Friday, March 30th, 2018
100th anniversary of Genocide against Azerbaijanis in 1918
BAKU, MAR 30 (DNA) – This year, Azerbaijani nation is commemorating the 100th anniversary of the genocide committed by Armenians against Azerbaijanis in 1918. It is to mention that in order to create a mythical state of “Great Armenia” over Azerbaijani lands, as well as over the territories of Turkey and Georgia, the Armenian chauvinists and their supporters have been carrying out the policy of ethnic cleansing, genocide and deportation against the Azerbaijanis, spanning last two centuries. As a starting point for this policy, from the beginning of 19th centuryRead More
‘Medication errors kill 0.5 million people in Pakistan every year’
KARACHI, MAR 30 (DNA) – Medication errors including misspelled prescriptions, lookalike medicines and other mistakes committed by the healthcare providers are killing at least a half a million people in Pakistan every year, said experts. Speaking at a reception hosted in the honour of eminent pharmacist and President of Pakistan Society of Health-System Pharmacists (PSHP) Abdul Latif Sheikh, who was awarded with the prestigious Donald E Francke Medal and Award, Sindh Health Secretary Dr Fazlullah Pechuho said that there were at least 50 pharmacists hired for the Civil Hospital KarachiRead More
Farooq Sattar announces to continue contacts with party’s rival faction
KARACHI, MAR 30 (DNA) – Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) PIB leader Farooq Sattar on Thursday has announced to continue contact with party’s rival faction despite differences. In a joint press conference with MQM Bahadurabad wing Chief Khalid Maqbool, Farooq Sattar said that confusions were emerged regarding issue of party’s convenership. Meanwhile, Khalid Maqbool and Kishwar Zahra welcomed Farooq Sattar and said that it will be good if he frequently visits Bahadurabad. Earlier, Islamabad High Court (IHC) had suspended the decision of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to remove Farooq SattarRead More
Fire erupts in oil, spear parts godown in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI, MAR 30 (DNA) – Huge fire broke out in godown of oil and spear parts in Rawalpindi’s Westridge area on Friday. The blaze was so intense that it also engulfed a second shade. Cantonment board’s fire brigade and rescue teams arrived at the scene and doused the fire after hectic efforts of two hours. The nearby houses of the godown were evacuated while analyzing the intensity of fire whereas the area’s electricity was also disconnected. Sources say that the godown was illegally constructed in the residential area whereas blackRead More
Pakistanis welcome Malala home, but visit shrouded in security
ISLAMABAD, MAR 29 (DNA) – Malala Yousafzai’s whereabouts in Pakistan were being kept a tightly-guarded secret Friday, one day after her emotional return more than five years after being shot by Taliban gunmen. The Nobel laureate, whose arrival in the country dominated headlines and social media, broke down in tears as she delivered an emotional televised speech Thursday saying it was a “dream” to be home. But with intense criticism among the many messages of welcome, her itinerary was being kept under wraps over security fears, with even those meetingRead More
CJCSC General Zubair meets Egyptian president Sisi in Cairo
CAIRO, MAR 29 (DNA) – General Zubair Mahmood Hayat, Chairman JCS Committee called on Abdel Fattah Elsisi, President of Egypt at Presidential Palace Cairo during his official visit to Egypt. Matters of bilateral strategic interest with particular emphasis on evolving regional security situation were discussed during the meeting. Chairman also met General Sedky Sobhy, Minister of Defence and Commander in Chief of Egyptian Armed Forces.