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Pakistan invites Afghanistan to join CPEC

ISLAMABAD, MAY 10 (DNA) – National Security Adviser Nasser Khan Janjua says peaceful Afghanistan is imperative for peace in the region. Addressing a seminar titled “Peace a dividend for development and stability in Afghanistan” in Islamabad today, he said peace offer by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani is a good sign for peace process in Afghanistan. The Advisor invited Afghanistan to join Pakistan in projects like China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and China’s One Belt One Road initiative. He said if Pakistan and Afghanistan work together both can become massive trade corridors. AnsweringRead More


Punjab announces summer vacations from May 17

LAHORE, MAY 10 (DNA) – In wake of Ramazan, the Punjab government on Thursday announced summer vacation from May 17 till August 10. The announcement was made by provincial Education Minister Rana Mashood. The provincial government has also given conditional permission to the private schools to hold summer camps. The minister said that the classes will resume by August 10. The decision came amid the holy month of Ramadan 2018. On May 7, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah had approved the summary requesting early summer vacations in schoolsRead More


Money laundering allegations: Submit proof or go home, Nawaz tells NAB chief

ISLAMABAD, MAY 10 (DNA) – Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supreme leader Nawaz Sharif said on Thursday asked chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to present evidence in the money laundering allegations against him or tender resignation. Speaking at a press conference, Nawaz presented his concerns over NAB’s press release issued on May 8. He asserted that NAB chairman has made the former premier’s character assassination and media trial his mission. “I have pointed towards the biased attitude of NAB several times. Chairman NAB’s press release confirmed my statements. The report of WorldRead More


Shehbaz senior elected IHA president in controversial election

ISLAMABAD, MAY 10 (DNA) – Hockey star Shehbaz senior has been elected as the new President of Islamabad Hockey Association (IHA) as a result of perhaps the most controversial elections in the history of Islamabad hockey association. The IHA election that held the other day under the supervision of Col Aijaz and Musadaq Hussain elected the new office-bearers for the next term. Shehbaz senior surprisingly made an entry in the Islamabad hockey politics and got himself elected as the president. According to PHF rules somebody looking for a post inRead More


Argentine, Pakistan enjoy cordial relations: ambassador Ivanissevish

ISLAMABAD, MAY 10 (DNA) – Ambassador of Argentine, Ivan Ivanissevish has said that Pakistan and Argentina enjoy deep rooted and cordial relations since the October, 1951.   He was speaking during a reception he hosted to celebrate the 208th anniversary of first national government on May 25th 1810.   Ambassador said that the Spanish Vice-Royalty of the Rio de la Plata of 1810 would later become the United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata and as from 1853 the Argentine Republic.   He added, Argentina at the time hadRead More


KWSB decides to introduce mobile phone app

KARACHI, MAY 10 (DNA) – Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) on Thursday has decided to introduce mobile phone application to facilitate the locals. According to the authorities, the app will provide complete rates of the water tankers while keeping in view the distance and gallon after which the people can easily book them for delivery. Water tanker along with driver’s name and number will also been listed in the application, said officials. Earlier, former Chief Ministers of Balochistan Sanaullah Zehri and Dr Abdul Malik appeared in Supreme Court (SC) in aRead More