Saturday, September 15th, 2018
Youth are Pakistan’s future, says Shireen Mazari
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen M Mazari has said that our youth were the future builders of Nation and all out efforts are being made to provide them facilities of sports and healthy activities so that they could take part in the development of country. In this regard, the minister said to promote anti drug activities, sincere efforts are being made at all levels and we are committed to eliminate the menace of drugs from our society once and for all. In this regard, sheRead More
The Royal Navy pays its respects to war dead
The crew of HMS Argyll paid their respects to Commonwealth military officers laid to rest in Karachi, who fought and died in this region in the First and the Second World War. The ceremony had a six person Guard of Honour from the Royal Marines. After the ceremony, the British High Commissioner Thomas Drew laid wreaths for four British soldiers from Charterhouse School. This is part of the school’s initiative to remember its alumni. The High Commissioner is himself a Charterhouse alumnus. Speaking after the ceremony, the British High Commissioner, ThomasRead More
‘Kalabagh Dam will also be built after Diamer-Bhasha dam’: CJP
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar on Saturday said construction of Kalabagh dam could be genuine guarantor of Pakistan’s survival. “After Diamer-Bhasha and Mohmand dam, we would build Kalabagh dam as well, if the nation stays united,” he said while addressing a ceremony in Lahore. The chief justice said a plan to construct Kalabagh dam was not abandoned, but experts insisted in their research that its construction was not immediately possible.
HEC proposes task force on Baluchistan water crisis
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 15 (DNA) – The Higher Education Commission (HEC) will propose setting up a Task Force to deal with the challenge of water scarcity in Balochistan. The decision will be finalised after discussion with Mr. Jam Kamal Khan, Chief Minister, Balochistan. This was stated by Dr. Tariq Banuri, Chairman, HEC while chairing a meeting on academia’s role in addressing water crisis in Balochistan at the Commission Secretariat on Friday. The meeting aimed at contemplating on the prevailing scenario, challenges and future opportunities regarding ground water recharge, waterRead More
Serena Hotel sponsors Save Tomorrow III Rugby Match; Islamabad team remains victorious
Islamabad, September 15, 2018: Serena Hotels sponsored the Karim Khan Afridi Welfare Foundation Save Tomorrow III Rugby Matches at the Pakistan Sports Board (Sports Complex) facilities on the occasion of International Overdose Awareness Day. Aimed at raising drug awareness and the losses because of overdose, Save Tomorrow III encourages the youth to engage in sports. In the final match Islamabad team defeated Punjab team wiht a convincing margin. International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on August 31st each year and aims to raise awareness of overdose andRead More
CJ, Saad Rafique exchange heated words
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar expressed anger at former railways minister Khawaja Saad Rafique during hearing of suo motu notice into losses incurred by the railways. When the minister was asked whether he has seen the audit report, he responded by saying that he has helped the railways stand on its feet. “I do not come here to be insulted,” he said. “Nobody is insulting you, it seems you left your home in anger today,” the CJ said to the PMLN leader. “I am notRead More