Wednesday, June 20th, 2018
Pakistan awards Jinnah Scholarship to over 300 Sri Lankan students
KANDY, (DNA) – Pakistan has awarded scholarships to over three hundred Sri Lankan students under Jinnah Scholarships Scheme. A ceremony to this effect was held in Sri Lankan city of Kandy. Applauding the successful students, the Acting High Commissioner of Pakistan, Janbaz Khan reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to contribute in enhancing Sri Lanka’s younger generation’s prospects for better educational opportunities. The scholarships scheme was launched in 2006 and has since benefited 1800 Lankan students so far.
Asma Hamid, First ever women Advocate General sacked
LAHORE, (DNA) – Asma Hamid , who was appointed as Advocate General of Punjab by former Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif in closing days of his government’s five-year term, was removed from the post on Wednesday. Additional advocate general Shan Gul has been given charge of the office of AG as a stop-gap arrangement. Earlier, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had taken notice of the appointment of Ms Hamid and sought an explanation from the provincial government in this regard. It summoned the Punjab chief secretary to explain as to why the appointment wasRead More
Pakistan, Tajikistan to enhance trade to $500m
DUSHANBE: (DNA) – Pakistan and Tajikistan on Tuesday agreed to further strengthen their relations by taking measures in order to raise annual bilateral trade to $500 million, immediately revive air links and implement the Casa-1,000 electricity supply project. The two sides reached an agreement in that regard during talks between Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain and Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon at the State Guest House. Hussain, who was in Dushanbe on a four-day visit, held one-on-one and delegation-level talks with Rahmon. During the talks, the two sides agreed to further strengthen relationsRead More
Maryam Nawaz assets details unveiled by ECP
LAHORE: (DNA) – Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Maryam Nawaz’s assets details revealed that she owns assets worth Rs845 million. According to Maryam’s affidavit, her net assets—as recorded on June 30 for the financial year 2017—amounted to Rs 845, 953, 559. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) shared the information pertaining to electoral candidates’ assets on Wednesday. According to the details, Maryam, who is contesting the general election from NA-125, NA-127, and PP-173 constituencies of Lahore, is a shareholder of Chaudhry Sugar Mills Limited, Hamza Spinning Mills Limited, Muhammad BukshRead More
FIFA World Cup committee apologises after plane carrying Saudi team catches fire
MOSCOW: (DNA) – The Organizing Committee of the FIFA World Cup 2018 apologized to Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF), a day after it was reported that a plane carrying Saudi Arabian team caught fire mid-flight. In a letter sent to the SAFF, the committee said that the aircraft which caught fire would no longer be used for transportation of teams taking part in the World Cup. the committee also attached a statement with the letter from the State Civil Aviation Authority of Russia with regard to the incident that tookRead More
Pakistan, France to enhance cooperation in Higher Education sector
PARIS (DNA) – “Pakistan Day” a joint initiative of Higher Education of Pakistan (HEC) and its French counterpart campus France, was held in Paris. This is the third event of its kind, which is aimed at deepening cooperation in higher education between Pakistan and France. Addressing the opening ceremony, Dr. Arshad Ali, the Executive Director of HEC while expressing satisfaction on on-going cooperation between HEC and campus France said that HEC was sending Pakistani scholars to leading French universities for Master’s and Doctorate degree programs. Under a special “Balochistan program”,Read More