Saturday, November 4th, 2017
Dense smog leads to closure of nuclear power plants
ISLAMABAD, NOV 04 (DNA) – The continuing dense smog, which emerged with the onset of dry weather, burning of stubble in neighbouring India and emission of smoke from iron and steel re-rolling factories in Punjab, forced authorities on Friday to close nuclear power plants of 1,200-megawatt capacity and several grid stations tripped, causing power breakdown in several parts of the country. In the wake of the crisis, the Power Division directed the National Power Control Centre (NPCC) to chalk out an emergency demand and supply management plan for 72 hoursRead More
Norway keen to enhance bilateral trade ties with Pakistan: Envoy
SIALKOT, (DNA) – The Ambassador of Norway in Pakistan Mr. Tore Nedrebo has assured the Sialkot exporters about their easy and hurdle-free access to international trade markets of Norway and European Union(EU). He stated this while talking to the Sialkot based industrialists and exporters during his to some leading industrial units in Sialkot here today. Norwegian Ambassador said that Norway was keen to develop the strong trade ties with Pakistan besides establishing the Business-to- Business contacts between the businessmen of the two countries as well. Mr. Tore Nedrebo stressed theRead More
Pakistan, Russia agree to further expand energy cooperation
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Yury P. Sentyurin, Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation, called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at the PM Office on Friday. While warmly welcoming the Russian Deputy Minister of Energy on his visit to Pakistan, the Prime Minister stated that Pakistan – Russia cooperation in various sectors is a step towards strengthening of bilateral relations. The Prime Minister stated that the government is focusing on meeting the country’s energy requirements with particular focus on a balanced mix of energy sources. The Prime Minister appreciatedRead More
Tunisian ambassador for enhanced trade ties with Pakistan
SIALKOT, (DNA) – The Ambassador of Tunisia in Pakistan Mr. Adel Eiarbi ha stressed the need of making all out sincere efforts to establish the strong mutual trade ties between Pakistan and Tunisia , besides, increasing the bilateral trade between the two countries. He stated this while addressing an important meeting of the Sialkot exporters held at Sialkot CHamber of Commerce and Industry( SCCI), after visiting several leading industrial units at Sialkot. SCCI President Zahid Latif Malik presided over the meeting. Senior officials of the Tunisian Embassy, SCCI & SVPRead More
Govt plans vote on ‘lifeline’ legislation for former PM
ISLAMBAD, The government plans to put up for a vote a controversial constitutional amendment bill that proposes right to appeal against an order of the Supreme Court passed in suo motu notice during the current session of the National Assembly. The Constitution (24th Amendment) Bill was tabled before the house in November last year. In January, the NA Standing Committee on Law and Justice passed it with a majority vote and referred it back to the house for a vote. The bill was introduced at a time (on November 18,Read More
Financial Irregularities in Brazil embassy: probe team visits Pakistan
ISLAMABAD. A high level investigation team from Brazil visited Pakistan to investigate financial irregularities in the Brazil embassy in Islamabad. Centreline and Diplomatic News Agency (DNA) had already published a report about massive financial bungling in the Brazil embassy. A high powered team from the audit and investigation department of the Brazil foreign office has recently visited Pakistan to look into these irregularities. The investigation team headed by a senior officer Mr. Sergio Taam, visited various cities including Lahore and Karachi in order to meet with the vendors who hadRead More