Tuesday, March 14th, 2017
Punjab govt denies new Hijab policy
LAHORE, MAR 14, (DNA) – The Punjab government on Tuesday denied reports that a new education policy was launched to promote Hijab in state-run educational institutions. “This is absolutely WRONG news … No such policy announced by Government of the Punjab …,” a statement by the Punjab government said. “5% marks for Hijab students is absolutely WRONG news… Academic excellence only based on MERIT.. It’s clear policy of the Govt of Punjab.” The denial came shortly after media quoted Punjab Higher Education Minister Raza Ali Gillani saying that female students wouldRead More
Pakistan Day parade: Section-144 imposed in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, MAR 14, (DNA) – Security arrangements for March 23rd, Pakistan Day parade in the federal capital have been finalised while Section-144 have been imposed in the city on Tuesday. Vacation of medics in nearby hospitals and those of administration’s officials have been cancelled while five seminaries near the parade ground have been sealed. Deputy Commissioner, Captain (r) Mushtaq Ahmed presided over a meeting of law enforcement agencies to review security arrangements in the federal capital. The meeting was attended by officials of Islamabad Police, Capital Development Authority, Islamabad Electric SupplyRead More
Operation Raad-ul-Fasaad meant to bring peace, stability: army chief
RAWALPINDI, MAR 14 (DNA) – A two days Pak-UK Seminar on’Sharing Experiences in Stabilization and Peace Efforts’ was organized at NDU Islamabad. Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, was the chief guest on opening session. The event is second in on ongoing consultative process between security practitioners of the two countries. UK delegation is being led by Lieutenant General Patrick Sanders. Speaking on the occasion, COAS highlighted the enormity of the endeavor undertaken by Pakistan against the forces of disorder and terror, over the last many years.Read More
Pakistan, Tajikistan friendship association formed
LAHORE, MAR 14 (DNA) – Ambassador of Tajikistan has inaugurated office of Pakistan, Tajikistan Friendship Association (PTFA) in Lahore. Ambassador of Tajikistan while speaking on the occasion praised his Pakistani friends who took the initiatives adding this step would further bring peoples of both countries closer. The Tajik ambassador further said, his country greatly values its relations with Pakistan, which is evident from the high level visits, taken place in recent years. The ambassador further said the recently held ECO summit in Islamabad was a great success for which PakistaniRead More
Reception on board at Pakistan Naval Ships NASR & SAIF
COLOMBO, MAR 14, (DNA) -A diplomatic reception was arranged last evening on board visiting Pakistan Navy ship NASR and SAIF which are in Sri Lanka on a 4 day visit, reflective of strong multifaceted relationship and engagement between the two brotherly countries. The reception was attended by large number of guests which included Sri Lankan Ministers, Diplomats, Senior Officers of Armed forces, Top Government officials, business and media personalities, members of Pakistani community as well as officers of the High Commission of Pakistan. While welcoming the guests on behalf ofRead More
Australia announces video competition and study tour to Australia for schools across Pakistan
MAR 14, (DNA) -The Australian Trade and Investment Commission invites schools from across Pakistan to participate in the Pakistan Schools’ Video Competition 2017 and win a study trip to a leading Australian university. The competition invites students to submit short films around the theme of “Internet of Things (IOT).” It aims to broaden the horizons of students from Pakistan and expose them to new study options, particularly in fields that link to careers of the future. Each school can nominate a team of two students and one teacher. The winningRead More