Wednesday, May 16th, 2018
ECP says will not ‘tolerate’ any intervention in general elections
LAHORE, MAY 16 (DNA) – Chief Election Commissioner Sardar Muhammad Raza Khan says the election body will not tolerate any intervention in the general elections scheduled to take place [in July] this year. Addressing a ceremony in Lahore, Khan said the ECP would adopt all measures to ensure elections were conducted in a fair and transparent manner. The role of district returning officers will be very crucial in the polls, he remarked. “The elections are very vital for country’s prosperity and future and we will hold them in strict adherenceRead More
Maleeha Lodhi, Justice Jillani and Dr. Ishrat in run for caretaker PM
ISLAMABAD, MAY 16 (DNA) – Dr. Maleeha Lodhi, former Chief Justice Tassadaq Hussain Jillani and former governor State Bank Ishrat Hussain are in the run for the caretaker prime minister. Sources further say, Dr. Maleeha Lodhi is also a contender for the prime minster ship. Likewise former chief justice Tassadaq Hussain Jilani is also favourite for the post. Dr. Ishrat Hussain is considered for the slot because he is an economist and Pakistan these days is facing severe economic crisis.
Nepal’s Army Chief calls on COAS General Bajwa in GHQ
RAWALPINDI, MAY 16 (DNA) – Nepal’s Chief of Army Staff General Rajendra Chhetri met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ on Wednesday, the Inter-Services Public Relations reported. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest including military to military relations, regional security situation and measures to improve bilateral relations were discussed. Visiting dignitary acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan Army’s sincere efforts and sacrifices in the war against terrorism and for stability in the region. Earlier on arrival at GHQ, Nepalese Army Chief, laid a floral wreath atRead More
Former PM Zafarullah Jamali resigns from NA
ISLAMABAD, MAY 16 (DNA) – Former prime minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali has announced his resignation from National Assembly on (Wednesday). According to details, Jamali said that Balochistan was ignored in the budget for fiscal year 2018 to 2019. I so want to stop the implementation of budget, he added. The ex-PM said that the members lied in the assembly while the institutions were also maligned. He said that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairman was appointed by PM and opposition leader and that if they are not satisfied withRead More
MSA of Pakistan has won World Versailles Design Award, 2018
PARIS, MAY 16 (DNA) – MSA an Architectural firm of Pakistan has won the prestigious Prix Versailles 2018. The World Architecture Award for its uniquely and esthetically designed WARDA flagship store in Peshawar. Mr. Jerome Gouadain, Secretary General of the Prix Versailles and Mr. Ernesto Ottone Ramirez, UNESCO’s Assistant Director General for Culture gave away the Award to Syed Fawad Hassain, the founder and principal architect of MSA during an impressive ceremony held at the UNESCO Headquarter in Paris yesterday. The event was attended by Ambassador of Pakistan to FranceRead More
Sacked Pervez Rasheed in Dawn leaks case for smooth running of country: Safdar
ISLAMABAD, MAY 16 (DNA) – Ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s son-in-law Captain (r) Safdar on Wednesday has said that his party removed Pervez Rasheed as information minister in Dawn Leaks case for the smooth running of the country. Talking to media outside accountability case, Captain (r) Safdar said that Nawaz Sharif led the government with intellect and wisdom. He said that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) will again form government after 2018 general elections. Responding to a question, he said that Nawaz Sharif’s statement was presented without context. On the other hand,Read More