Thursday, May 7th, 2020
Prime Minister Imran Khan’s telephone call with President of Nigeria
DNA Prime Minister Imran Khan held a telephonic conversation with President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria, today. The two leaders discussed matters of mutual interest including the unprecedented socio-economic challenges arising out of the Covid-19 Pandemic. They agreed that Pakistan and Nigeria faced similar circumstances. The Prime Minister conveyed Pakistan’s solidarity with the Government and people of Nigeria, and commended their effective measures to contain the spread of Covid-19. The Prime Minister also highlighted the steps taken to contain the spread of Coronavirus in Pakistan. The Prime Minister highlighted exceptional challengeRead More
Govt alive to issues of newspaper hawkers: Bapi
ISLAMABAD, MAY 7 (DNA) -Aun Abbas Bapi, managing director of Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal, has said that newspaper hawkers are the most important part of the newspaper industry and the government will do everything possible to help them to overcome their financial difficulties. He expressed these views during a meeting with Tika Khan, Secretary General of All Pakistan Akhbar Farosh Federation and Zafar Bakhtawari, Former President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry at his office. Bait ul Mal member from Islamabad Sardar Zahid Akbar was also present on the occasion. AounRead More
Sterilisation gates in Makkah, Madina Haram installed
DNA RIYADH:Saudi Arabia has installed “advanced self-sterilisation gates” at the entrances of the grand mosques in Makkah and Madinah in an effort to combat the spread of the coronavirus. According to Saudi24, the move is part of the government’s “Together Guarded” initiative which has seen precautionary measures put in place since the pandemic hit the kingdom’s shores. The General Presidency for the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque inaugurated the advanced self-sterilising portals which sterilise people with antiseptic spray and are equipped with thermal cameras toRead More
Retails shops opened; board exams cancelled
DNA ISLAMABAD: The National Coordination Committee on Thursday announced to open many shops and small businesses. The NCC also deiced to cancel all boards examinations all over the country and students shall be promoted to next class on the basis of previous results. Decision regarding domestic flights was deferred and prime minster told that further negotiations are needed in this regard.
Speakers recognize services of Heydar Aliyev, national leader of Azerbaijan
Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS) and Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Islamabad jointly organized “International Webinar” on “Importance of Leadership Skills during Crisis Management; speakers also talk about COVID-19 DNA ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS) and Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Islamabad jointly organized an “International Webinar” on “Importance of Leadership Skills during Crisis Management”. This Webinar was dedicated to the 97th Birth Anniversary of Heydar Aliyev, National Leader of Azerbaijan. The Webinar was aimed at spreading awareness on theRead More
Pakistanis from Qatar being brought back : Zulfi
ISLAMABAD, May 07 (DNA):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sayed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari has indicated that five special flights would bring stranded citizens to Pakistan from Qatar in next two weeks. Addressing to Pakistani community via teleconference, he said currently 5,500 Pakistanis were stuck in Qatar due to closure of International flight operations amid the coronavirus pandemic. Zulfikar Bukhari told the teleconference that 700 laid off Pakistani workers would be repatriated to Pakistan from the Middle East and theirRead More