Tuesday, May 14th, 2019
PTI plans to induct new economic player in Punjab
LAHORE (DNA) – Adviser to Punjab Chief Minister Akram Chaudhry on Tuesday resigned from his post as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) plans to appoint Dr Salman Shah as the Adviser. Punjab CM Sardar Usman Buzdar’s adviser Akram Chaudhry had been requested to tender resignation from his post after the number count for CM’s adviser had reached its constitutional limit. Sources said that following Akram Chaudhry’s resignation, the government is appointing Dr Salman Shah. Akram Chaudhry has been offered Chairmanship of Punjab Food Authority. Sources further said that the provincial governmentRead More
Shehbaz Sharif announces his return before budget session
LAHORE, MAY 14 (DNA) – Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif announced to return to Pakistan before the budget session for the fiscal year 2019-20 in the National Assembly. The Opposition Leader expressed, I will be present in the budget session. I have even instructed my party for my speech on it.” Shehbaz Sharif asserted that he is not out of the country for his own happiness but medical examination. He said that all his medical results came positive due to the grace of God and he willRead More
Fake accounts case: NAB summons Bilawal Bhutto on May 17
ISLAMABAD, MAY 14 (DNA) – The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has Tuesday summoned Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in fake bank accounts case on May 17. The PPP chairman will be interrogated about the Park Lane Company case, and has been directed by the anti-corruption watchdog to appear in the NAB office with answers to the questionnaire regarding the case. The company is believed to be owned by PPP co-chairman and Bilawal Bhutto’s father – Asif Ali Zardari – and has been allegedly involved in fake transactionsRead More
Australian high commissioner hosts world cup exhibition
ISLAMABAD, MAY 14 (DNA) – The Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Margaret Adamson, opened an exhibition of photographs from the 1992 Cricket World Cup played in Australia. “1992 was a tournament of firsts. The first World Cup played in Australia. The first appearance of coloured kit, white balls and night cricket. And, most importantly, the first World Cup collected by Pakistan,” Ms Adamson said. “This wonderful exhibition of photos by Iqbal Munir captures the ecstasy of the Pakistani players during that victory over the English,” she said. Ms Adamson notedRead More
Naval chief, Japanese envoy discuss maritime security
ISLAMABAD, MAY 14 (DNA) – The Ambassador of Japan Kuninori Mastada called on Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi in Islamabad on Tuesday. During the meeting, matters pertaining to bilateral interest came under discussion. The Naval Chief highlighted the role of Pakistan Navy in maintain maritime security of the region and also apprised about the step of Regional Maritime Security Patrol in Indian Ocean. The Japanese Ambassador applauded the role of Pakistan Navy in maintaining peace and stability in the region.=DNA ===============
NAB submits inquiry report against Asif Zardari in IHC
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has on Tuesday submitted the inquiry report against former president and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari in fake bank accounts case in the Islamabad High Court (IHC). The report stated that the inquiry was initiated upon the directions of the Supreme Court (SC). It was informed that arrest warrants for Asif Ali Zardari have been issued in only one case, but the PPP co-chairman is involved in five other NAB inquiries and three investigations. The report further said thatRead More