Wednesday, June 24th, 2020
President Rouhani urges implementation of Iran-Pakistan agreements
TEHRAN, JUNE 24 – Iran’s President Dr. Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday called for reopening of Iran-Pakistan borders and urged implementation of bilateral agreements. President Rouhani made the remarks while receiving a copy of the credentials of new Pakistani ambassador to Tehran Mr. Rahim Hayat Qureshi. He emphasized on deepening of Iran-Pakistan relations in all areas, expressing hope that the border crossings between the two countries would reopen after they were closed due to coronavirus outbreak. Mentioning his meetings and calls with Pakistan’s President and Prime Minister, President Rouhani called onRead More
Govt considering reopening of universities from July 15
ISLAMABAD, JUN 24 (DNA) – The federal government is considering to reopen the universities across the country from July 15. According to details, Higher Education Commission (HEC) has been formally informed in this regard while suggestions have also been sought from universities administrations. In March 2020, the Pakistani government had closed all the schools, colleges and universities due to the coronavirus outbreak. The decision was taken in a meeting of the National Security Committee, presided by Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad, Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood said on Twitter. = DNARead More
BRT project to be completed by June 2021: KP minister
PESHAWAR, JUN 24 (DNA) – In yet another deadline, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Transport Minister Shah Muhammad on Wednesday said that Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project will be completed by June 2021. Addressing the provincial assembly session, Shah Muhammad said that the initial cost of BRT was Rs60 billion, adding that its cost has gone up due to the changes to its design. He maintained that if the former government had given the railway track on lease they would have completed the flagship project at a cost of Rs17 billion. Khyber PakhtunkhwaRead More
CDA conducts anti-encroachment operation
DNA Islamabad: June 24, 2020: Capital Development Authority conducted a series of operations against encroachments in Islamabad on Wednesday and retrieved precious state land from encroachers. Capital Development Authority (CDA) conducted a massive operation in Park Enclave Extension against Bricks Factory. Bricks Factory despite cancellation of lease did not vacate the state land. During the operation illegal constructions inside Bricks Factory were demolished. The operation was conducted by Enforcement Directorate with the assistance of DC CDA and Staff of Land and Rehabilitation and Revenue Directorates. During the operation one huge shed constructed onRead More
India, Pakistan embassies to reduce 50% staff over spying charges
ISLAMABAD, JUN 24 (DNA) – A new diplomatic row has emerged between India and Pakistan over espionage and monitoring charges. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has asked the Pakistani embassy in New Delhi to cut its staff by half and accused the diplomats of spying. Pakistan categorically rejected and condemned the allegations. The Pakistani Foreign Office summoned the Indian chargé d’affaires and asked him to reduce the size of the Indian High Commission staff by 50% in seven days. “Pakistani diplomats always function within the parameters of international lawRead More
NDMA dispatches ninth cache of protective gear to KP, Balochistan
ISLAMABAD, JUN 24 (DNA) – National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Wednesday dispatched ninth tranche of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to doctors working in hospitals of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. According to NDMA’s spokesman, the equipment includes medical and face masks, surgical gowns, safety gloves, plastic boats, thermal guns, and safety goggles. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) had also distributed ventilators to all provinces due to the rising number of coronavirus cases across the country. According to details provided by NDMA, 26 Intensive CareRead More