Friday, February 28th, 2020
Iran has taken effective measures to deal with Corona virus
ISLAMABAD, FEB 28 (DNA) – Since the outbreak of the new Corona virus in China, the Islamic Republic of Iran has been predicting that the virus will reach Iran as well, given the severity of the outbreak and its spread. Therefore, the government planned to deal with it and the necessary preparations were made. The virus was expected to be announced in some middle countries sooner, but that did not happen. Despite the fact that the Islamic Republic of Iran was on the verge of holding a crucial parliamentary election,Read More
Serena hosts high-profile discussion on Pakistan’s digital economy
ISLAMABAD, FEB 28 (DNA) – A high-profile panel discussion on Pakistan’s digital future attended by prominent players in the local digital industry was hosted on Thursday evening by Serena hotels as part of its Public Diplomacy Initiative called “Raabta”. The event titled “Reimagine our Digital Future – Preparing to thrive or survive?” was hosted by Raabta curator and prominent journalist Sidra Iqbal. Raabta is a nonpartisan public initiative by Serena hotels to initiate dialogue aimed at creating awareness amongst diverse groups and networks on critical aspects of socially significantRead More
PSL 2020: Karachi Kings field against Multan Sultans
MULTAN, FEB 28 (DNA) : Karachi Kings have won the toss against Multan Sultans in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and decided to field first at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Multan Sultans have played three matches in the PSL 2020 and won two. They are currently placed second in the points table with four points. Karachi Kings have won one game out of two and are at fourth spot with two points.
Erdogan denounces ‘massacres’ committed against Muslims in India
ANKARA, FEB 28 (DNA) : Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hit out Thursday against “massacres” of Muslims in India after communal riots in New Delhi left at least 40 dead. “India right now has become a country where massacres are widespread. What massacres? Massacres of Muslims. By who? Hindus,” Erdogan said during a speech in Ankara after violence broke out this week between mobs of Hindus and Muslims over a citizenship law. Over 200 people were injured and 40 killed since late Sunday in clashes that saw mobs of HindusRead More
Kazakh business delegation visits Islamabad stock exchange
ISLAMABAD, FEB 28 (DNA) – Birzhan Kaneshev- Deputy CEO, Kazakh Invest had a meeting with Mr. Zahid Latif- Chairman, Islamabad Stock Exchange & Member Advisory Board CGSS at Islamabad Stock Exchange. During the meeting, Mr. Birzhan Kaneshev- Deputy CEO, Kazakh Invest gave a presentation about the Investment opportunities in Kazakhstan and explained the various avenues available in Kazakhstan for investment and business. It was also discussed that, strengthening bilateral ties between Kazakhstan and Pakistan by initiating and presenting business and trade opportunities could prove to be fruitful for the economyRead More
Coronavirus: PML-N demands to summon All Parties Conference
LAHORE, FEB 28 (DNA) : Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Friday has demanded to immediately summon All Parties Conference (APC) in the wake of coronavirus outbreak. According to details, PML-N has submitted a resolution seeking awareness campaign on government level regarding coronavirus precautions in Punjab Assembly. The resolution further stated that federal government has not taken any significant step for the prevention of this disease. It is to be mentioned here that Pakistan has confirmed two cases of coronavirus, one in Karachi and other in Islamabad. However, precautionary measures areRead More