Tuesday, March 24th, 2020
Moroccan govt to build mosque in Park Enclave
ISLAMABAD, MAR 24 (DNA) -: Moroccan Government will Build a mosque in the CDA Project Park Enclave -I. In this regard, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had forwarded a request of Moroccan Government through its Embassy to the CDA. The Moroccan Government will construct this mosque as token of brotherhood and cordial relations between the governments and people of both countries. The mosque would be built on Moroccan style and would be a masterpiece. The CDA has already allocated 11 kanals of land in the Park Enclave -I for the constructionRead More
Dr. Firdous calls for safety steps for journalists
ISLAMABAD, MAR 24 (DNA) – Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Firdous Ashiq Awan has urged the media owners to take necessary measures for ensuring protection of their employees during working in offices and fields, amid Coronavirus pandemic. In a tweet, the minister said media workers and journalists were playing appreciable role in fighting against Coronavirus. She said media was a playing key role in educating the masses about Coronavirus prevention while their well-being was the supreme priority of the government.=DNA =======
PM to launch CDA developed services App for residents on Mar 25
ISLAMABAD, MAR 24 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday will launch a modern-tech mobile application, developed by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) administration, to ensure provision of 43 different online services to the residents of the federal city at their doorsteps. Upon a direction of the prime minister, these services would be provided to the residents online by utilizing the latest information technology, PM office media wing in a press release on Tuesday said. The App will feature services, like e-Police, emergency services, payment of utility bills, notificationsRead More
Coronavirus cases in Italy “10 times higher” than reported
ROME : Italy likely has 10 times higher than reported cases of the coronavirus from the official tally of 64,000, said the head of the agency which is collecting data on the spread of the disease. Latest figures show 6,077 people have died from the infection in barely a month, making Italy the worst-affected country in the world, with close to double the number of fatalities in China, where the virus emerged last year. However, testing for the disease has often been limited to people seeking hospital care, meaning thatRead More
CPEC projects to provide job opportunities: PM Khan
ISLAMABAD, Mar 24 (DNA): Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects were vital for the development of Pakistan as these would provide huge opportunities in terms of employment, communication and economic prosperity. He also stressed upon fast-pace implementation of these projects which was in the interest of country. The prime minister chaired a briefing on status review of CPEC energy projects, PM office media wing in a press release said. The prime minister emphasized that timely decisions were required so that cost-escalation on these projectsRead More
FM Qureshi phones Bangladesh Foreign Minister Abdul Momen
ISLAMABAD, MAR 24 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi held a telephone conversation with his Bangladeshi counterpart, Minister for Foreign Affairs A.K. Abdul Momen. The two Ministers discussed the challenges faced by regional countries in the face of rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and exchanged ideas on ways to combat the threat. Foreign Minister Qureshi underscored that Pakistan considered SAARC an important platform for regional cooperation. Reaffirming Pakistan’s abiding commitment to the SAARC process, he reiterated Pakistan’s readiness to host the SAARC Health Ministers’ conference toRead More