Friday, July 19th, 2019
South Korea to be the first country to support WHO’s HIV project in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, JUL 19 (DNA) – The Government of the Republic of Korea has decided to extend humanitarian assistance of USD 100,000 in cash through the World Health Organization (WHO) to help respond to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Outbreak in Larkana district, Sindh province of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The HIV spread was mainly in Larkana district and as of 13 July 2019, 935 people have been confirmed with the virus [including 760 children aged under 15 (82%)]. Dr. Palitha Mahipala, WHO Representative in Pakistan had called on Mr. KwakRead More
National Seminar on Defence Production, Security held at Army Auditorium Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI, JUL 19 (DNA) – Two days National Seminar on “Defence Production – Security through Self Reliance” held at Army Auditorium Rawalpindi. The Seminar aimed at paving way for self-reliance by exploring indigenous defence production potential, identifying organizational and institutional challenges of defence industry, pragmatic solutions to optimize defence production and recommending policy level measures to have fully immersed private sector in defence production. Members from different Ministries, Public and Private Organizations, Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Defence Production Establishments and members from Academia participated / attended the seminar. RepresentativesRead More
Japan wishes to see Pak athletes in Tokyo games: envoy
ISLAMABAD, JUL 19 (DNA) – Kuninori Matsuda, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, welcomed the President of Pakistan Olympic Association (POA), Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan. Ambassador Matsuda said that it was just one year prior to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2020 and that the President’s visit was very timely. Ambassador Matsuda also said, “I am looking forward to seeing Pakistan athletes being qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Games in coming months, and I would like to cooperate with Lt Gen (R) Hasan to promote further people-to-peopleRead More
Thai Airways resumes operation from Islamabad to Bangkok
Islamabad: Thai Airways International has resumed its operations from Lahore and Islamabad to Bangkok and beyond. The first flight of Thai Airways landed at Islamabad International Airport from Bangkok. The Station Manager of Thai Airways and senior officials of Pakistan Civil Aviation Division welcomed the passengers and crew members after landing in Islamabad. Khawaja Ghiasuddin, Senior Vice President (North Pakistan) Akbar Group of Companies and Sher Khan Senior Manager Thai Airways and Adnan Zia Khan were also present on the occasion. Special Assistant to PM on Overseas Pakistanis Zulfiqar HussainRead More
Pakistan posting was a great experience, says EU ambassador Cautain
ISLAMABAD, JUL 19 (DNA) – The outgoing Ambassador of European Union Jean Francois Cautain has said his Pakistan posting was a great experience adding he would miss Pakistan’s rich cultural heritage and hospitality of people. The ambassador expressed these views while speaking at a reception he hosted to say goodbye to his friends. Ambassador Cautain further said during his tenure he tried to bring both EU and Pakistan closer. He noted with satisfaction that Pakistan benefited from the GSP plus arrangement with the hope that Islamabad wouldRead More
Pakistan’s image problem and Western propaganda BY ANSAR M BHATTI
The British Broadcasting Corporation on June 02, 2019 published a news report about Pakistan military’s operation in tribal areas giving an impression as if Pakistan Army were committing “atrocities” in the region. The report also accused the armed forces of Pakistan of ‘violating’ human rights and suppressing the voice of the local people. Pakistan Army came up with a matching response with complete facts and figures and later sent a detailed dossier to the BBC and the British regulator asking the organization to tender apology. While the broadcasting house isRead More