Friday, July 17th, 2020
Russia accused of vaccine hacking as Brazil crosses 2m cases
The US, UK and Canada have accused Russia of trying to steal coronavirus vaccine research as the pandemic surges across the world, with Brazil surpassing two million confirmed cases and the US notching a new daily record. The virus has killed more than 588,000 people, infected more than 13.7 million and crippled the global economy since emerging late last year, and world hopes have turned to a vaccine to end the onslaught. In the latest positive sign, British media reported Thursday that an Oxford University trial had shown its prototypeRead More
No immediate threat of food shortage: Fakhar Imam
DNA ISLAMABAD, JUL 17 – Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Fakhar Imam, has said that there is no immediate threat of food shortage in the country despite the ongoing locust attack and the prediction of surplus Monsoon rains. However, the government is planning strategy for next year in view of declined agricultural production. Talking to VoA during an interview with Ali Furqan, the federal minister said that the Met office has predicted ten percent surplus rains during the monsoon season which may affect Khareef crop in theRead More
Webinar, “Opportunities for Pak-Uzbek Business Women”
DNA ISLAMABAD, JUL 17 – THE PLATFORM by CGSS, Islamabad and Uzbekistan Women Association jointly organized a webinar on, “Opportunities for Pak-Uzbek Business Women” to discuss the entrepreneurship opportunities for women of both countries. Ms. Mehreen Gul, Director, CGSS commenced the webinar and stated that Pakistan and Uzbekistan share a common culture and both countries have countless opportunities of business for each other. Women entrepreneurs have immense potential and only need a proper platform. THE PLATFORM by CGSS is willing to provide this platform for women of both Uzbekistan andRead More
Pakistan reaffirms support for China’s HK national security law
DNA ISLAMABAD, July 17 Pakistan reaffirmed its support for China’s new national security legislation for its Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, saying Hong Kong is a part of China and it is important for China to safeguard its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and protect the lives of its citizens. “Pakistan’s position on Hong Kong is principled, consistent, and clear. Pakistan adheres to One-China policy.” Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Aisha Farooqui said at a news briefing, Gwadar Pro reported on Friday. Aisha added that Pakistan reaffirms that matters related to Hong KongRead More
China sees year-on-year increase of 8.4 percent in FDI
DNA BEIJING, July 17 : China saw a year-on-year increase of 8.4 percent in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the second quarter of 2020, China Economic Net reported on Friday. The actual investment from the United States grew 6 percent year on year in the first half of 2020. Meanwhile, China’s nonfinancial outbound investment to countries and regions involved in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) surged 19.4 percent year-on-year to $8.12 billion, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOC) announced. The 8.4% increase in FDI in Q2 made an obviousRead More
Australian High Commissioner shares his love for Pakistani music
DNA ISLAMABAD, JUL 17 – The Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Dr Geoffrey Shaw shared his love for Pakistani music and Pakistan’s leading musical show, Coke Studio Pakistan. Turning to twitter on Friday, Dr Shaw shared a snapshot of his favoruite playlist on Spotify that included a few popular renditions and folk songs from Coke Studio: Aaja Re Moray Saiyan by Zeb Bangash, Ali Allah by Arif Lohar and Meesha Shafi, Taajdar-e-Haram by Atif Aslam, Paar Chana De from Noori and Shilpa Rao, and Lagi Bina by Sanam Marvi and Saieen Zahoor. Calling Coke Studio as “Pakistani music at itsRead More