Tuesday, August 20th, 2019
PEMRA to show no clemency on Indian Channels, Illegal Indian DTH
ISLAMABAD, AUG 20 (DNA) – Chairman PEMRA Muhammad Saleem Baig visited PEMRA Regional Office, Lahore Tuesday. During the meeting with cable TV operators of Lahore Region, he warned them of no clemency on Indian channels and Indian content. They were categorically warned of strict legal actions if found relaying any Indian channel in violation of orders of Supreme Court of Pakistan and PEMRA. In the wake of current standof with India on Jammu & Kashmir, representatives of cable TV operators were conveyed that the Authority shall not spare any licenseeRead More
Pak, Russia discuss defense cooperation in Moscow
MOSCOW, AUG 20 (DNA) – Pakistan and Russia at the second round of Joint Military Consultative Committee in Moscow discussed defense cooperation. The Pakistani delegation was led by Defense Secretary Ikram-ul-Haq while Russian side by Deputy Defense Minister Alexander V Fomin. The two sides exchanged views on regional security besides holding in-depth discussions on exploring and identifying areas of mutual cooperation including military training, joint exercises, intelligence cooperation and issues relating to defense industrial cooperation. They agreed to ensure effective follow-up and implementation of the decisions taken during the meeting.Read More
Trump has ‘good conversations’ with Imran, Modi on reducing tensions
WASHINGTON, AUG 20 (DNA) – US President Donald Trump has held telephonic contact with Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and deliberated Kashmir issue. US President Donald Trump had ‘good conversations’ with Imran Khan and Narendra Modi on reducing tensions in Kashmir. “Spoke to my two good friends, Prime Minister Modi of India, and Prime Minister Khan of Pakistan, regarding Trade, Strategic Partnerships and, most importantly, for India and Pakistan to work towards reducing tensions in Kashmir. A tough situation, but good conversations!” Trump saidRead More
Punjab govt increases fare of metro bus
LAHORE (DNA) – Punjab government on Tuesday increased the fare of metro bus from Rs20 to Rs30 which was approved by the provincial cabinet wing, issuing a notification to inform the transport department. After the hike in fares, the subsidy of the metro bus will decrease by about one and a half billion annually. The Punjab government had provided subsidy of Rs9 billion annually on the metro bus till last year. It is pertinent here that about 130,000 people travel through the Lahore metro bus on regular basis which hasRead More
PM Adviser Hafeez Shaikh plants saplings at lawn of Ministry of Finance
ISLAMABAD, AUG 20 (DNA) – Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance & Revenue, Hafeez Shaikh planted a sapling in the lawn of Ministry of Finance as part of 10 Billion Tree Tsunami Afforestation campaign. The plantation drive by the Finance Division has been launched as part of the Clean and Green Pakistan Index project through participation of the federal, provincial and local governments for upgrading the cities and the surrounding areas in respect of provision and drainage of water, solid waste management, cleanliness, and ratio of trees. Besides Advisor toRead More
Weak diplomacy encouraged India to change Kashmir status: Masood
– Says Political complacency also led to Indian decision; calls for vigorous diplomatic efforts to counter Indian nefarious designs by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (DNA): Azad Kashmir President Sardar Masood Khan said on Tuesday weak diplomacy and political complacency encouraged Indian leadership to take audacious step of changing the status of occupied Kashmir. While addressing a crowded press conference at the AJK House today President Masood Khan said vigorous diplomatic efforts were needed to counter Indian nefarious designs. The President also urged the United Nations Security CouncilRead More