Friday, June 19th, 2020
Diamer Bhasha Dam is a world class mega-hydro project: Says Chinese Engineer
BEIJING, JUNE 19 (DNA) – Yang Haiyan, deputy chief engineer of Bei Fang Investigation, Design & Research Co. Ltd (BIDR), said that “Diamer Bhasha Dam (DBD) is a world class mega-hydro project. Taking part in this project is a huge challenge for them”. On May 11, Prime Minister Imran Khan had urged for immediate start of the DBD’s construction. On the same day, a Chinese company, BIDR signed a contract to join the consulting team of DBD in presidential palace. In an exclusive interview to Gwadar Pro, YangRead More
PM’s decision against oil mafia lauded
Leader of the business community and former President ICCI Shahid Rasheed Butt on Friday lauded the decision of the Prime Minister to arrest the culprits behind artificial fuel crisis and cancel the licenses of companies involved in it. He said that a meager fine of Rs40 million has been slapped on oil marketing companies while only fifty filling stations were held responsible for overcharging and other unethical practices in a province and total fine imposed is less than two hundred thousand rupees which indicate collusion. Shahid Rasheed Butt said thatRead More
Private schools mafia exploiting masses for profit
KARACHI, JUNE 19 / DNA / = President of the Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) and Convener FPCCI Central Standing Committee on Insurance Dr. Murtaza Mughal on Friday said private schools mafia are exploiting masses in these difficult times which should be stopped. Many schools have stopped paying employees amid lockdown while others are paying reduced salaries but students are being charged in full for nothing, he said. Dr. Murtaza Mughal said that the parents who are unable to pay full fees are being harassed by the administration of schools whichRead More
Forced displacement affecting 1 per cent of humanity
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency said on Friday that the year 2019 saw a sharp increase in global displacement, affecting more than 1 per cent of humanity. Every year, UNHCR releases the Global Trends report around World Refugee Day, which is marked on 20 June as a tribute to the courage and resilience of the millions of people uprooted as a result of ongoing conflicts, war and natural disasters globally. According to this report, some 79.5 million were displaced by the end of last year. Of them, 45.7Read More
Azerbaijan extends coronavirus lockdown until August
Azerbaijan has extended until August 1 the special quarantine regime in the country, the coronavirus task force under the Cabinet of Ministers said in a briefing on June 18. The task force also announced the decision to impose a strict quarantine regime from 00:00 on June 21 to 06:00 on July 5 in the territories of Baku, Ganja, Sumgayit, Lankaran, Yevlakh, Masalli, Jalilabad and Absheron region. Under the new lockdown rule, system of obtaining SMS-permissions for leaving the place of residence will be re-activated. Operation of shopping centers, catering facilities,Read More
Stunning Benzema strike crowns Real win over Valencia
Madrid : Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema scored one of the goals of the season as they beat Valencia 3-0 at home on Thursday to stay in touch with La Liga leaders Barcelona, but the visitors were left fuming after having a goal ruled out following a VAR review. The win took second-placed Real to 62 points after 29 games, two behind champions Barca who beat Leganes 2-0 on Tuesday. Benzema fired into the bottom corner to give Real the lead on the hour mark after inspired play by Eden Hazard, whoRead More