Monday, March 20th, 2017
1ooth Convocation of COMSATS held
ISLAMABAD, MAR 20 (DNA) -COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), a leading degree awarding institution of higher education in Pakistan is among the ‘Center of Excellence’ of Commission on Science & Technology for sustainable development in the South (COMSATS). CIIT established in 1998, is one of the fast growing research based institutions in Pakistan with a wide range of academic programs, ranging from basic sciences to cutting edge emerging technologies and a network of inter-disciplinary research centers, making it an ideal place for higher studies leading to MS and Ph.DRead More
Inspector of Polish Navy visits air headquarters
ISLAMABAD, MAR 20, (DNA) -Rear Admiral Miroslaw MORDEL, Inspector of Polish Navy visited Air Headquarters, Islamabad today. On his arrival at Air Headquarters, the distinguished guest was received by Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force. A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Air Force presented him the Guard of Honour. The visiting dignitary paid homage to the martyrs of PAF by laying floral wreath on Martyrs’ Monument. The honourable guest was introduced to Principal Staff Officers of Pakistan Air Force. Later on, theRead More
French presidential election candidates to face off in first TV debate
MAR 20, (DNA) -France’s leading presidential candidates will take part in the first live debate of the bitterly contested campaign on Monday night. The confrontation, expected to take up a two and a half hour prime time television slot, will challenge the five first-round front runners to outline their programmes on social, economic and international issues. Those taking part, in order of current polling popularity, will be Marine Le Pen, of the far-right Front National, Emmanuel Macron, of the centrist En Marche movement, François Fillon of the opposition right LesRead More
Vision 2025 a roadmap to achieve global SDGs: Ahsan
ISLAMABAD, March 20 (DNA): Federal Minister for Planning and Development, Dr. Ahsan Iqbalon Monday said Pakistan 2025 Vision is our roadmap to ensure that we achieve the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are particularly important for Pakistan. “Pakistan is overcoming its challenges and is on the path of progress,” he added while addressing an event organized by the Embassy of Denmark in Islamabad, marking the end of its development program 2010 – 2017 in Pakistan, a press release said. The minister said, “We sincerely appreciate the support provided byRead More
Farewell reception for Saudi ambassador Abdullah Marzouk
ISLAMABAD, MAR 20 (DNA) -Syed Tariq Fatemi, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs hosted a lunch in honour of Abdullah Marzouk A-Zahrani, the out-going Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The SAPM extended his felicitations to the out-going Ambassador on the completion of a fruitful and productive assignment in Pakistan and appreciated the contribution made by him in further strengthening the existing excellent bilateral ties between the two countries. Declaring the Kingdom as a true and trusted friend of Pakistan,Read More
Beijing park dispenses loo roll using facial recognition
A park in Beijing has installed toilet paper dispensers with facial recognition to stop visitors from taking too much loo roll. Machines at the Temple of Heaven park scan visitors’ faces before dispensing a 60cm (24in) strip of paper. The tourist attraction is reportedly frequented by visitors who take large amounts of loo roll home. It has reignited debate over the lack of social graces among some Chinese. Flushed with success Park officials have installed six machines at its public bathrooms as a trial, with staff on standby to explainRead More