June, 2020
Telenor Pakistan donates PKR 25 Million to PRCS
DNA ISLAMABAD – 30 June: In continuation of its COVID-19 relief efforts, Telenor Pakistan has extended its support for food distribution in partnership with Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) to the impacted families by handing over a cheque worth PKR 25 million at the PRC National Head quarter in Islamabad. Telenor Pakistan has made this donation to step up its support to the citizens of Pakistan and assist with building economic resilience for the most vulnerable in society. Through this donation, PRCS will distribute food ration bags to 4,500 familiesRead More
First ever woman made Lt. General
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) -Major General Nigar Johar, HI (M) has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General. She is the 1st female officer to be promoted as Lieutenant General. On her promotion she has has been appointed as Surgeon General of Pakistan Army. Lieutenant General Nigar Johar hails from Panjpir, District Swabi and is currently serving as Commandant Military Hospital Rawalpindi. DNA ===========
China expresses strong concern over Indian ban on mobile apps
China on Tuesday expressed strong concern over India’s ban of Chinese mobile apps as tensions continue to escalate between the two Asian giants following their border clash at Ladakh a few weeks ago. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told reporters during a daily briefing that India has a responsibility to uphold the rights of Chinese businesses. India on Monday banned 59, mostly Chinese, mobile apps including Bytedance’s TikTok, Alibaba’s UC Browser, and Tencent’s WeChat citing security concerns, New Delhi said in a statement. The apps are “prejudicial to sovereigntyRead More
ANF, Pakistan Postal Services jointly launched commemorative postage stamp
DNA ISLAMABAD, JUNE 30- Anti Narcotics Force in collaboration with Pakistan Postal Services launched Commemorative Postage Stamp on the occasion of International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking, 26th June 2020. Today, On 30th June 2020 opening ceremony of Postal Stamp held at Headquarters ANF, in which Director General ANF, Major General Muhammad Arif Malik, HI(M), Special Secretary Communication, Mr. Tanveer Ahmed Qureshi, DG Pakistan Postal Services, Mr. Muhammad Ikhlaq Rana and other senior officers of ANF were also present. Special Secretary Communication and DG Pakistan Postal Services appreciatedRead More
CM Buzdar gives the green signal to establish South Punjab secretariat
LAHORE: Chief Minister Usman Buzdar approved the setting up of a South Punjab secretariat on Tuesday, in a move that is expected to pave the way for the creation of the new province. According to details, the headquarters for the police bureaucracy will be set up in Multan, whereas the civil bureaucracy’s headquarters will be established in Bahawalpur. A few weeks ago, the chief minister had already approved the appointment of an additional chief secretary and additional inspector general (IG) for South Punjab. “PTI is on its way to fulfillingRead More
CGSS, Uzbek embassy organize art competition
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS), Islamabad and Embassy of Uzbekistan, Islamabad Jointly organized a Motivational Art Competition for young students based on the theme, “Defeating COVID-19”. The young students of age 8 to 13 years were invited to participate. The art competition commenced from 30th March 2020 and ended on 15th May, 2020. About 600 students from all over Pakistan and Uzbekistan participated and sent their creative art work to participate in the art competition. There were three categories in which students received positions, a) Read More