Friday, September 22nd, 2017
China donates office equipment to Pakistan’s parliament
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 22 (DNA) – China on Thursday handed over 330 pieces of office equipment including laptops, computers, scanners, printers, and projectors to Pakistan’s parliament. According to Chinese national wire services, the handover ceremony was held at the premises of the parliament in the federal capital Islamabad. Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong and Pakistani Senate Secretary Amjad Pervez Malik signed a handover document on behalf of their respective sides in the ceremony. Pakistani Senate Chairman Mian Raza Rabbani expressed gratitude for China’s donation at the ceremony, which also attended by senators, parliamentariansRead More
Disqualified MNA can’t become political party’s chief: Kaira
LAHORE, SEPT 22 (DNA) – Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Qamar Zaman Kaira on Saturday condemned the statement of former president Gen retd Pervez Musharraf and termed it as a malicious conspiracy against PPP. He said that this is a false propaganda launched by the former president who has conspired against PPP before as well. “Nation is backing Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, he is addressing rallies frequently and meeting party workers too,” he said. While answering a question about approval of Election Reform Bill’s section 203, he said that he doesn’tRead More
Nawaz Sharif to benefit as Senate passes Electoral Reforms Bill 2017
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 22 (DNA) – The Senate on Friday passed the Electoral Reforms Bill 2017 paving way for the former PM Nawaz Sharif to regain PML-N’s chairmanship. The bill was passed by a house session chaired by chairman Raza Rabbani. Amendment suggested by Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) lawmaker Aitzaz Ahsan was rejected. Aitzaz, along with other opposition lawmakers, wanted to amend clause 203 of the bill. The clause allows a person who is ineligible to become a member of the parliament to head a political party. At least 241 clausesRead More
Pakistan food pavilion emerged as favorite at food festival held in Paris
PARIS, SEPT 22 (DNA) – A Pakistan food pavilion artistically decorated with the handicrafts, truck art and spices of Pakistan was the centre of attraction during the 2nd edition of the three day international Gastronomy Festival held in Paris from 22nd – 24th of this month. The Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque attended the inauguration ceremony of the Festival along with other Ambassadors. Speaking on the occasion he said that the setting up of Pakistan Pavilion in the heart of Paris was a part of the publicRead More
Independence day of Tajikistan celebrated in style
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 22 (DNA) – Ambassador of Tajikistan Sherali Jononov hosted a grand reception to mark 26th anniversary of Independence Day of Republic of Tajikistan. Jam Kamal Khan Minister of State for Petroleum, was the chief guest while Governor Punjab Rafiq Rajwana and National Security Adviser Lt. Gen ® Nasir Janjua also graced the occasion with their presence. The Tajik national day was a very well attended function. People from all walks of life were invited to be part of Independence Day festivities. The jam-packed hotel showed love ofRead More
World Bank approves US $114m for TDPs in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 22 (DNA) – The World Bank approved US$114 million on Thursday to significantly expand support for families affected by militancy-related violence, improve child healthcare and establish systems for emergency response and safety net delivery in the affected areas of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) in Pakistan. The World Bank approved a US$75 million credit for the original FATA Temporarily Displaced Persons (TDP) Emergency Recovery Project of August 2015. Beneficiaries of the project are the families from five FATA agencies namely North Waziristan, South Waziristan, Orakzai, Kurram and Khyber,Read More