ISLAMABAD, Feb 02 (DNA): Following the historical pattern of more violence at the start of the year, January 2020 exactly followed that pattern as number of militant attacks and resultant deaths increased in first month of the new calendar year as compared to last month of the previous calendar year. This was stated in monthly security assessment report issued by Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) – an Islamabad based independent think tank. Perhaps New Year is the time of showing new commitment on the part of the militant groups or an attempt to seek financialRead More

ISLAMABAD, FEB 02 (DNA) – The Islamabad Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IWCCI) on Sunday said the government should invest generously in women empowerment which is tied to national development. The initiatives taken by the government are laudable but the pace of women development should be improved that are confronting many issues, said Farida Rashid, President IWCCI. Talking to businesswoman, she said that different barriers are impeding growth of women and keeping them from playing their due role in the development of country. They should be encouraged to fullyRead More

ISLAMABAD, FEB 02 (DNA) – The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Sunday lauded the decision of the government to ban the export of sugar and import the sweetener which will stabilize its price in the local market. It demanded a meaningful action against those who plundered masses through flour and sugar crisis amid skyrocketing inflation. Cancellation of licenses of some mills, routine fines and suspension of some officials are not enough the satisfy enraged masses, said Dr. Murtaza Mughal, President PEW. He said that inflation, uncertainty, debt and courage ofRead More

ISLAMABAD, FEB 02 (DNA) – CDA to start construction of overhead bridges at four (04) different locations of Islamabad shortly as work order for construction of these bridges have been issued. In order to facilitate pedestrians, these bridges will be constructed on Kashmir Highway near Weekly Bazaar, Faisal Avenue near PIMS hospital, 3rd bridge at Jinnah Avenue at Mehran gate F-9 Park opposite to sector G-9/2 while 4th pedestrian bridge would be constructed near Pak Secretariat. CDA has assigned installation work of pedestrian bridges to Heavy Mechanical Complex Taxila and hasRead More

ISLAMABAD, FEB 02 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan is committed for the progress and prosperity of the residents of the erstwhile tribal areas, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan said in a tweet on Sunday. The development of the tribal districts and provision of employment opportunities to youth was a top priority of the government, she added. The patriotic tribal people would receive reward for their sacrifices, patience and tenacity as the government would ensure their constitutional and democratic rights to furtherRead More