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Second PAF trainer aircraft crashes in less than a week

A trainer aircraft of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) crashed near Mardan, confirmed a PAF spokesperson on Wednesday, making it the second one in less than a week. According to a press release, the PAF trainer aircraft crashed on a routine training mission near Takht Bhai. The pilot safely ejected the aircraft before it fell. “A board of inquiry has been ordered by Air Headquarters to determine the cause of accident,” said the press release. Second training aircraft crash in less than a week A Mirage aircraft crashed near Shorkot city ofRead More


Every individual suffering from inflation: Naveed Qamar

ISLAMABAD, FEB 12 (DNA) :  Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Member National Assembly (MNA) Naveed Qamar Wednesday said every individual in this country is suffering from inflation. The PPP leader addressed the National Assembly and said utility stores and ration cards will not solve the issue until production is increased. He said the government focused on demand only whereas balance in production was required. Naveed Qamar said economic policy is being discussed at every home today and crises will erupt if the government does not trust its own people. Situation was worseRead More


Inaugural ceremony of Pakistan Navy’s Exercise Seaspark 2020 held in Karachi

The inaugural ceremony of Pakistan Navy’s Exercise Seaspark 2020 was held in Karachi on Wednesday. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi was the chief guest on the occasion. The participants of the ceremony were briefed on the objectives and strategy of the exercise, and the force commanders presented their plan of action. According to spokesperson for Pakistan Navy, Exercise Seaspark is conducted to examine practically Pakistan Navy’s war preparedness and planning. The exercise reflects Pakistan Navy’s resolve for promotion of sustainable stability and secured maritime environment inRead More


Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) declares February 14 last date for postgraduate admissions

ISLAMABAD, FEB 12 (DNA) : Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) on Tuesday announced that February 14 (Friday) as the last day for admissions for its post-graduate programmes. The admissions in these programmes would be on merit-basis with applications open online. The university had opened its first-phase of admissions for the spring semester 2020 from January 15. According to Director Admissions, the postgraduate academic programmes, being offered in the first-phase include MS/MPh, PhD and BS (face-to-face). Second phase will begin from March 2, through which applications will be opened for Master,Read More


Govt taking steps for economic stability in country: Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh

ISLAMABAD, FEB 12 (DNA) :  Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh on Wednesday has told that the incumbent government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is taking steps for economic stability in the country. Speaking in National Assembly (NA), the adviser said that the economic conditions are directly affecting the people of Pakistan for which, the government is paying full attention on improving this situation. Developed countries had expressed their interests for investment in Pakistan that balanced the economy for four years, he added. Hafeez ShaikhRead More


Govt has no answer for hiking sugar, flour prices: Shahid Khaqan

ISLAMABAD, FEB 12 (DNA) :  Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Member National Assembly (MNA) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Wednesday said the government has no answer for hiking sugar and flour prices. The erstwhile premier addressed the National Assembly and said people are unaware of the economic image which the government is portraying. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said sugar prices have surged from Rs 43 per kilogram to Rs 90. He demanded to form a special committee to interrogate into the sugar and flour crises. While bashing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-InsafRead More