Tag: Lahore
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Lahore’s power-show
He has binned the meeting as “pathetic”, an epithet that arguably applies as much to his prime ministership since July 2018. And yet, quite the most robust assertion was his rejection of the National Reconciliation Ordinance to save what he calls their “looted wealth”. “All this,” he said, “was just to blackmail me into giving them an NRO to protect themselves. Let me once again reiterate: I will never give an NRO,” the Prime Minister said in his immediate response to the agitprop.
December 20, 2020 -
Our bus driver was the real hero: Sangakkara on 2009 team bus attack
"Our team's masseur at the time was in the front, we heard the gun shots, we thought they were firecrackers. He got up, and said ‘get down, they are shooting the bus,'" the former Sri Lankan skipper revealed.
June 4, 2020 -
‘Crashed PIA plane’s pilot didn’t follow ATC instructions’, says Civil Aviation Authority
The flight was coming from Lahore to Karachi after the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) allowed limited resumption of domestic flights last month following weeks of lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.
June 4, 2020 -
Crashed PIA aircraft’s pilot ignored warnings from air traffic controllers thrice
The national flag carrier's PK-8303 tragedy on Friday, in which 97 people were killed and two miraculously survived, is one of the most catastrophic aviation disasters in the country's history.
May 25, 2020 -
Pakistan celebrates Eid without traditional festivity amid Coronavirus outbreak
The President also urged people to "observe social distancing, wear masks and wash their hands so that they can keep themselves, their families and friends safe" from COVID-19.
May 24, 2020 -
97 feared dead in Pakistan plane crash; PM Imran Khan expresses grief
The aircraft wings during the crash landing hit the houses in the residential colony before crashing down.
May 23, 2020 -
Nawaz Sharif exempted from appearing in sugar mills corruption case
The NAB has accused three suspects of committing money laundering under the garb of sale/purchase of the sugar mills' shares,
March 31, 2020 -
Kumar Sangakkara opens up on Lahore 2009 terror attacks
'I consider myself very fortunate to be able to come back here to Lahore,' he said.
February 14, 2020 -
Pakistan court allows Nawaz Sharif to travel abroad for 4 weeks
A two-judge bench started hearing the petition at 11 am and after multiple breaks and back and forth, delivered the verdict close to 6 pm
November 17, 2019 -
Nawaz Sharif’s health improves after platelet count stabilises, say doctors
The medical board headed by Lahore's Services Hospital Principal Mahmood Ayaz also examined Sharif and conducted his tests.
November 1, 2019 -
‘Ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif ‘critically unwell’, fighting battle for his life’, says doctor
In addition to the minor heart attack, Sharif has a low platelet count, both of which are being further complicated by "deteriorating kidney functions" Khan added.
October 29, 2019 -
Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif granted bail in 2nd corruption case till Oct 29
The IHC's move came a day after the Lahore High Court (LHC) granted bail to Sharif also in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills corruption case
October 27, 2019 -
Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif suffers minor heart attack at Services hospital in Lahore: Report
The PML-N supremo had been under treatment for various diseases since the last five days and was shifted to the Services Hospital from Kot Lakhpat jail because of deteriorating health amidst an incredibly low platelet count.
October 26, 2019 -
Pakistan Cricket Board announces women squad for Bangladesh T20Is in Lahore
The Women in Green will have Bismah Maroof as their captain in place of Nida Dar, who is currently playing for Sydney Thunder in the Women's Big Bash League.
October 23, 2019 -
PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz’s judicial remand extended
At this, the judge extended judicial remand of the suspects and directed the jail officials to produce them again on October 23.
October 10, 2019 -
J&K police team rushes to Punjab to investigate Kashmir connection of arms cache dropped by Pakistani drones
There were reports that the consignment of AK-47 assault rifles, hand grenades, satellite phones airdropped by drones in Punjab was meant for terrorists operating in J&K.
September 26, 2019 -
Pakistan responsible for poor ties
While in their present dire financial circumstances, such hype may divert public minds from accusing the government and army of having failed the nation, it also closes any options for talks.
September 24, 2019