Monday, December 5th, 2016
Air Chief hands over four Super Mushshak Aircraft to Nigerian Air Force
ISLAMABAD, DEC 05, (DNA) – Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, Chief of the Air Staff Pakistan Air Force handed over four Super Mushshak Aircraft to Nigerian Air Force in a ceremony at NAF Base Kaduna, today. The Super Mushshak is equipped with glass cockpit and enhanced environmental control system, which has modernized the trainer. Pakistan and Nigeria had signed an agreement for sale of ten Super Mushshak Aircraft to Nigerian Air Force. This contract was signed at Abuja (Nigeria) in last month. The contract also included operational training and technical supportRead More
PM approves Bhasha dam financial plan, to start work by 2017
ISLAMABAD, DEC 05, (DNA) -Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has directed the secretary water and power to expedite the financial proposal for Diamer Bhasha dam so as the physical work on the the project is started before the end of 2017. The Prime Minister approved in principle the financing plan of the dam today, presented to him by the secretary water and power. The proposal based on self reliance will fund the dam portion of the project from PSDP allocations and WAPDA generated resources while the rest of the financing forRead More
COAS Gen Bajwa confirms death sentences of four hardcore terrorists
RAWALPINDI, DEC 05, (DNA) – Chief of Army Staff on Monday confirmed death sentences awarded to another four hardcore terrorists who were involved in heinous offences related to terrorism including the killing of innocent civilians, officials of Law Enforcement Agencies and Airport Security Force. They planned and executed attacks on Jinnah International Airport Karachi, CID building Karachi, ISI Office Sukkur and convoy of Law Enforcement Agencies. “On the whole, they were involved in the killing of 58 persons including SSP Chaudhry Muhammad Aslam and causing injuries to 226 others including SSPRead More
NAB chairman says youth our national asset
ISLAMABAD, DEC 05 (DNA) – The Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan and National Accountability Bureau (NAB) organized a seminar entitled, “Role of Youth in Eradication of Corruption” at the Commission Secretariat here on Monday.Mr. Qamar Zaman Chaudhary, Chairman NAB was the chief guest . In his address, Chairman NAB termed the youth a national asset and urged them to play their role in eliminating the cancer of corruption. He observed that corruption has prevailed in every walk of life and its dangerous impacts are haunting the social as well as economicRead More
Australian mission marks Int’l day of persons with disabilities
ISLAMABAD, DEC 05 (DNA) -The Australian High Commission together with Pakistan’s National Forum of Women with Disability and CBM Australia today marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) with a photo exhibition showcasing stories of people with disabilities from Pakistan and other South Asian countries. Pakistan’s State Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Ms Marriyum Aurangzeb was Chief Guest at the event which brought together donors, development partners and disability organisations. Representatives of Pakistan’s diverse community of people with disabilities shared their experiences of living with disability, including theRead More
Army Chief reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment for CPEC security
RAWALPINDI, DEC 05, (DNA) – Chief of Army staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday reaffirmed Pakistan Army’s unwavering support for China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) security. He expressed these views during a meeting with General Zhao Zongqi, Commander People Liberation Army, Western Theatre, People Republic of China who called on him at the General Headquarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. General Zhao Zongqi congratulated General Qamar Javed Bajwa on assumption of command of Pakistan Army. During the meeting matters related to regional security and professionalRead More