Monday, September 9th, 2019
Tremor of 05 jolts Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Sept 09 (DNA): An earthquake measuring 05 on the Richter scale jolted Islamabad, parts of Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Azad Kashmir on Monday. According to details, the earthquake struck Phalia, Larkana, Kandhkot, Bagh and other cities. People came out of their homes in panic and started reciting verses from the Holy Quran. No loss of life has been reported from any area. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, Islamabad, the epicenter of the quake was located at the depth of 12 kilometers in India-Kashmir border area.
UN HR commissioner expresses concern over Jammu and Kashmir situation
GENEVA, SEPT 9 (DNA) -Responding to a media question regarding remarks made on Monday at the 42nd session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights about the deteriorating situation in Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJ&K), the Spokesperson said “I am deeply concerned about the impact of recent actions by the Government of India on the human rights of Kashmiris, including restrictions on internet communications and peaceful assembly, and the detention of local political leaders and activists.” “I have appealed particularlyRead More
Iran to allow 5,000 Chinese soldiers in country to guard $280bn investment from Beijing: report
LONDON (DNA) -Nearly 5,000 Chinese security personnel deployed on the ground in Iran are expected to guard $280 billion worth of new investment from Beijing in the oil, gas and petrochemical sector of Iran, claims a report published by the United-Kingdom based publication Petroleum Economist. The strategic partnership between the two countries comes as they become increasingly wary of the United States. China is currently involved in an escalating trade war with the US, while Iran has clashed with the US government over a controversial nuclear deal. According to the details of theRead More
US military delegation meets army chief Gen Bajwa
Rawalpindi, 9 September 2019: US delegation led by General Kenneth F. Mc Kenzie Jr, Commander US CENTCOM, called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa . Geo-strategic environment and regional security including Afghanistan and Kashmir situation discussed.
Security tightened for Muharram processions across country
ISLAMABAD/KARACHI (DNA) -: The provincial governments have announced a ban on pillion riding across Sindh, including Karachi, on the 9th and 10th Muharram. There will be a ban on pillion riding from the 9th of Muharram until Ashura in order to maintain law and order and avoid any untoward incident. The Sindh government has also requested the ministry to block the mobile phone services along the procession routes on Muharram 9 and 10. Of these, 16,816 will be in Hyderabad, 2,237 in Mirpurkhas, 9,280 in Shaheed Benazirabad, 8,258 in SukkarRead More
Plan to shift schools from residential areas being fine tuned
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 9 (DNA) – Capital Development Authority (CDA) in pursuance of Islamabad High Court (IHC) orders is in the process of finalsing a comprehensive policy and mechanism for shifting of schools from residential premises. Spade work in this regard has been completed. The concerned departments and stakeholders are being taken on board to incorporate their suggestions in the shifting mechanism. In this context, authority has scheduled a meeting on the subject matter on at CDA headquarters. Representatives of Federal Directorate of Education (FDE), Private Educational School Regulatory Authority (PIERA) andRead More