Tuesday, August 20th, 2019
Human rights organizations of UNO, Europe will support Pakistan on Kashmir issue
ISLAMABAD, AUG 20 (DNA) – Scholar and human rights activist of international repute Barrister Rubab Mehdi Rizvi Chairperson International Human Rights Association London (UK) has stated that due to the timely efforts of Prime Minister Imran Khan and Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi that Kashmir has become global issue and world community will come forward to resolve Kashmir repute. She was addressing a reception in her honor by Ms. Farah Agha Member Punjab Assembly at her residence. Barrister Rubab Mehdi told that on the desire of Foreign Minister Makhdoom ShahRead More
Govt introducing number of initiatives under ‘Ehsaas’ programme: Dr Sania
ISLAMABAD, AUG 20 (DNA) – Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (PM) on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation Dr Sania Nishtar said on Tuesday that the government was introducing a number of initiatives under the “Ehsaas” programme aimed at promoting gender mainstreaming and empowering women. Addressing a launching ceremony of the first women in global health chapter in South Asia in Islamabad, she said the government was committed to the welfare of women through ensuring provision of high quality health and education facilities to them for their socio economic development.Read More
LNG case: NAB Rawalpindi raids petroleum division office
ISLAMABAD, AUG 20 (DNA) – National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Tuesday has raided office of Petroleum Division in Islamabad in connection with liquefied natural gas (LNG). According to details, the bureau has confiscated the record of Adnan Gilani’s appointment as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Pakistan LNG Limited. Sources told that ex-petroleum minister had appointed un-experienced Adnan Gilani despite PM office’s objections. They further revealed that establishment division had also opposed the decision. An investigation to unearth the reality behind giving charge of CEO to Adnan Gilani will be heldRead More
FIEDMC determined to promote investment culture in Pakistan: Mian Kashif
LAHORE, AUG 20 (DNA) – Mian Kashif Ashfaq, Chairman Faisalabad Industrial Estate Development and Management Company (FIEDMC) Tuesday said Pakistan is pursuing the policy of promoting stronger trade links with regional countries to increase its exports and slash the trade deficit under the guideline of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision. Presiding over a FIEDMC annual meeting of board of directors via video link from camp office here, he said the government is determined to steer Special Economic Zones towards promoting regional trade and export-led growth besides encouraging investment culture inRead More
Business community welcomes extension to Gen Qamar Bajwa
LAHORE, AUG 20 (DNA) – United Business Group (UBG) central chairman Iftikhar Ali Malik Tuesday, welcoming an extension in the tenure of Army Chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa for another three years, said Bajwa had boosted the morale of the army, stood up to external threats and successfully carried out the war against terrorism. In a statement issued, Iftikhar Malik said Qamar Javed Bajwa leadership, integrity and patriotism is critical at this crucial juncture when Pakistan is facing a grave crisis in Kashmir. “The whole nation can feel comfortable thatRead More
With Troop Buildup, China Sends a Stark Warning to Hong Kong
SHENZHEN, — The Shenzhen Bay Sports Center rises along the shore with the green hills of Hong Kong visible across the water. It normally bustles with a variety of youth sports programs and dance, art and language academies, including one that advertises a “Hong Kong Style Education.” In recent days, however, it has become a staging ground for olive-green military transports and armored personnel carriers that arrived on Aug. 11 and disgorged hundreds of security officers from the People’s Armed Police, a Chinese paramilitary force, who are loudly running throughRead More