Tuesday, November 13th, 2018
Why Nawaz, Marriyum are silent, asks Kaira
ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (DNA): While quashing rumors, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Qamar Zaman Kaira on Tuesday asserted that his party does not want to dethrone the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-led (PTI) central government. The veteran politician went on to say that PTI was way too ahead of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) in making a rod for its own back. Kaira demanded PML-N to issue explanation over its supremo’s mysterious quietness. However, he announced PPP’s support for candidates of PML-N in Senate by-polls. He added that issue of fake accounts and moneyRead More
Poor sanitation is stunting children in Pakistan: WB report
ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (DNA): The alarming state of water supply and sanitation in Pakistan is creating major health hazards for the entire population and young children are particularly at risk, says a new World Bank report. “When Water Becomes a Hazard: The State of Water Supply, Sanitation and Poverty in Pakistan and its Impact on Child Stunting”, states that Pakistan has made significant progress on reducing poverty, improving dietary diversity and reducing open defecation. Despite this, critical markers of child health – rates of diarrhea and stunting – still do notRead More
Relations with Poland excellent, says Minister Zaidi
ISLAMABAD, NOV 13 (DNA) – Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Zaidi has said relations between Pakistan and Poland are excellent and progressing with the each passing day. He was speaking on the occasion of centenary of Regaining Independence by the Republic of Poland and the Polish Armed Forces day. Vice Chief of Logistic Staff GHQ, Major General Arshad Mahmood and Convener Pakistan- Poland friendship group in Senate, Senator Waseem Shahzad also attended the reception. The minister further said Pakistan and Poland relations are deep rooted and historical. He saidRead More
China’s ties exceptional with Pakistan, committed to take CPEC to a higher stage of development – says Dr Chen
ISLAMABAD,, NOV 13 (DNA) – A roundtable discussion was organised by the Pakistan-China Institute (PCI) on Tuesday to discuss, “CPEC: The Way forward”. The roundtable had keynote by Dr. Chen Wenling, Chief Economist of China Center for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE), affiliated with the State Council in Beijing, which is directly under Premier Li Keqiang. Addressing the participants, Dr. Chen Wenling said, “China took a lot of time and invested a lot of hard work in reaching where it is today. China lifted 700 million people out of poverty and raisedRead More
TURKISH FOOD FESTIVAL: Serena Hotels, Turkish Arilnes hold lucky draw
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Serena Hotels hosted a Lucky Draw Ceremony following an eight-day Turkish Food Festival to announce the winner of two return tickets for Istanbul with a two-night stay at the Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul. The Embassy of Turkey has also arranged a waiver on the Turkish Visa application service charges from Gerry’s International and access to Executive Lounge. Mr. Selim Ecirli, General Manager, and Mr. Muhammad Umer Khan, Sales Manager Islamabad and North Pakistan, from Turkish Airlines represented the sponsor of the airline tickets. Mr. Michel A. Galopin,Read More
Canadian FM phones Qureshi, discusses Asia Bibi’s acquittal
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland spoke to her Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday and discussed the acquittal of Asia Bibi in a blasphemy case. Spokesperson of the foreign office in Pakistan, Dr Mohammad Faisal revealed on Tuesday that the two went into discourse over the matter of Asia Bibi during a telephonic conversation. The Canadian FM “appreciated Supreme Court’s courageous decision” of the acquittal as well as the prime minister’s “positive speech.” “Canadian FM telephoned FM Qureshi yesterday. Among other issues, Asia Bibi was discussed.Read More