Saturday, December 29th, 2018
Bangladesh deploys 600,000 security forces ahead of vote
DHAKA, DEC 29 (DNA) – Bangladesh stepped up security Saturday in a bid to contain violence during a general election expected to see Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina win a record fourth term. Authorities have deployed around 600,000 police, army and other security forces ahead of Sunday’s vote, a senior official said, following a deadly campaign marred by clashes. The forces which also include the elite Rapid Action Battalion, navy, border and coast guards and auxiliary police units — are providing security to some 40,000 election booths. “We have ensured theRead More
Ihsan XI defeat Nishtar club to win Qauid-e-Azam hockey cup
ISLAMABAD, DEC 29(DNA) – Ihsan XI defeated Nishtar Hockey Club during a friendly match played in connection with Quaid Day, at Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium, on Saturday Mubashar Bhatti Member of Norwegian National Cricket Team and senior hockey player Tariq Bhatti were the chief guests. Ihsan XI from the outset over-powered the opposite team and scored an early goal that virtually brought Nishtar hockey club under pressure. However, in the 20th minute of the game Hassan Bhatti scored an equalizer through a splendid penalty corner push. Awais Bhatti scored secondRead More
Pakistan Post to launch mobile app on Dec 29
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Pakistan Post will launch a mobile application to facilitate its customers on December 29, at ECO Postal Staff College. Federal Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed will be the chief guest on the occasion. Postal Services federal secretary, director general as well as officers will also attend the ceremony. The mobile application offers various features including track and trace, register complaint, postal services, tariff, post codes, Locate Post Office, and Contact Us. The basic idea of this app is to upgrade the services of PakistanRead More
Hydel, gas-based power production climbs
KARACHI, DEC 29 (DNA) – At a time when Pakistan is plagued by water and gas crises, power production from the two sources climbed to the peak in November 2018, according to the power-sector regulatory authority. Hydel power plants made the largest contribution to the total electricity production in the month at 2,564 gigawatt hours (GWh), which was 16% more than 2,212GWh in the same month of previous year, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) reported. Besides, its share in total power production rose to 34% in Nov 2018Read More
Govt need to take concrete steps for revival of economy
ISLAMABAD, DEC 29 (DNA) – Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) Saturday proposing setting up an Advisory Council consisting of all stake holders and activating Pakistani embassies to promote exports of the country besides giving access to international markets said the government should take concrete steps on war footing for revival of the economy. These views were expressed by office bearers of the association in a review meeting held here today. Central Senior leader Abdul Latif Malik, Senior Vice Chairman Ijaz ur Rehman, Senior Member Riaz Ahmed, Carpet InstituteRead More
PM vows historic action against money laundering
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The largest ever clampdown against money laundering would begin soon to stop a $10 billion annual loss caused by the illegal practice, said Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday, while reassuring the nation that the crisis of confidence was over. The prime minister also saw a ‘softening’ International Monetary Fund (IMF) stance after improvement in Pakistan’s relations with all global powers that matter. He was speaking to a group of economic journalists at PM’s Office. Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry and Finance Minister Asad Umar were also present.Read More