Tuesday, April 9th, 2019
Saudi Arabia makes war on money laundering, terror funding a top priority
RIYADH: (DNA) – Saudi Arabia has attached great importance to combating financial crime, Adel Al-Qulish, vice chairman of the Anti-Money Laundering Permanent Committee told a workshop organized in cooperation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Riyadh. Money laundering, terrorism funding and arms proliferation were a particular priority, he said. The Kingdom was building its capacity to develop legislative, institutional and professional measures to fight money laundering, arms proliferation and terrorism funding in accordance with international standards and requirements issued by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and best internationalRead More
Ambassador Kobler shares farewell message with heavy heart
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – German Ambassador to Pakistan Martin Kobler who won the hearts of many Pakistanis said he is leaving the country with a sad heart but will be back in the country as an ordinary tourist. The ambassador who had announced his retirement last month held a farewell brunch on Monday to celebrate his two-year-long stay in Pakistan. Taking to Twitter, the diplomat shared, “What a memorable farewell brunch with my friends and colleagues!! Thank you all for so much love!! gave my farewell speech with heavy heart. WasRead More
Azerbaijan population reaches 10 mln as internally displaced family has a baby
BABKU, APR 9 (DNA) – Azerbaijan`s population reached 10 million after a baby girl was born to the family of Rauf Hasanov and Nigar Ojaqova, who are the internally displaced people and former residents of Aghdara district which is currently under occupation by Armenia. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and first lady Mehriban Aliyeva have congratulated the people of Azerbaijan and the parents of the baby on this occasion and on the 9th of April President and First lady met with the parents of the baby.Read More
Suicide bombers attack Syrian army post, several dead: media
BEIRUT, (DNA) – Suicide bombers disguised as farmers struck an army position in western Syria on Tuesday in an attack that killed three people and all the militants, state-run media said. The attack north of Hama city adds to pressures on Russian-Turkish agreements that have contained the war in northwestern Syria, the last major foothold of the insurgency against President Bashar al-Assad. There was no immediate claim of responsibility. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which monitors the eight-year-long war, said 10 people were killed and the attack was carriedRead More
Commander of Royal Brunei Armed Forces meets Gen. Bajwa
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – Major General Pengiran Dato Paduka Seri Aminan bin Pengiran Haji Mahmud, Commander of Royal Brunei Armed Forces called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ. During the meeting, regional security situation and matters of professional interest were discussed. The visiting dignitary acknowledged the sacrifices and achievements of Pakistan Army in fight against terrorism and efforts towards regional peace.
LHC judge Justice Farrukh Irfan resigns
LAHORE: (DNA) – Justice Farrukh Irfan, a judge of the Lahore High Court, has resigned, on Tuesday. The resignation has been sent to President of Pakistan. The Supreme Judicial Council has also been informed about the resignation, the reports said. The reason behind the Justice Farrukh Irfan’s resignation was not immediately known.