Tuesday, September 25th, 2018
53rd Defence Day of Pakistan marked in France
PARIS, SEPT 25 (DNA) – The 53rd Defence Day of Pakistan was observed with traditional zeal and passion in a simple but dignified ceremony held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Paris today to pay tribute to the people and Armed Forces of Pakistan and all those who laid down their lives while defending the country. The ceremony was attended by a large number of officials from French government, parliamentarians, Ambassadors and Defence Attaches of friendly countries, representatives of media and think tanks. The Ambassador of Pakistan Mr. Moin ulRead More
ECC suspends hike in power tariff
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 25 (DNA) – Providing momentarily relief to inflation-riddled masses, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has on Tuesday temporarily suspended decision to further hike electricity tariff for one week. As per details garnered, ECC will now mull over hiking tariff in the next huddle schedule to take place in Islamabad next week. Finance minister Asad Umar will chair the session of ECC. Earlier, it was being reported that ECC might hike gas tariff by Rs2 per unit domestic consumers. Contrary to finance minister’s claim that masses would not beRead More
Sherry questions credibility of i-voting system
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 25 (DNA) – Former Leader of Opposition in Senate, Senator Sherry Rehman, shared her reservations about the ‘i-voting’ system which is to be used by overseas Pakistani voters in the upcoming by-elections, saying, “It is great news that overseas Pakistanis can now finally cast their votes. However, it is worrisome and dangerous that a project of this scale is being rolled out in haste. How is this untested system being used for the upcoming by polls?” The Vice-President of PPPP said, “The system came with no guarantees andRead More
Ghusal e Ka’aba ceremony held at Masjid Al Haram
MAKKAH, (DNA) – Ghusal-e-Kaaba ceremony was held on Tuesday at Masjid al-Haram in Saudi Arabia. Governor Prince Khalid Al-Faisal performed the practice using Zam Zam water mixed with rose water. The interior walls were cleansed with a white cloth dipped in rose, ‘Aab-e-Zam Zam’ and musk perfumes and was wiped with bare hands and palm leaves. After the cleaning, the floor and the walls were dried again with white cloth and tissues. The walls were then perfumed using large quantities of oud and rose perfume. After the cleaning, the floor andRead More
World Bank reveals Pakistan, India potential trade stands at $37 billion
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – The World Bank has revealed in its report that potential trade between Pakistan and India stands at $37 billion as compared to the actual $2 billion. ‘A Glass Half Full: The Promise of Regional Trade in South Asia’ was revealed on Monday. It says “without artificial barriers, Pakistan and Indian potential trade should be $37 billion.” Gravity models show that total goods trade within South Asia could be worth $67 billion rather than the actual trade of only $23 billion. Formal trade between India and Pakistan could,Read More
Eradicate of corruption is top priority of NAB: Chairman
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 25 (DNA) – NAB is absolutely committed to eradicate corrupt with iron hands as eradication of corruption is top most priority of NAB and all efforts are being made in this regard. NAB has devised comprehensive National Anti Corruption Strategy which has been acknowledged by national and international organizations like PILDAT, Transparency International and World Economic Forum in their reports. Due to its continued efforts, NAB has recovered Rs. 297 billion looted money from corrupt elements and deposit in national exchequer which is record achievement. This was statedRead More