Wednesday, April 20th, 2016
Gen Claudio praises Pak Army’s role for regional stability
RAWALPINDI, 20 APR (DNA) – Chief of Defence General Staff (CDGS), Italian Armed Forces General Claudio GRAZIANO on Wednesday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif at General Headquarters. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), matters of mutual interest including regional security situation and measures to further enhance defence collaboration between both the countries came under discussion. Chief of Defence General Staff, Italian Armed Forces appreciated successes of operation Zarb-e-Azb and efforts of Pakistan for regional security. DNA
IG Sindh puts Rs5mn bounty on killers of Karachi cops
KARACHI, 20 APR (DNA) – A.D Khawaja, Inspector General of Sindh police, Wednesday announced Rs 5 million bounty for providing information relating to killers of policemen deployed on the security of health workers engaged in a four-day anti-polio campaign. During his visit to the crime scene, the IG Sindh got a briefing on initial investigation into the incident. Talking to media, Khawaja said that the militants could not down the morale of the law enforcers. He said that it is not possible to provide two police mobiles each to 5000Read More
Pakistan takes ‘robust’ steps to fight illicit drugs: Nisar
NEW YORK, 20 APR (DNA) – Pakistan has put in place “robust and comprehensive” measures to counter the scourge of narcotic drugs, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan told the United Nations, while calling for better coordination and cooperation among member states to accomplish the task. Speaking in the Special Session of the UN General Assembly on the world drug problem, the Interior Minister said: “Drug demand reduction, treatment and rehabilitation are high on our priority.” Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan is leading a seven member delegation to the UN toRead More
Bahria University signs MOU with TV channel
ISLAMABAD, APR 20 (DNA) -Bahria University and Capital News TV channel have agreed to cooperate in the development of media industry in Pakistan. Under the understandingstudents of media studies will participate in the internship programat TV channel which will help them to learn practical work. They will assist the news and programs departments for producing various shows.The students will also help the channel during special transmission from time to time. The practical work at the channel will enable students to learn use of advanced TV technologies.
Spanish artists present a spell-binding performance
ISLAMABAD, APR 20 (DNA) – A mesmerizing performance by Spanish artists left the audience spell bound and the spacious auditorium of Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) jam-packed with Islambadites, resounded with thumping applause on the conclusion of the performance. The Ambassador of Spain, Carlos Morales, hosted the Flamenco music concert with a view to promoting Spanish music in Pakistan and further strengthens cultural linkages between the two countries.