Sunday, November 5th, 2017
China sets 2020 target to lift all rural residents out of poverty
BEIJING, NOV 05 (DNA) – Barring any last minute changes, China, the world’s most populous country and second largest economy, is set to lift all rural residents living below the current poverty line out of poverty by the year 2020. The current population of China as of November 4, is 1,411,422,153, while 58.2 per cent of the population is urban (819,767,019 people in 2017), according to the latest United Nations estimates. The remaining 41.8 per cent (591,655,134) reside in the rural areas. The economic super-power, which has maintained a medium-highRead More
MQM-P to raise protest against census results in Liaquatabad today
KARACHI, NOV 05 (DNA) – Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) is all set to raise protest against the results of recently held census in Karachi’s Liaquatabad on Sunday in a political rally, and preparations have been finalized in this regard. MQM-P Chief Dr Farooq Sattar claimed that it will be the last night of the politics of their opponents who shed crocodile tears. While rejecting the census result, he said the party will demonstrate the real numbers in the rally today which were reduced in the counting. Farooq Sattar maintained that thereRead More
Dense fog disrupts traffic across Punjab, smog worsens health issues
LAHORE, NOV 05 (DNA) – Fog and smog continue to reign in the Punjab province causing several problems for the people. Traffic flow remained affected by the high intensity of fog at morning time as drivers found it difficult to move due to less visibility. According to Motorway Police, Motorway M-2 Babu Sabu to Kot Momin, M-3 Pindi Bhattian to Faisalabad, M-4 Faisalabad to Gojra and Peshawar to Islamabad remained closed for traffic due to dense fog while the flight operation remain suspended in Faisalabad and Multan. Similar traffic situationRead More
Lok Virsa: Preserving Pakistan’s cultural heritage
Exhibiting the beautiful culture of Pakistan, Islamabad’s Lok Virsa museum holds the rich heritage of all provinces. Whether it is a display of Pakistani culture, historic relics or artifacts from different parts of the country, this museum integrates all the diverse heritage of Pakistan. While the beauty of all the provinces including Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan is what the visitors witness as soon as they enter the museum, antiques from ancient civilisations along with the museum’s magical walls narrate stories of the country’s rich history. The collection of relics for the LokRead More
Political parties all set to demonstrate power in Sindh on Sunday
KARACHI, NOV 05 (DNA) – From Karachi to Ghotki, political parties of Pakistan are all set to demonstrate power in Sindh on Sunday as protests will be carried against hike in petroleum prices, results of census and corruption. According to details, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) will raise protests against surge in petroleum prices in all district headquarters and at press clubs of different cities. Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) will stage a rally in Liaquatabad against the result of recently held census. The party has claimed to conduct the biggest publicRead More
Saudi Arabia arrests 11 princes, including billionaire Alwaleed bin Talal
LONDON, NOV 05 (DNA) – Saudi Arabia announced the arrest on Saturday night of the prominent billionaire investor Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, plus at least 10 other princes, four ministers and tens of former ministers. The announcement of the arrests was made over Al Arabiya, the Saudi-owned satellite network whose broadcasts are officially approved. Prince Alwaleed’s arrest is sure to send shock waves both through the Kingdom and the world’s major financial centers. He controls the investment firm Kingdom Holding and is one of the world’s richest men, with majorRead More