Monday, October 7th, 2019
COAS Gen Qamar Bajwa reaches China
RAWALPINDI (DNA) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday reached China on an official visit. In a statement issued on Monday, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Asif Ghafoor said that the COAS will meet Chinese military leadership including PLA Army Commander, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission & Commander Southern Theater Command. General Qamar Javed Bajwa will also join the Prime Minister in meetings with Chinese Prime Minister and President.
COAS Gen. Bajwa praises US support on Kashmir issue
RAWALPINDI, OCT 07 (DNA) – Christopher Van Hollen and Ms Maggie Hassan, US Senators called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ. During the meeting, issues of mutual interest and overall regional security situation including Afghan reconciliation process and Kashmir issue were discussed. Visiting dignitaries acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts for regional peace and stability. COAS appreciated US understanding and support on all the need for resolving Kashmir and for Pakistan’s efforts in Afghanistan. Both sides stressed upon importance of strong bilateral relationship between US and PakistanRead More
One in every 9 Pakistani women develops breast cancer
ISLAMABAD, OCT 8 (DNA) -Calling attention to the alarming rate of breast cancer in Pakistan, was on top of Hashoo Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility campaigns, in collaboration with Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital and Cancer Research Centre this October. One in every 9 Pakistani women develops breast cancer at some stage of her life, with thousands of reported deaths, which could have been prevented with early detection. Hashoo Group, which owns and operates the Pearl-Continental Hotels, Marriott Hotels and the select-service Hotel One brand in Pakistan, joined the CancerRead More
PM launches ‘Ehsaas Langar Scheme’ under public private partnership
Oct 7, 2019- Islamabad: The Prime Minister launched the ‘Ehsaas Langar Scheme’ today in Islamabad. Under an agreement with the Saylani Welfare Trust, Ehsaas will open 112 Langars nationwide over a 2-year period in the public private partnership. The Langars are meant to serve meals to the poorest and most vulnerable segments of the society, especially daily wage laborers. The first Langar was opened in Islamabad today, where at least 600 people will be provided free meals daily. The Ehsaas scheme will now be extended countrywide with as many asRead More
curtain raiser: Prime Minister’s Visit to China(8-9 October 2019)
At the invitation of Premier of the State Council of the Peoples’ Republic of China H.E. Li Keqiang, Prime Minister Imran Khan will be visiting China from 8-9 October 2019. The Prime Minister would have meetings with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang.President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang will separately host banquets in honour of the Prime Minister. A number of Agreements/MoUs are expected to be signed at a ceremony to be witnessed by the two Prime Ministers. Prime Minister Imran Khan will be accompaniedRead More
VC, King Edward Medical University Shoaib Shafi meets Chairman NAB
ISLAMABAD, OCT 07 (DNA) – A delegation of Senior Doctors led by Prof Dr. Khalid Masud Gondal, (TI) Vice Chancellor, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Prof. Shoaib Shafi, Regional Director, College of Physician and Surgeons (CPSP) Pakistan and Maj. Gen (Rtd) Prof Mazhar Ishaq, HI (M) Controller of Examination, College of Physician and Surgeons (CPSP) Islamabad called on Honorable Mr. Justice Javed Iqbal, Chairman NAB at NAB Headquarters. After the meeting, Prof Dr. Khalid Masud Gondal, (TI) Vice Chancellor, King Edward Medical University, Lahore presenting souvenir to Honorable Mr. JusticeRead More