Friday, January 24th, 2020
China earnestly wants development of Pakistan, says Yao Jing
BY ANSAR M BHATT ISLAMABAD, JAN 24 (DNA) – Ambassador of People’s Republic of China to Pakistan Yao Jing has said China is trusted and reliable partner of Pakistan adding we are here serving relationship with Pakistan and development of this lovely country. The ambassador made these remarks on the occasion of celebration of Chinese new year organized by the Deputy Chairman and CEO of the Hashoo Group Murtaza Hashwani and the General Manager of the Islamabad Marriott Hotel Maurizio Romani. Members of the civil society, diplomats and a numberRead More
Education will become one of the priority areas: Uzbek President
TASHKENT, – JAN 24 – In his Address, the Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev touched on the most pressing issues to date. In particular, speaking about the education, the Head of the state noted that in order to raise the quality of education to the level of international requirements, a number of measures will be developed. It was noted that 348 basic schools would be identified, and more than 6,000 teachers would increase their qualification. In addition, 340 professional schools, 147 colleges and 143 technical schools will be organized, which willRead More
Trump ‘should be removed’: impeachment trial
WASHINGTON : Lead House impeachment manager Adam Schiff called dramatically for the Senate to remove President Donald Trump from office Thursday, saying the US leader cannot be trusted to put the country’s interests ahead of his own. “The American people deserve a president they can count on, to put their interest first,” said Schiff. His impassioned words capped a long day in which Democrats detailed Trump’s illicit scheme to pressure Ukraine to help his 2020 reelection campaign. “You know, you can’t trust this president to do whatRead More
PCB, ICC hold constructive meetings in Lahore and Islamabad
LAHORE : International Cricket Council chief executive Manu Sawhney Thursday (yesterday) concluded his two-day visit to Pakistan following positive and constructive meetings in Islamabad and Lahore, said an official press release by the PCB. PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani and chief executive Wasim Khan accompanied Mr Sawhney and ICC General Manager – Commercial, Campbell Jamieson, to a meeting with Mrs Fahmida Mirza, Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination, in Islamabad on Wednesday. In Lahore on Thursday, they visited the Lahore Safe City Project before receiving a presentation from theRead More
Strict security measures ensured for Pakistan, Bangladesh T20Is
LAHORE JAN 24 (DNA) : Strict security arrangements have been ensured for Twenty 20 International (T20I) series between Pakistan and Bangladesh, scheduled to begin at the Gaddafi Stadium Lahore on Friday (today). According to details, ten thousand security personnel have been deployed around the stadium. DIG Operations Lahore Rai Babar Saeed told that seventeen SPs, 48 DSPs, 134 inspectors and 592 subordinate officers are performing duties. Search and sweep operations have been conducted around the teams’ hotel, route and the stadium. Snipers are deployed on buildings and allRead More
Chinese New Year Celebrations
ISLAMABAD, JAN 24 (DNA) – In keeping up with the tradition to celebrate the Chinese New Year, the Deputy Chairman and CEO of the Hashoo Group Mr. Murtaza Hashwani and the General Manager of the Islamabad Marriott Hotel Mr. Maurizio Romani hosted a reception at the hotel’s popular Chinese restaurant Dynasty. Members of the civil society, diplomats and a number of Chinese nationals attended the reception. The Chinese Ambassador His Excellency Mr. Yao Jing was the guest of honor on the occasion. The celebrations kicked off some amazing performances by children from the Roots Millennium School . Adding toRead More