Saturday, March 7th, 2020
Threats cannot cow down Pakistani women: Bilawal Bhutto
ISLAMABAD 7 March, (DNA) -Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the women of Pakistan would not cow down to the intimidation and threats of agents of the patriarchy and misogyny. He said that Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was a shining beacon, who had lit the way for women to have agency over their own labour and bodies. “Women will carry forward her struggle and every Pakistani women will become a Benazir, if she continues to fight for her rights,” PPP Chairman stated in his message on the eve ofRead More
PAKISTAN NAVY SHIPYARMOOK VISITSGOLCUK, TURKEY
ISLAMABAD, MARCH 07 (DNA) : Pakistan Navy Ship Yarmook visited Golcuk, Turkey as part of goodwill visit to enhance naval collaboration and develop interoperability with Turkish Navy. During the visit, Commanding Officer of PNSYarmook called on important authorities of Turkish Navy and amply utilized the call to highlight atrocities of Indian Armed Forces in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IoK). Upon arrival at port Golcuk, visiting Pakistan Navy Shipwasextended warm welcome by Gulcuk authorities. Commanding Officer of PNS Yarmook called on Senior Naval Fleet Commanders and Mayor of Golcuk city. During theRead More
Saudi Arabia detains two senior royals, including king’s brother
DUBAI, MARCH 07 (DNA) : Saudi Arabia has detained two senior members of the Saudi royal family – Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz, the younger brother of King Salman, and Mohammed bin Nayef, the king’s nephew, two sources with knowledge of the matter said. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, King Salman’s son and the de facto ruler of the world’s top oil exporter and key US ally, has moved to consolidate power since ousting his cousin, Mohammed bin Nayef, as heir to the throne in a palace coup in 2017. HeRead More
Envoy calls for tech transfer to establish Pak-German JVs
ISLAMABAD, MAR 7 (DA) – – German ambassador to Pakistan Bernhard Schlagheck has said that economic ties of Pakistan and Germany are very strong, stressing the need for technology transfer to establish joint ventures so that exports could be enhanced by producing value-added products in the country. While talking to a delegation of APBF, the ambassador expressed his optimism over extension in GSP Plus status, saying continuation in duties’ relaxation for Pakistan would further improve its exports to EU countries, including Germany. He said that Pakistan and Germany’sRead More
Government to stay in power: Sh Rasheed
LAHORE, MARCH 07 (DNA) : Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed said on Saturday that for the first time in 72 years, any government has been presenting a “business plan” and disapproved any possibility of a change in the government. While holding a press conference, the minister asserted that the government has planned to privatise nine train services. He further outlined the profit generated by the railways department this year as compared to the previous year. “I took charge of the railways (ministership) for the sake of ML-1 […] weRead More
Flour crisis report sent to PM House: sources
ISLAMABAD, MARCH 07 (DNA) : The investigation report into recent flour crisis in the country has been sent to the Prime Minister House, citing sources. According to the report, the recent wheat and flour crisis were declared artificial and the mismanagement was termed as a major factor in this context. The report revealed that there was no shortage of wheat in the country, but it was artificially created to earn profit. Earlier on January 22, Prime Minister Imran Khan had directed the formulation of an investigative body to probe theRead More