Friday, April 29th, 2016
Govt is aware of FATA requirements: PM
ISLAMABAD, 29 APR (DNA) – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday said the government is very much alive to the needs for FATA reforms, and FATA’s future will be decided as per the wishes and popular will of the people and no decision will be imposed on the tribesmen. The Prime Minister stated in a meeting with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Iqbal Zafar Jhagra who called on him at PM House. Issues related to development of FATA were discussed during the meeting. While appreciating the spirit of patriotism of tribalRead More
PM says no compromise on efficiency, transparency
ISLAMABAD, 29 APR (DNA) – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday said that the government’s vision of governance is based on transparency and efficiency and there will be no compromise on both these components. MOS Communication Mr. Abdul Hakeem Baloch called on Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif at PM house. The status of ongoing as well as future development projects across the country were discussed in detail during the meeting. The Prime Minister was briefed that utmost transparency has been ensured while initiating these Motorway projects without compromising upon theirRead More
Railways decides to provide small, big trolleys to the coolies
ISLAMABAD, 29 APR (DNA) – Pakistan Railways has decided to provide small and big trolleys to the coolies for carrying the loads of the railway passengers at railways stations.The coolies will get Rs. 50 for carrying a load of up to 40 kg for each round and the trolleys will also feature built-in lock system, sources in the Ministry of Railways told state-run media. Pakistan Railways was going to change this century-old culture of coolies and now coolies will no more carry luggage and wear red uniform, they added. TheRead More
British High Commissioner presents credentials to President
ISLAMABAD, 29 APR, (DNA) – The new British High Commissioner to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Thomas Drew CMG on Friday presented his credentials to President Mamnoon Hussain at a ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Islamabad. Mr Drew arrived in Pakistan in February this year, succeeding Mr Philip Barton CMG OBE. Speaking after the ceremony, Thomas Drew CMG, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, said:“It is a huge privilege to be working here in Pakistan and to be leading one of Britain’s largest diplomatic missions. Nearly ten years ago,Read More
Capital Hospital organises live laparoscopic surgery workshop
ISLAMABAD, 29 APR, (DNA) – Live laparoscopic Surgery workshop and hands on training for young surgeons and residents was organized by General Surgery Department, Capital Hospital, CDA in collaboration with Society of Surgeons Pakistan, Rawalpindi/Islamabad chapter in Capital Hospital on Friday. In this live Surgery Workshop Laparoscopic Procedures for Inguinal Hernias were demonstrated from the Operation theatre of capital hospital to the auditorium live and this session was interactive. A Galaxy of renound Surgeons from the twin cities attended this workshop along with the junior Doctors, young surgeons and postRead More
Czech envoy for exploring ways to enhance collaboration
KARACHI, 29 APR (DNA) – Ambassador of Czech Republic in Pakistan, Jan Fury has underscored the need to explore ways and means of how to further enhance collaboration and bring the business communities of Czech Republic and Pakistan closer to each other. “We have to improve communication between the business communities of the two countries”, he stressed. Exchanging views during his visit to the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI), the Ambassador said that trade volume between the two countries was low but it has been gradually improving sinceRead More