by Minnie Chan & Choi Chi-yuk in South China Morning Post, Jan 13, 2017 The PLA is set to break with a long-standing tradition if a proposal to appoint a naval officer to head its strategic southern command is adopted, four independent sources said. The proposed reshuffle at the helm of the Southern Theatre Comman, which is responsible for the South China Sea and the PLA South Sea Fleet, also underscores the rising importance of the navy…
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The High Court has thrown out former prime minister Khaleda Zia’s petition to review its earlier decision that scrapped her plea to halt case proceedings in Zia Charitable Trust graft case. The bench of Justice M Enayetur Rahim and Justice JBM Hassan issued the order on Thursday. Badruddoza Badal, a lawyer for BNP Chairperson Khaleda, said they had filed the petition as the rule to administer oath of witnesses by ‘God’ was not followed while…
Amid hue and cry on Panama Papers Leaks in the country, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani is expected to arrive on January 25th for a two-day visit to Pakistan, it has been learnt reliably on Thursday. According to sources, the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani will visit Pakistan on January 25th on the invitation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who will receive the distinguished guest…
ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah, who is on an official visit to Qatar, called on Minister of State for Defence Dr Khalid Bin Mohammad Al Attiya on Thursday. According to a press release issued by Pakistan Navy, matters of mutual interest and defence collaboration were discussed during the meeting. The admiral highlighted Pakistan’s commitment and resolve in the fight against terrorism and laid stress on the role of the Pakistan Navy…