Monday, September 3rd, 2018
Peaceful, prosperous Pakistan in interest of entire region: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry Monday said Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) shared a unique relationship premised on historical, cultural and economic ties, underpinned by mutual trust and respect. Pakistan highly valued its friendship and fraternal relations with the brotherly country and held President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed in high esteem, he said while talking to a UAE media delegation. The minister said Pakistan would like to further enhance co-operation and collaboration between the two countries in areas mutually beneficial to theirRead More
Incomplete Sindh govt residential projects a cause of shame: Saeed Ghani
KARACHI, (DNA) – Sindh Minister for Local Government and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Saeed Ghani on Monday said that the incomplete government residential plans announced years ago were a cause of shame but he would complete these projects soon. Addressing representatives of Association of Builders and Developers on Monday, he said that the incomplete government residential plans announced years ago were stains on performance of the provincial government. The minister said that the water crisis was becoming a major issue in the country, adding that water supply in the nearRead More
PAF, PSF and Serena Hotels announce International Squash Tournaments 2018
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 03 (DNA) – Serena Hotels in collaboration with the Pakistan Air Force and the Pakistan Squash Federation, held a press conference announcing the beginning of the Serena Hotels Chief of the Air Staff International for Men with Prize money of $ 30000/- and Serena Hotels Pakistan International Squash Tournament for Women with Prize money of $ 10,000/- in Islamabad starting from September 10 till September 14, 2018. Serena Hotels decided four years ago to reclaim the legacy of squash in Pakistan under it Sports Diplomacy initiative. Since theRead More
UN representatives call on Shireen Mazari
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The Country Representative of UN Women, Jamshed M Kazi along with Deputy Country Representative Aisha Mukhtar, called on Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari on Monday. They discussed matters relating to human rights with special focus on rights of women and women’s role in the development of the country. Assuring her full support to the UN representative, Shireen Mazari said efforts were being made through a comprehensive strategy aimed at mainstreaming of women at all levels in the country.
COAS Bajwa calls on PM Imran to discuss security
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at PM Office (Monday). Matters related to security were discussed, moreover, both the civil-military bigwigs expressed resolve to bring enduring peace and stability in the country while also continuing efforts for regional peace. Earlier, Prime Minister Imran Khan paid his first visit to the General Headquarters (GHQ) after assuming charge on Thursday to discuss the crucial security-related issues with the military leadership. Upon arrival, PM Khan was presented guard of honor by aRead More
‘Road studs’: Worldwide rejected, but still in use on Pakistani roads
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – : Road studs, commonly known as ‘cat’s eyes’ first introduced by a British businessman Mr Shaw in 1935, served for decades but gradually invited a debate “Are they a problem or solution” and finally the civilized world concluded to get rid of them for the safety of public lives and property. The revolutionary changes in automobile industry, improved road infrastructure and strict adherence to the traffic rules across the globe forced the authorities concerned to look for some other options to tam accidents ratio after receiving greatRead More