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Shahbaz to face reference on Ramzan sugar mills affairs

January 5, 2019 News Desk

LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) told an accountability court on Friday that a reference regarding the Ramzan Sugar Mills (RSM) was being prepared against Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif and would soon be filed. NAB claims that Mr Sharif, being chief minister of Punjab, had issued a directive for the construction of a drain in Chiniot district primarily to benefit the sugar mills owned by his sons. It said Rs200 million was spent for this purpose from public money. NAB had already filed a…

Pakistan, UAE finalise $6.2bn support package

January 5, 2019 News Desk

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have finalised the terms and conditions of a support package of about $6.2 billion expected to be announced by Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during his visit to the country starting on Sunday (Jan 6) to help Islamabad address its balance of payments challenge. The package involves $3.2bn worth of oil supplies on deferred payment, besides a $3bn cash deposit, a cabinet member told Dawn. He said the UAE’s package was exactly of the same size and terms and conditions as…

Veteran Bollywood Actor Kader Khan Passes Away

January 1, 2019 News Desk

Khan was suffering from a protracted illness and had been admitted to a hospital in Toronto a few months ago. “My dad has left us. He passed away on December 31 at 6 pm as per Canadian time due to prolonged illness. He slipped into coma in the afternoon. He was in the hospital for 16-17 weeks,” his son Sarfaraz told the press. Khan’s final rites will take place in a cemetery in Toronto later today. Khan had an illustrious career in Bollywood with his talents spanning not only acting…

FM Qureshi discusses Afghan peace, regional situation during day-long visit to Qatar

December 30, 2018 News Desk

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi met the Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and other top officials during a one-day trip to Doha on Sunday. Qureshi and the Qatari officials in their meetings discussed the overall regional situation, as well as the Afghan peace process. They also discussed increasing cooperation between Qatar and Pakistan in different fields, in addition to other regional and global issues. Upon arrival in Qatar, the foreign minister was received by…

Chairman KC-EU Ali Raza Syed meets Pakistan’s FM in Islamabad

December 21, 2018 News Desk

Islamabad (PR) Chairman Kashmir Council Europe (KC-EU) Mr Ali Raza Syed called on Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Islamabad. Situation in Indian Held Kashmir and efforts on Kashmir issue in Europe were discussed during the one hour meeting. Mr Ali Raza Syed praised Pakistan’s political and moral support for Kashmiris. Shah Mahmood Qureshi said, we shall continue our support to rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir along with raising voice against the violation of human rights in the occupied territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Chairman Kashmir…

PM Khan talks economy, governance and civil-military ties in wide-ranging TV interview

December 3, 2018 News Desk

Prime Minister Imran Khan has shed light on various subjects of national importance including the state of the economy, civil-military relations and governance issues in a wide-ranging interview broadcast on TV on Monday. In the pre-recorded interview, Khan answered questions by a panel of journalists representing various media organisations. Rupee devaluation The prime minister said he had found out about last week’s plunge in the value of rupee after watching the news. He said the decision to decrease the value of the currency against the US dollar was taken by…

Dy-Mayor Gilani of Norway praises opening of Kartarpur corridor between India and Pakistan

November 28, 2018 News Desk

Syed Yousaf Gilani (Deputy Mayor Drammen) Oslo (OT Exclusive Report) Deputy Mayor of Drammen Norway Syed Yousaf Gilani has praised opening of Kartarpur corridor between India and Pakistan. The ground-breaking ceremony of the Kartarpur corridor between India and Pakistan was held in presence of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan and other Pakistani and Indian leaders on Wednesday. The Indian delegation was headed by Indian Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu. In a welcoming statement Yousaf Gilani expressed happiness over the opening of the Kartarpur corridor hoping that this step would be…

Chair’s KC-EU Ali Raza Syed praises MEP Wajid Khan’s efforts on Kashmir issue at EU parliament

November 24, 2018 News Desk

Chairman Kashmir Council Europe (KC-EU) has highly appreciated the efforts of member of European parliament (MEP) Mr Wajid Khan for effectively raising Kashmir issue in Europe. In a statement issued from Brussels, European Union Headquarters, Mr Ali Raza Syed said, the successful campaign for arranging a historic hearing on human right violations of the Kashmiris (to be held) on 23rd January 2019 at the EU parliament is a great contribution towards rights of the oppressed people of Jammu and Kashmir. People of Kashmir are truly grateful to MEP Mr Wajid…

Arrest order of land-mafia people for torturing Norwegian Pakistani artist Anwar Kazmi in Lahore

November 23, 2018November 23, 2018 News Desk

Anwar Ali Kazmi and his lawyer M. Jamsheid at the court in Lahore Lahore (Exclusive Report) A Pakistani court issued arrest order of some land-mafia people involved in torturing a Norwegian Pakistani Syed Anwar Ali Kazmi. In his order on Thursday, the Additional Session Judge of Lahore Mohammad Irfan Basra also cancelled bail before arrest of Malik Riaz Mahmood and other culprits involved in this case as saying police should arrest them in order to complete the legal proceeding. Advocate M. Jamsheid and Aftab Bajuwa appeared before the court on…

Attack on Chinese Consulate in Karachi foiled; 2 policemen martyred

November 23, 2018 News Desk

KARACHI: Security forces successfully foiled an attack on the Chinese consulate in Karachi’s Clifton Block-4 on Friday morning. Two policemen were martyred and a security guard injured as three gunmen tried to enter the consulate around 9:30am but were intercepted by security guards at a checkpoint, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South Karachi Javed Alam Odho said. Retaliatory firing resulted in martyrdom of ASI Ashraf Dawood and Constable Amir, he stated. Three suspected suicide bombers were killed before they were able to enter the facility as forces successfully foiled the attack,…

Norwegian FM praises Pakistanis’ contribution in Norway

November 17, 2018November 17, 2018 News Desk

Oslo (OT Report) Norwegian Foreign Minister has lauded the positive contribution of Pakistani diaspora based in Norway. According to Radio Pakistan, this was stated by Norwegian Foreign Minister Ms Ine Marie Eriksen in a meeting with her Pakistani Counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Abu Dhabi. The two sides agreed to increase bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Norway in diverse fields of economy, trade, investment, culture and education. The two leaders also discussed regional and international issues of mutual interest, peace situation in Afghanistan as well as Pak-Afghan relations. Norway’s FM…

“Best Player of 2018 Award” in Norway, It’s my team achievement, Says Tajamal Shah

November 12, 2018November 12, 2018 News Desk

International Desk A Norwegian Pakistani cricketer received a prestigious award “Best Player of 2018” in Norway. Syed Tajamal Hussain Shah won this honour due to his extra ordinary performance in cricket league Norway held from May to September this year. A graceful ceremony was held last week in Ski town near Oslo, the capital city, where this award was presented to the Norwegian Pakistani player by Secretary General of Norwegian Cricket Federation Ms Gry Bruaas. Tajamal Hussain Shah, who is vice captain of his team “Nation Cricket Club” Norway said…

Kashmir EU-Week to be started at EU parliament in Brussels Monday

November 4, 2018 News Desk

Kashmir Council EU (KC-EU) will launch the 11th annual week-long event on Kashmir titled; “Kashmir EU-Week” on Monday, 5th November at European Parliament in Brussels. This was announced by Chairman Kashmir Council EU Ali Raza Syed, Senior Kashmiri leader Sardar Sadique, Chairman Kashmir Info Mir Shahjahan and former EU’s Ambassador Anthony Crasner while addressing a press conference in Brussels. They said, Kashmir Council EU will organise Kashmir EU Week in collaboration with Kashmir Free Organisation Germany, Theatre X Germany, Kashmir Info Belgium, Kashmir Global Council, World Kashmir Diaspora Alliance and some other organisations.…

Govt, TLP reach agreement to end countrywide protests: sources

November 2, 2018 News Desk

ISLAMABAD: The federal government and Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) have reached an agreement to end countrywide protests over the acquittal of Asia Bibi, sources informed Geo News. The sources said that the ongoing protests are expected to be ended in the hours to come. A five-point document of the agreement between the two sides has surfaced. According to the agreement, the government will have no objection to a review petition filed in the case of Asia Bibi. It said that due process will be followed immediately to include the name of…

Sami ul Haq Died in a targeted attack

November 2, 2018November 2, 2018 News Desk

JUI (S) Leader Sami ul Haq died in a targeted attack in Rawalpindi. The emir of the Jamiat Ulema Islam-Sami (JUI-S) in Peshawar has confirmed the news of his death. This is a developing story and will be updated as further reports are received.