Monday, January 15th, 2018
Pakistan should make CPEC part of its National Strategy: Ambassador Yao Jing
ISLAMABAD, JAN 15 (DNA) – The Chinese ambassador in Pakistan Yao Jing on Monday said Pakistan should make China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) a part of its national strategy as it would contribute to its long-term economic development as well as the development of the whole region. While was speaking at a seminar on “CPEC: A Win-Win Project” jointly organized by the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Islamabad Institute of Conflict Resolution, the Chinese envoy said CPEC was a win-win project for both Pakistan and China and itRead More
Punjab Food Authority bans Chinse salt after scientific panel finds it hazardous for health
LAHORE, JAN 15 (DNA) – The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Monday banned Ajinomoto, commonly known as Chinse salt, after the authority’s scientific panel found it hazardous for health. According to the findings of the scientific panel of the PFA, Chinese salt contains Monosodium glutamate (MSG) which can cause headaches, fatigue, palpitations, nausea and vomiting, sweating, flushing and numbness of the face, more so among people who are sensitive to it. It can also cause hypertension and is extremely hazardous for pregnant women, the panel found. The PFA scientific panelRead More
Five security personnel martyred in Turbat gun attack
TURBAT, JAN 15 (DNA) – At least five security personnel were martyred and six others injured in a gun attack near Turbat district of Balochistan on Monday. According to sources, unidentified armed men opened fire on security convoy near Shapook area of the district. As a result, a vehicle toppled, resulting in casualties. The martyred and the injured were shifted to DHQ Turbat. Ethnic and separatist violence has claimed thousands of lives in the poverty-stricken province.
More than 1,800 clerics in Pakistan declare suicide attacks as ‘haram’
ISLAMABAD, JAN 15 (DNA) – In a major step, more than 1800 clerics from different schools of thoughts in Pakistan have issued a fatwa (decree) where they have declared suicide attacks as ‘haram’ or forbidden. Details of the fatwa signed by 1829 clerics emerged on Monday. The ruling states that those who commit suicide attacks, those who order such attacks, those who train such people are all considered rebels against the true spirit of Islam, a private news channel reported. The fatwa further said Pakistan state has the right to act against people who commit such act. TheRead More
American diplomat acknowledges Pakistan’s role in countering terrorism
ISLAMABAD, JAN 15 (DNA) – US Acting Assistant Secretary of State Ambassador Alice Wells on Monday said Pakistan’s support was critical to the success of the US strategy for Afghanistan as an immediate neighbour and important country of the region. The American diplomat arrived in Islamabad to hold meetings with Pakistani officials, the first visit from a senior American official since President Trump’s New Year Tweet in which he accused Pakistan of giving Washington nothing but “lies and deceit”. In a meeting with the Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua in Islamabad,Read More
Bill Gates announces increase in financial aid to Pakistan
WASHINGTON, JAN 15 (DNA) – A billionaire philanthropist, Bill Gates, has announced to increase financial aid to Pakistan days in a letter addressed to the government of Pakistan. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation sent a letter to Minister for National Health Services (NHS) Saira Afzal Tarar and hailed efforts made by Pakistan to eradicate polio. The foundation, in the letter, said that a team of experts were reviewing new concepts floated by Pakistan regarding innovation in the health sector. According to reports, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation wants to expand engagementsRead More