Monday, March 9th, 2020
Health Ministry takes all precautions against coronavirus: Zafar Mirza
ISLAMABAD, Mar 9 (DNA) – Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Services. Zafar Mirza has reiterated the government’s commitment to save public from the Coronavirus spread saying the ministry has taken all measures to control novel coronavirus. Talking to media he urged people not to be worried regarding coronavirus as government has enough capability to face this disease. Zafar Mirza said the government is monitoring the situation round the clock and would take immediate steps if any problem arises. He further urged media to create more awareness about coronavirusRead More
German, French Ambassadors mark Women’s Day with Pak female journalists
ISLAMABAD, MAR 9 (DNA) – Ambassador of Germany, Bernhard Schlagheck and French Ambassador, Marc Baréty hosted a joint lunch for Pakistani female journalists at the German Embassy to celebrate the International Women’s Day. The gathering offered an occasion to discuss the vital role that journalism plays in every democratic society and to exchange views on challenges it is facing today. These challenges range from corporate transformation processes, media regulations to guaranteeing safe, ethical and independent journalism. Both Ambassadors underlined during the meeting: “The role of women in society is essentialRead More
Won’t increase prices of electricity, gas: PM Imran
MOHMAND, MARCH 09 (DNA) : While making big announcement, Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Monday has said that the prices of electricity and gas will not be increased at any cost. Addressing a rally after inauguration of Ehsas Kafalat Programme at Ghalanai in Mohmand, the premier has assured to take all the possible steps to further reduce the prices for the relief of general masses. He said that no burden will be put on the people and industrial sector. The PM told that the incumbent government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) isRead More
Asad Qaiser urges commonwealth nations for efforts to counter common challenges
ISLAMABAD, MAR 9 (DNA) – Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has urged upon the Commonwealth Nations for synergic efforts to counter the common challenges and threats. He said that ending hunger and poverty, providing health and education, women empowerment, and peace and security were the common challenges posed to the Commonwealth. The Speaker Asad Qaiser said this while addressing a seminar held at Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Services, Islamabad to mark the Commonwealth Day, 2020. Speaker Asad Qaiser said that world was presently going through some serious yet common challenges.Read More
PM Imran inaugurates KP U-21 games at Qayyum Sports Complex Peshawar
PESHAWAR, MARCH 09 (DNA) : Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Monday that if he was not a player than he would have resigned after a year and a half of assuming the charge of prime ministership. PM Imran addressed a gathering of more than 2,940 players from across the province, and formally inaugurated the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa U-21 games at Qayyum Sports Complex Peshawar. “Life is a traverse of ups and downs ”a person who regains position after falling down acquires more strength,” he said, adding that he had learntRead More
US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper likely to visit Pakistan: sources
ISLAMABAD, MARCH 09 (DNA) : Top government sources privy to the information revealed on Monday that the United States Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper is likely to visit Pakistan in the third week of March. The visit will be a progression of the United States President Donald Trump’s previous meeting and discussion with Prime Minister Imran Khan in Davos. The visit will likely focus on US-Pak security cooperation and mutually beneficial matters. Earlier on February 26, US Secretary for Trade, Wilbur Ross was also in Pakistan. Wilbur Ross had heldRead More