Saturday, August 8th, 2020
Tourists arrive in Naran, Kaghan and Murree as lockdown ends
PESHAWAR, AUG 08 (DNA) – Tourists have arrived in Naran, Kaghan and Murree as coronavirus lockdown for tourism sector has ended after five months today. According to details, small businesses have opened along with transport and the locals as well as the visitors have expressed joy over the government’s decision. Weather is extremely pleasant in tourist spots like Shogran, Saif-ul-Maluk Lake, Babusar Pass and Siri Paye where sightseers have reached without wasting any time. Tourists have also arrived in Hunza Valley and Gilgit to enjoy the weekend. However, the governmentRead More
Youth must be ready to help oppressed people in IOJK: AJK President
DNA MUZAFFARABAD, August 8: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan has said that war, if broke out, would be fought by not Pakistan Army alone but the whole nation as well, and the youth will be the frontline fighters in this war. He was talking to a student’s delegation which called on him here on Friday under the leadership of Secretary-General Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba Azad Kashmir Mehran Maroof. He stressed the youth to besides focusing on their education, prepare themselves to rid their brother andRead More
FPCCI for withdrawal of oil price hike as decision to hit industry hard
DNA KARACHI, AUG 8 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry has urged the government to withdraw the decision of hike in prices of petroleum products, as the move will hit the industry hard. In a statement issued here today, the chief of apex body of all Chambers & Trade Associations Mian Anjum Nisar called for withdrawal of unwise and anti-industry decision. “In response to the demand of business community, the government gave the industry a gift of fuel price hike on the eve of EidulRead More
NEPRA increases electricity prices by Rs2.06 in Pakistan
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has issued a notification that the electricity price per unit has been increased by Rs2.06 to adjust for an increase in fuel prices. According to the notification, the price increase was made from November 2019 to June 2020. The increase in the price of electricity is expected to impose a burden of more than Rs20 billion on consumers, who will have to pay their August and September bills. NEPRA has stated that electricity prices have been increased for five months while it hasRead More
Gen Bajwa expresses grief over demise of Saudi deputy defence minister
RAWALPINDI, AUG 8 (DNA) – Chief of Army Staff( COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa expressed grief on sad demise of Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Ayesh , Assistant Defence Minister KSA. Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and Saudi leadership.“May Allah Almighty bless the departed soul in eternal peace, Ameen. Pakistan and Pakistan Army have lost a true friend who was a shining symbol of the exemplary brotherly relationship between the two countries. We stand with our Saudi brethren in committing ourselves to the ideals of fraternity and brotherhood that he alwaysRead More
Gwadar Port turns to be a major source promoting regional connectivity: Report
ISLAMABAD, Aug. 8 (DAN): Participants of a interactive meeting jointly organized by CPEC Authority, Chinese Embassy, Chinese Overseas Port and Holding Company (COPHC) expressed the hope that the Gwadar Port will turn into a major source for promoting prosperity and regional connectivity. The meeting themed as “Gwadar Port, Free Economic Zone’s Role in the Prosperity of Balochistan & Regional Connectivity” was held online, Gwadar Pro reported on Saturday. Zhang Baozhong, Chairman of COPHC, presented the latest progress of Gwadar. Through Gwadar Port, the transit trade to Afghanistan has begun forRead More