Wednesday, February 24th, 2016
‘Nuclear deterrence is a factor of stability in South Asia’
ISLAMABAD: The National Command Authority on Wednesday stated that nuclear deterrence is a factor of stability in South Asia and expressed its resolve to maintain full spectrum deterrence, in line with the policy of credible minimum deterrence. Ahead of the upcoming nuclear security summit to be held next month in the US, Pakistan has ratified the Convention on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (Amended). The approval in this regard was given by the premier, who is the chairman of the NCA. “As a responsible nuclear state, Pakistan would continue toRead More
Punjab Assembly passes Protection of Women Against Violence Bill
LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Wednesday passed the long-awaited Protection of Women against violence Bill 2015 which contains remedies for victims of violence, criminalise all forms of violence against women and also provides them with special centers which remove the usual red tape hurdles that complicate a woman’s quest for justice. ‘Violence’ itself has been redefined to mean any offence committed against the human body of the aggrieved person including abetment of an offence, domestic violence, sexual violence, psychological and emotional abuse, economic abuse, stalking and cyber crime. A toll-freeRead More
COAS gives go-ahead for final phase of operation in Shawal
RAWALPINDI: The Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif has given the go-ahead for the initiation of the final phase of operation Zarb-i-Azab in the Shawal valley region of North Waziristan. The go-ahead was given by the army chief during his visit to forward positions of the army in Shawal valley. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated that the army chief was briefed regarding operational gains and impending operations. The deep and forested ravines of Shawal valley and the area of Data Khel are frequently used infiltration routes used byRead More
USAID funded-project on gender studies launched at AIOU
ISLAMABAD, FEB 24 (DNA) – A USAID-funded project under Gender Equity Program (GEP) of Aurat Foundation was launched here on Wednesday at Allama Iqbal Open University to strengthen gender and women’s studies for community development. Under this project AIOU will provide research opportunities to students from seven different regions. Orientation workshops will be conducted over fifteen months, aimed at strengthening the university’s Gender and Women’s Studies Department to conduct research-based study. In these workshops, students and faculty will be sensitized on gender and pro women legislation. Speaking at the launchingRead More
Global fund provides $255mn to fight AIDS, malaria, TB
ISLAMABAD, 24 FEB (DNA) – Global Fund singed an agreement on Wednesday with Pakistan to provide financial assistance of US $255 million to fight diseases of AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria in the country. The agreement was signed by Tariq Bajwa, Secretary Economic Affairs Division (EAD) and Urban Weber, a representative of the Global Fund whereas it was witnessed by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and Country Director, UNAID for Pakistan and Afghanistan, Mamadou Sakho. Ishaq Dar on the occasion appreciated the Global Fund for its continued support and assistance forRead More
Japan embassy organized Haiku recital at NUML
ISLAMABAD, 24 FEB (DNA) – The Embassy of Japan organized a recital of Haiku poetry ‘An Evening of Haiku’ at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) on Wednesday. The Embassy of Japan organized this event in cooperation with the Pakistan Haiku Society and the National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad. Last week, Embassy of Japan also organized haiku education workshop for the students to learn and acquire this beautiful form of Japanese poetry. The students who took part in the haiku education workshop were also given the opportunity toRead More