Thursday, April 21st, 2016
Pakistan attaches great importance to ties with Sri Lanka: President
ISLAMABAD, 21 APR (DNA) – President Mamnoon Hussain has said that Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Sri Lanka, which are cordial and friendly adding that Pakistan will always assist and stand by Sri Lanka. The President said this in a meeting with Karu Jayasuriya, Speaker of the Parliament of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and his delegation of Parliamentarians, Monks, Civil Servants and Academicians, which called on him in Islamabad Thursday. The President said that recent high-level exchanges have been very productive and are a testimonyRead More
Pakistan, Italy to deepen relationship in economic, commercial spheres: Mamnoon
ISLAMABAD, 21 APR (DNA) – President Mamnoon Hussain has said that the Government is committed to further expanding and deepening mutually beneficial relationship between Pakistan and Italy especially in the economic and commercial spheres adding that Pakistan has recently announced a new automobile policy to diversify its automobile industry in which Italian car maker Fiat and motorcycle maker Piaggo may consider venturing into Pakistan’s lucrative market. The President said this during a meeting with Paolo Gentiloni, Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation who called on him in IslamabadRead More
SBP, World Bank working for safe electronic payments
KARACHI, 21 APR (DNA) – The State Bank of Pakistan is engaged with the World Bank to beef up security checks on electronic payment transactions as technological advancement is playing a pivotal role in financial inclusion of unbaked people in the country, an official of the central bank said on Thursday. “The State Bank of Pakistan in collaboration with the World Bank and other stakeholders has been striving to strengthen the electronic delivery channels through automation and digitization. We are mindful of the critical role of technology in achieving theRead More
Radio Jockeys become child survivors
ISLAMABAD, APR 21 (DNA) – Over 32 Radio jockeys of private FM radio stations gathered in the capital today for a first-of-its kind brainstorming and hands-on orientation session on Routine Immunization (RI) for radio professionals. The initiative was led by The Expanded Program on Immunization, Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination in collaboration with Think Tank Media Consultants. Speaking at the occasion, Dr.SoofiaYunus, Deputy Director Training, EPI said, “FM radio can play a significant role in promoting important social issues while weaving them in regular programming.”
Army Chief sacks 11 army officers on corruption charges
ISLAMBAD (DNA) Army chief General Raheel Sharif has sacked 11 army officers on corruption charges, including one one Lt. General, five brigadiers and and five major generals. Likewise two jawans have also been sacked. The army men were involved in various corruption cases. Officers who have been sacked include Bri. Asad, Major Najeeb, Lt. Gen. Ubaiadullal, Maj. General Ijaz Shahid, Brig. Amdir. Col Haider, Brig. Rashid, Brig. Akhtar. Majority of these officers blongs to Frontier Constabulary Balochistan. Major General Shahid during his tenure as IG PC took huge kickbacks. HeRead More