Friday, September 27th, 2019
COAS Gen. Bajwa visits Miranshah, interacts with tribal elders
MIRANSHAH, SEPT 27 (DNA) – General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Miranshah and interacted with tribal elders from North and South Waziristan Districts. COAS said that cross border terrorist incidents are gradually reducing due to solidification of Pak-Afg border especially the ongoing fencing. However, enduring peace inside Pakistan is linked to peace in Afghanistan for which Pakistan is playing its role. COAS said that Afghanistan is our Brotherly Muslim neighbor and we wish peace in Afghanistan as much for Pakistan. COAS urged tribal mashrans to continueRead More
Zia Mohyeddin honoured with Pak-Society’s Jinnah Medal at Lincoln’s Inn
LONDON, SEPT 27 (DNA) – Zia Mohyeddin, Pakistan’s true doyen of aesthetic and performing arts, was presented the Jinnah Medal — the Pakistan Society’s inaugural accolade — at its 66th annual dinner here in the city in recognition of his services. In this regard, the Pakistan Society said Mohyeddin was a universally-acknowledged artist and intellectual and recognised as a true doyen of aesthetic and performing arts in Pakistan. The renowned artist was honoured at a glittering dinner held Wednesday night at the Lincoln’s Inn, with leading British-Pakistani professionals in attendance.Read More
OGRA proposes slashing petroleum prices
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 27 (DNA) – The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Friday recommended a reduction in the fuel prices, with a proposal of a Rs2.55-a-litre cut in petrol. According to a summary sent to the Petroleum Division, the OGRA suggested to decrease the per-litre prices of petrol, diesel, and light diesel oil to be reduced by Rs2.55, Rs3.23, and Rs2.41, respectively. Furthermore, the rate of kerosene oil has been proposed to reduce by Rs1.19 per litre. The prices of petroleum products will be updated from October 1,Read More
COAS Gen. Bajwa visits Miranshah, interacts with tribal elders
MIRANSHAH, SEPT 27 (DNA) – General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Miranshah and interacted with tribal elders from North and South Waziristan Districts. COAS said that cross border terrorist incidents are gradually reducing due to solidification of Pak-Afg border especially the ongoing fencing. However, enduring peace inside Pakistan is linked to peace in Afghanistan for which Pakistan is playing its role. COAS said that Afghanistan is our Brotherly Muslim neighbor and we wish peace in Afghanistan as much for Pakistan. COAS urged tribal mashrans to continueRead More
Hashoo Group marks World Tourism Day
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 27 (DNA) -‘Tourism and Jobs: a better future for all’, is the theme for World Tourism Day this year. Tourism is a major source of employment because of its multiplier effect on employment-related sectors. Overall, tourism provides for 1 in every 10 jobs worldwide. To commemorate World Tourism Day, Hashoo Group Deputy Chairman and CEO Mr. Murtaza Hashwani reaffirmed a strong commitment towards boosting the tourism and hospitality in Pakistan. “As the pioneers of hospitality in Pakistan, we know that tourism has an immense potentialRead More
Sino-Pak ties strengthening with each passing day: Ambassador Yao
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 27 (DNA) – Ambassador of China Yao Jing has said China has reduced poverty by spurring industrial activity adding Sino-Pak relations are growing with the each passing day. He expressed these views on the occasion of 70th Founding of the People’s Republic of China. President of Pakistan Dr. Alvi was the chief guest. The ambassador further said Pakistan was the first Muslim country that established diplomatic relations with China. He said China over the years had pulled over 700 million people out of poverty. Despite the fact thatRead More