Wednesday, December 21st, 2016
US keen to enhance two-way trade with Pakistan: David Hale
ISLAMABAD, DEC 21 (DNA) – David Hale, Ambassador of USA has said that Pakistan was an important ally of US against war on terror and his country wanted to further enhance trade with it as promotion of two-way trade would be mutually beneficial for both countries. He was talking to a delegation of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry that called on him led by President Khalid Iqbal Malik. US Envoy said that Pakistan was an agricultural country but was using old technology and added that Pakistan could increase itsRead More
Korea Ambassador Su lauds govt efforts for promotion of education
ISLAMABAD, DEC 21 (DNA) – Mr. Suh Dong-gu, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Pakistan visited Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan and met Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, Chairman HEC. Issues pertaining to promotion of higher education were discussed during the meeting. In his remarks, the Ambassador appreciated the commitment of Pakistani Government to promotion of higher education. He also lauded the efforts of HEC to facilitate higher education institutions in the country. Earlier, welcoming the Ambassador to HEC, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed shared the initiatives of HEC for promotion of higherRead More
Govt trying to turn democracy into monarchy, says Imran
ISLAMABAD, DEC 21, (DNA) – Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has said that efforts are being made to transform the democracy into monarchy. Imran Khan, criticizing government’s decision to bring the regulatory bodies under the control of the ministries, said that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has tried to harm the accountability process and transparency in the country. “This is a step to turn democracy into monarchy,” he said. “PTI completely rejects this un-democratic step of the government. The party will vehemently oppose the evil designs of the government on everyRead More
15 kg of heroin found in PIA plane compartment
DEC 21, (DNA) – 15 kilograms of heroin has been recovered from PIA flight PK-7121, a company spokesperson said on Wednesday. The opiate stash was hidden in a secret compartment in the airplane. The search operation team comprised PIA security and customs officials, Airport Security Force, and Anti-Narcotics Force. PIA CEO Bernd Hildenbrand has ordered immediate inquiry into the matter. The top executive added that strict action should be taken against those responsible for the opiate stash. The incident adds to PIA’s continuous streak of bad luck, after one of its flightsRead More
Etihad Airways says to trim its workforce to reduce costs
DEC 21, (DNA) – Etihad Airways said on Sunday it is cutting jobs in some parts of its business as a part of its restructuring. An Etihad Airways spokesman said that a majority of those affected by the headcount reduction are through “natural attrition” and the vacancies will not be filled. He declined to comment on the number of jobs affected. This would involve restructuring in different parts of its business in order to reduce costs, improve productivity and revenue, Etihad said in an emailed statement. The airline said itRead More
Pakistani suspect released, Daesh claims responsiblity of Berlin truck attack
BERLIN, DEC 21, (DNA) – Militant group Daesh has claimed responsibility of a terrorist attack on a Berlin Christmas market, which left 12 people dead and 48 injured. The militant group announced the claim through its news agency, Amaq. Earlier Berlin police released a Pakistani asylum seeker suspected of being the man behind the wheels of the truck. “The accused, detained over the attack on the Berlin Christmas market on December 19, 2016, was let go on this evening on the orders of the federal prosecutor,” his office said in a statement. Authorities identifiedRead More