Imran Khan seeks British PM May’s help to combat money laundering
Islamabad, Aug 18: Imran Khan has sought UK’s help to combat the menace of money laundering during a conversation with his British counterpart Theresa May, Pakistani media reported, a day after he vowed to act against those who “looted” the country. Khan’s request is significant as former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his close relatives […]
WCD Ministry summons Air India chief over delay in probe into sexual harassment case
New Delhi, Aug 18 : The Women and Child Development Ministry has summoned Air India chief Pradeep Singh Kharola next week seeking explanation behind the delay in completing probe in a sexual harassment case, a senior official said. Union Minister Maneka Gandhi had directed the head of the Internal Complaints Committee of Air India to complete […]
Omar to donate month’s salary for Kerala flood relief, asks Guv to send relief
Srinagar, Aug 18: National Conference vice-president and MLA Omar Abdullah today said he would donate a month’s salary to the relief efforts in flood-ravaged Kerala, and appealed to Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra to send some assistance to the southern state. The deadliest deluge in close to a century has claimed 194 lives […]
Imran Khan – A cricketer who struggled for 22 years to become Pakistan’s PM
Islamabad, Aug 18: Cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan struggled for 22 years to fulfil his dream of becoming Pakistan’s Prime Minister to transform the corruption affected country into an Islamic welfare state. Khan took oath as Pakistan’s 22nd Prime Minister after leading his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party (PTI) to the victory in the elections and subsequently proving […]
Vajpayee laid to rest with state honours
New Delhi, Aug 17: Bugles sounded the last post, uniformed soldiers clicked their heels and a sombre silence fell over the crowd as former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s mortal remains were consigned to the flames today evening, the sun setting on the life of a poet-politician who combined accommodative politics with graciousness. Foster daughter […]
Imran Khan elected as Pakistan’s new Prime Minister
Islamabad, Aug 17: Cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan was elected as Pakistan’s new prime minister today after he defeated veteran politician Shahbaz Sharif in a one-sided election in the National Assembly. The election for the top post became just a formality after the Pakistan Peoples Party led by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari with 54 seats abstained from […]
Vajpayee was democrat to the core
By H K Dua New Delhi, Aug 17 (PTI) Of all the leaders of the BJP, it is only Atal Bihari Vajpayee who represents the idea of India in all its shades. And that is the reason Vajpayee’s passing away marks a sense of loss for all the people of India irrespective of religion, caste, […]
Global leaders including Putin condole Vajpayee’s death
Washington/Moscow, Aug 17 :Leaders from a number of countries including the US and Russia have expressed grief over the death of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and recalled his contributions in strengthening bilateral relations and maintaining regional peace. Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a message of condolences to President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime […]
Pak govt, leaders pay tribute to Vajpayee; say he contributed for ‘a change’ in bilateral ties
Islamabad, Aug 17: Pakistan government and top leaders have paid respects to Atal Bihari Vajpayee and said the former Indian prime minister contributed to bringing “a change” in bilateral ties and remained a key supporter of regional cooperation for development. Prime Minister-in-waiting Imran Khan also expressed condolences over Vajpayee’s demise, saying his efforts for India-Pakistan […]
Asia Cup: BCCI hands over hosting rights to Emirates Cricket Board
DUBAI: The decks were finally cleared on Friday for the Asia Cup as BCCI officially handed over its hosting rights to the Emirates Cricket Board. “The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Emirates Cricket Board signed an agreement today for the United Arab Emirates to host the 2018 edition of the […]
