Monday, November 19th, 2018
WHO delegation calls on Human Rights Minister
ISLAMABAD, NOV 19 (DNA) – Delegation of World Health Organization led by Dr Nima Saeed Abid, acting WHO Representative in Pakistan called on the Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen M Mazari here in Islamabad on Monday. Besides Dr Maryam Mallick, Technical Advisor WHO, Secretary Human Rights, Rabiya Javeri Agha and other officials of the ministry were also present on the occasion. They discussed the matters relating to human rights including the Disability laws. On this occasion, Minister said we are committed to safeguard the rights of our citizensRead More
Eid Milad-un-Nabi: Govt approves public holiday on 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – The federal government has approved public holiday on November 21, Wednesday 12th Rabi-l-Awwal account of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH). The public holiday was approved by State Minister for Interior shehryar Afridi. Sources said the interior ministry will issue notification of the public holiday on Tuesday. Jashan-e-Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH) will be observed across Pakistan on November 21 (Wednesday). This year, the government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has announced to celebrate it as official event. There are rumours on social media about the 11 Rabi-ul Awwal holiday in Sindh asRead More
NAB chief chairs meeting to review corruption cases
ISLAMABAD, NOV 19 ( DNA) Chairman NAB Justice Javed Iqbal chaired a high level meeting on Monday to review progress in 179 mega corruption . The meeting was attended by NAB’s operation and Prosecution divisions and senior officers. DG’s of all regional bureaus of NAB participated through video link. The meeting was told that the reference has been filed in 105 mega corruption cases from out of a total of 179 mega corruption cases. The cases are under trial in various Respected Accountability courts. 14 cases are at inquiry stageRead More
Pak, China agree Pakistan Railways as backbone of CPEC
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Pakistan and China have agreed to boost cooperation between their railways and have deputed technical teams to work out the details in this connection. Consensus to this effect was reached between two sides at a meeting in Islamabad today (Monday). The Chinese delegation of NRA was headed by An Lusheng while the Pakistani side by its Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed in the talks. Both sides agreed that the government knows the importance of China Pakistan Economic Corridor and Pakistan Railways is the backbone of CPEC.Read More
President AJK lauds PAF for its spectacular performance in professional fields
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – President Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Sardar Masood Khan has lauded Pakistan Air Force for its spectacular performance in the professional fields. He made these comments while paying a visit to the Pakistan Air Force Headquarters in Islamabad on Monday. Upon his arrival, he was received by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, where he was presented guard of honour by a smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Air Force. Pakistan’s National Anthem was played which was followed by the inspection of theRead More
CCI forms task force to check rapid population growth
ISLAMABAD, NOV 19 (DNA) -The meeting of the Council of Common Interests (CCI) held on Monday with Prime Minister Imran Khan in the chair, considered the issue of rapid population growth of the country which currently stands at 207.8 million with a growth rate of 2.4% per annum. It was decided to constitute National and Provincial Task Forces, to be headed by the Prime Minister at the national level and by the respective Chief Ministers at the provincial levels. The process of establishment of Task Forces will be completed inRead More