Monday, March 2nd, 2020
Modi-led ultra-nationalist Indian regime can threat IWT: experts
ISLAMABAD, MAR 02 (DNA) – The recent extreme measures such as scrapping of articles 370 and 35A of Indian constitution in Kashmir and introduction of Citizen Amendment Bill (CAB), the Modi-led ultra-nationalist Indian regime can also threat the decades old Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan, which could have dire consequences for regional peace. Experts express these views during the launch of book titled “Readings in Indus Basin disputes between India and Pakistan: An Academic Selection of Articles, Commentaries, Newspaper Reports, Legal Texts and Arbitral Awards (1948-2018)”, organised byRead More
Pakistan’s role for global peace is evident; says Ijaz Shah
ISLAMABAD, Mar 2 (DNA) – Federal Minister for Interior, Brig (R) Ijaz Ahmad Shah Monday said Pakistan’s role and efforts for global peace are evident. During a meeting with the Palestinian Ambassador Ahmed Jawad A A Rebbei here at the Ministry of Interior, he said our stance regarding the Kashmir issue is in front of the whole world, we have given message of peace at all levels, a press release said. The ambassador said Pakistan has given a very strong message of peace at international level by opening the KartarpurRead More
Saudi Dy Defence Minister, Army Chief discuss defence cooperation
RAWALPINDI, MAR 02 (DNA) – Prince Khalid Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Minister of Defence, KSA, called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ Monday. During the meeting, views were exchanged on issues of mutual interest including defence and security cooperation, measures to further enhance bilateral defence collaboration including Training Exchange Program and overall regional security situation including situation in IOJ& K. They agreed that both countries share great history of cordial relations and deep spirit of brotherhood which is being transformedRead More
Shehbaz condemns increase in petroleum levy, demands investigation
LONDON, MAR 02 (DNA) – Opposition Leader Shehbaz Sharif has criticized the government for increasing petroleum levy and demanded that the looting of billions from people must be subjected to parliamentary investigation. President Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Shehbaz Sharif lambasted the government for increasing petroleum levy by 106%, which he demanded to be investigated by the parliament. He also demanded to investigate the fact that petroleum prices were decreased by only Rs. 5 against OGRA’s recommendation of Rs12.04 decrease. The former CM Punjab further said that the government cannot claimRead More
German ambassador opens exhibition “Worlds of Culture”
LAHORE, MAR 02 (DNA) – German Ambassador Bernhard Schlagheck on Monday has opened an exhibition of the German Federal Foreign Office named “Worlds of Culture” at the Lahore Fort together with Mr. Kamran Lashari, Director General of the Walled City of Lahore Authority and Naurin Ahmad-Zaki, Director of the Annemarie-Schimmel-Haus in Lahore. The exhibition displays 15 highlights of Germany’s Cultural Heritage Preservation Program worldwide. One of the projects prominently featured in the exhibition is the conservation of the Picture Wall at Lahore Fort which has been realized by Agha KhanRead More
PM Imran Khan orders further relief for those earning less than 25,000 per month
ISLAMABAD , MARCH 02 (DNA) : Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan has taken yet another step for the betterment of Pakistanis, those earning minimum wages would now be given additional support to buy regular use edibles for the household. According to details, those earning below 25,000 rupees per month will be given 25% support in terms of subsidies and concessions on regular use products like wheat, sugar, maize, millets, oil etc. The decision was undertaken in a meeting presided over by Prime Minister Imran Khan himself. PM Imran KhanRead More