Monday, July 27th, 2020
Women parliamentarians agree to form bilateral caucus with Afghan counterparts
ISLAMABAD, JUL 27 (DNA) – Pakistani and Afghan women parliamentarians should have a caucus to work on issues of bilateral significance and build linkages through positive interactions and collaborations. This was agreed upon today by a contingent of prominent female lawmakers in Islamabad at an inception event organized by the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS). The participants included Senator Rubina Khalid, and Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) Mehnaz Akber Aziz, Nafisa Shah, Shaheen Saifullah, Shandana Gulzar, Uzma Riaz Jadoon, and Zille Huma. Members stressed on buildingRead More
Shafqat Mahmood chairs Ed-Tech partners meeting to promote technology-driven education
ISLAMABAD : The Federal Minister for Education & Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood presided over a meeting of Ed-Tech partners in Islamabad on Monday to promote the technology-driven education in the Country. In his remarks at the meeting, the minister said that there are many traditional hurdles in the path of education which could only be dissociated by the use of technology. The federal minister underscored that the Public and Private Sectors are required to work together for the noble cause of education. Shafqat Mahmood has constituted a Committee, under theRead More
Imran Khan: Pakistan must move forward with caution
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the number of coronavirus cases in Pakistan has gone down. Pakistan was among the first countries to understand the way to control the virus. We implemented a smart lockdown as we realised that lockdown was not an option for us. He is currently addressing the nation. On July 26, 2020, Pakistan’s death toll from COVID-19 was the lowest in three months, the PM remarked. “I am very pleased to announce that the pressure that was there on our hospitals has considerablyRead More
US doubles spending on potential virus vaccine to nearly $1 billion
The United States has doubled its investment — to nearly $1 billion — to expedite development of a potential COVID-19 vaccine by American firm Moderna, which on Monday begins the decisive final phase of clinical trials. The government now plans to spend up to $472 million on top of the previously announced $483 million, the Moderna biotechnology company announced Sunday. Moderna said the added investment was justified by its decision, in conjunction with the government, to “significantly” expand a Phase Three clinical trial of a candidate vaccine to include 30,000Read More
Tried my best to represent Pakistan: Imran Tahir
South Africa leg spinner Imran Tahir has said it was unfortunate that he was unable to play international cricket for Pakistan. “I tried my best to represent Pakistan but unfortunately didn’t happen,” Tahir tweeted. “Cricket South Africa (CSA) gave me an opportunity to realise my dreams of playing international cricket for which I am grateful (for) the rest of my life.” The South African cricketer of Pakistani descent went on to say that he will be a Protea forever. Tahir’s cricketing career in Pakistan According to the International Cricket CouncilRead More
Turkish Airlines welcomes plan for Istanbul-Pakistan PIA flight operations
ISLAMABAD, JUL 27 – Turkish Airlines has welcomed a plan by PIA to start flight operations of the national carrier to Turkey from next month. PIA CEO Arshad Malik has said that the airline planned to start operations to Turkey from the first week of August provided that Turkey’s aeronautical authorities granted it permission for the flights. According to the plan, PIA passengers will be able to travel to Europe from Turkey via Turkish Airlines. In his letter, the Turkish Airlines’ CEO proposed to upgrade the codeshare from unilateral to aRead More