ISI spy
NEW DELHI, MAR 31 (DNA) – An Indian national by the name Ravi Kumar supposedly working as a Pakistani secret agent has been arrested on Friday, 30th of March. Indian authorities claim he was working as a spy for Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the ISI. However, there is little evidence, if any, to back up these claims. The Punjab Police of India has said that the man was arrested in Amritsar district in the north-western state of Punjab near the Chatiwind police station. The State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) and Military IntelligenceRead More
Pakistan to be declared polio free country soon: State minister
FAISALABAD, MAR 31 (DNA) – State Minister for Commerce and Textile Industry Hajji Muhammad Akram Ansari has said Pakistan will soon be declared a polio-free country because of the sincere, committed and continuous efforts of the present government. However, the private sector should expedite its efforts for the rehabilitation of polio infested children, he added. Inaugurating a polio rehabilitation center in Surayya Majeed Hospital, he said that the government is making all out efforts to provide best possible health facilities to the poor segment of the society. It isRead More
Passing out parade of Multan police held at training centre
MULTAN, MAR 31 (DNA) – At least 934 recruits passed out during a parade that held at training institute in Multan on Saturday. The cadets displayed their skills including martial arts and weapon handling that they received during eight-month training. On the occasion, an oath to always serve for the protection of the country and nation was also taken by the recruits. Addressing the participants of the ceremony, Additional Inspector General (IG) Tariq Masood announced that semester system is being launched to improve the training process. New courses related toRead More
Two police martyred as roadside bomb targets DPO’s convoy in DI Khan
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, MAR 30 (DNA) – Two police embraced martyrdom and two were wounded late Friday after a bomb blast targeted a convoy of District Police Officer (DPO). Reportedly, a bomb planted along a road bank exploded as the convoy approached leaving two cops wounded and two killed. The DPO was travelling back to Dera Ismail Khan from Kulachi. Regional Police Officer (RPO) Kareem Khan said that the attack was executed when DPO’s convoy was travelling through the area however, the police officer survived the attack. Two bodies andRead More
Margalla Hills fire: Army personnel sent to protect people in Kalajar village
ISLAMABAD, Mar 30 (DNA): Pakistan Air Force (PAF) provided helicopters to extinguish fire that erupted on Margalla hills here Thursday night. The helicopters’ facility had been provided on the special request of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Army personnel had also been dispatched to protect the population of Kalajar village from the fire, which had erupted in parts of Margalla Hills behind Daman-e-Koh and the Naval Headquarters on Thursdaynight, with the flames spreading at a slower pace on Friday. The flames behind Daman-e-Koh were brought under control by the locals, who usually use sticks toRead More