Thursday, June 2nd, 2016
NAB committed for a corruption free Pakistan: Qamar Zaman
ISLAMABAD, 02 JUNE (DNA) – Qamar Zaman Chaudhry, Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday said that NAB are determined and committed to perform the national duty with absolute objectivity, thorough professionalism, unimpeachable integrity, and without any leanings for a corruption free Pakistan. He made these remarks while addressing at a seminar on “Transparency in National Projects” organized by NAB in collaboration with NHA at NHA Auditorium here. The Chairman NAB said that corruption is endemic to mankind since the beginning of times. Greed is also a phenomenon prevalent inRead More
US Congressman calls on Tariq Fatemi
ISLAMABAD, 02 JUNE (DNA) – US Congressman Mr. Eric Swalwell called on the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs on Thursday. A Democratic Party member from California, Congressman Swalwell serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and is the top Democrat on the Subcommittee on the Central Intelligence Agency, (CIA), responsible for the oversight, policy, activities, and budget of this organization. He also serves on the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, where he addresses issues related to climate change and advocates for renewable energy.Read More
Ban Ki-moon wishes PM Nawaz speedy recovery
NEW YORK, 02 JUNE (DNA) – UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has prayed for the early recovery and good health of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. In a message, he said the reports that the heart surgery was successful are encouraging. Ban Ki-Moon says he attaches great importance to the partnership between Pakistan the United Nations, and looks forward to working together with the Pakistani leadership. British Prime Minister David Cameron has also expressed good wishes for full and speedy recovery to good health of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. In aRead More
Govt to launch Green Pakistan project: Minister
ISLAMABAD, 02 JUNE (DNA) – The Senate was informed on Thursday that Climate Change Authority will be set up to take the necessary measures to meet the challenge posed by the global warming and environmental degradation.Minister for Climate Change Zahid Hamid told the House during question hour that Pakistan Climate Change Act will be passed for this purpose. He said that the government is taking short, medium and long-term measures to meet the challenge of climate change. He said we have prepared a national forest policy in coordination with theRead More