Saturday, July 25th, 2020
Saudi ministry of media inaugurates hajj virtual press office, integrated media services platform
DNA RIYADH, JUL 25 – Saudi Ministry of Media inaugurated Hajj Virtual Press Office and Integrated Media Services Platform to provide international and local journalists with access to exclusive videos, photos and comments. It represents a paradigm shift in keeping with global digital transformation, whilst mitigating impact of current travel limitations MAKKAH, July 25, 2020 — In the context of its exceptional coverage of Hajj 2020, the Saudi Ministry of Media has inaugurated an advanced digital service which meets all international and local media requirements, and ensures the best-in-class serviceRead More
Draconian laws being used by India to shrink cyber space for Kashmiris: Shehryar Afridi
ISLAMABAD, July 25 (DNA): Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir Shehryar Khan Afridi has condemned the draconian laws by India to shrink cyber space for Kashmiris. Addressing the participants of a seminar held here under the aegis of All Parties Hurriyat Conference that Indian act of muzzling voices of Kashmiris was a clear violation of the United Nations Conventions which guarantee and safeguard Freedom of Speech and expression. He said that India is using the draconian laws like the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) to silence the voices ofRead More
Masses desire impartial institutions in country: Senator Siraj-ul-Haq
KARACHI, July 25 (DNA): Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan ameer, Senator Siraj-ul-Haq termed two- year performance of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf government disappointing. Addressing a press conference at Idara Noor-e-Haq, he said nation is in desire of independent and impartial judiciary, election commission and establishment to be relied upon them. Commenting on election commission, he said, “Elements in commission support mafias during every election who after coming into power exploits masses”. He said that accountability has been made a joke and Supreme Court’s remarks on National Accountability Bureau are true reflective feelings of masses.Read More
Bilawal demands Kulbhushan ordinance to be presented in Parliament
ISLAMABAD, July 25 (DNA): Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has demanded the government to present the Kulbhushan ordinance in the Parliament, while criticising Prime Minister Imran Khan he said that those who chanted the slogan of Kashmir’s ambassador have become Kulbhushan’s lawyers. “We have democratically challenged the ordinance brought for Kulbhushan Jadhav and will also oppose the ordinance in the Parliament and the Court. The government has no justification for the Ordinance. Under the constitution, an ordinance cannot be brought during a National Assembly session,” said BilawalRead More
FBISE to promote students who failed in 40% exams
ISLAMABAD, JULY 25 (DNA) – The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has decided to promote the matriculation students who failed in 40 percent exams, media reported on Saturday. The FBISE has issued a notification of change in the examination policy. The board officials said the ex-private compartment candidates will be benefitted from the new policy. It has further been said that the result of such students, who failed in annual examinations, will soon be announced. =DNA ===========================
Pakistan Railways announces four additional Eid train
KARACHI: The Pakistan Railways (PR) has decided to run four additional trains during Eidul Adha holidays to facilitate passengers. According to the scheduled issued by the PR, the first special train will leave from Cantt. Station Karachi to Rawalpindi via Faisalabad and Sargodha on July 28. Second train will leave on July 29 to Lahore via Multan and Faisalabad on July 30.The fourth and final train will leave on the same day for Multan from Karachi. It is pertinent here to mention that the Pakistan Railways has not yet fullyRead More