October, 2019
Iranian ambassador, many others complete their term in Pakistan
STAFF REPORT ISLAMABAD, OCT 31 (DNA) Many ambassadors are leaving Pakistan after completing their terms. Prominent among these ambassadors are Ambassadors of Brazil, Italy, Iran, Czech Republic. All these ambassadors have completed their term in Pakistan. In Pakistan some ambassadors have even completed their two terms. Ambassador of Brazil is said to have posted to Barbados. He is waiting for his Senate hearing after which his posting shall be confirmed. Italian ambassador, according to diplomatic sources, will leave soon. He spent an eventful tenure in Pakistan and contributed greatly towardsRead More
Gas canister explosion in Tezgam Express claims at least 70 lives in Rahim Yar Khan
RAHIM YAR KHAN (DNA) – At least 65 passengers lost their lives and 32 sustained critical burn wounds on Thursday when three carriages of a Tezgam Express caught fire due to explosion in a gas canister used by Tableeghi Jamaat passengers to cook breakfast near Talwari Station in Liaquatpur area of Rahim Yar Khan. The train was bound from Karachi to Rawalpindi. Many commuters were injured when they jumped from the moving train to escape the flames. Emergency has been declared in all hospitals of the district. 12 of theRead More
Army troops including doctors reached at incident site for relief operation
To assist civil administration, Army troops including Doctors and paramedics moved to incident site for rescue and relief operation. Army aviation helicopter flown from Multan to incident site to evacuate critical injured.
Politicos saddened over Tezgam Express blaze mishap in RYK
RAHIM YAR KHAN (DNA) – Prominent politicos on Wednesday have expressed their deep sorrow on the Tezgam Express fire incident that has claimed lives of 26 passengers and left 42 injured in Rahim Yar Khan. In a message, Pakistan Muslim league-Nawaz (PML-N) President and Opposition Leader in National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif has extended his condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the eternal peace of the deceased. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi also expressed grief over the loss of precious lives and prayed for early recovery of theRead More
PM Imran directs best medical treatment to Tezgam Express fire victims
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Thursday has expressed his deep grief over the loss of precious lives in Tezgam Express fire incident that occurred near Talwari Station in Rahim Yar Khan. According to details, the premier has extended his condolences to the bereaved families and also directed the concerned authorities to ensure best medical treatment to the victims. Earlier today, at least 13 passengers were killed while 11 others sustained burn injuries as three carriages of a Tezgam Express caught fire due to explosion in a gas stoveRead More
PM Imran apprises Cuban Vice President on situation in Occupied Kashmir
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – The visiting Vice President of Cuba, Roberto Morales Odeja, called on the Prime Minister in Islamabad on Wednesday. The Prime Minister said that Pakistan and Cuba had historically enjoyed close and cordial ties. He noted that the Cuban leaders including former President Fidel Castro were held in high esteem by the people of Pakistan. The Prime Minister particularly recalled Cuba’s medical assistance for the victims of 2005 earthquake and for medical education of over 900 Pakistani students, both initiatives of President Castro. The Prime Minister added thatRead More