Friday, July 10th, 2020
Ivory Coast ‘may consider third term for president’
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara may have to stand for a third term following the sudden death of Prime Minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly on Wednesday. “All options are on the table, including a new candidacy for President Ouattara,” the ruling party’s executive director, Adama Bictogo, is quoted by the AFP news agency as saying. The country is beginning eight days of national mourning for the late PM, who was the candidate for the ruling RDHP party in October’s presidential election, after Alassane Ouattara’s decision to step down. Analysts say itRead More
Pak, China agree on 130 joint research projects
PSF and NSFC signed a MoU on October 30, 1992 for joint research between Academic Institutions in both countries. The MoU with NSFC was re-activated in 2015 ISLAMABAD, July 10 (DNA): The preliminary plans for 130 joint research projects were approved by Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) and National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), Gwadar Pro reported on Friday. There are four categories of research projects: Fossil energy conversion and materials, Utilization of renewable energy and resources, Scientific ground of new energy utilization and technologies and Safety evaluation and adaptiveRead More
PM Imran takes notice of Karachi power crisis
ISLAMABAD : Taking notice of the prolonged power outages in Karachi making life difficult for people, PM Imran took notice of the incident and asked Asad Umar and Governor Sindh Imran Ismail to meet the K-Electric leadership to resolve the crisis, on Thursday. Both the governor and the prime minister discussed the overall situation in Sindh, particularly related to the COVID-19. The governor Sindh also spoke highly of the prime minister’s vision and successful strategy to combat the coronavirus in the country. Meanwhile, the prime minister appealed to the nationRead More
Bolivia’s President Anez has tested positive for coronavirus
LA PAZ: Bolivia’s President Jeanine Anez said on Thursday she has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Anez said in a tweet she was “well” and continuing to work while in isolation. “Together, we will come out of this,” she said. The Bolivian government confirmed that at least seven ministers, including its health minister, had tested positive and were either undergoing treatment or recuperating at home. Anez said she had conducted a test given that many of her team had fallen ill. “I feel well, I feel strong, I amRead More
Rs 1.5 bln for Afghan students
Islamabad, JULY 10 (DNA) : Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Ambassador (R) Muhammad Sadiq said that government of Pakistan has released RS 1.551 billion to Higher Education Commission to meet expenses of Afghan students who are currently studying under Pakistan’s scholarship program. In his tweets, he stated that “Government has released Rs.1.551 billion to HEC to meet expenses of Afghan students who are studying under Pakistan’s scholarship program.” He further added that “This important program for Afghan youth was starving for resources over the last several months due toRead More
China donates equipment to 50 Pakistan schools
Economic Affairs Division Secretary Noor Ahmed thanked the Chinese government for providing the equipment ISLAMABAD, July 10 (DNA) – China will donate equipment worth Rs. 650 million to Pakistan’s vocational schools, supporting the country’s socio-economic development. According to letter of exchange (LOE) signed by the two countries this week, equipment includie diesel generators, computers, printers, projectors and classroom furniture. The donation will go to 50 vocational schools which will directly benefit over 10,000 people, Gwadar Pro reported. Economic Affairs Division Secretary Noor Ahmed thanked the Chinese government for providing the equipment,Read More