Sunday, August 9th, 2020
Asim Bajwa urges people to join tree plantation for green, clean Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Aug 09 (DNA): Special Assistant to Prime Minister Imran Khan for Information and Broadcasting and Chairman China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority Lt. Gen. (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa has urged people to join tree plantation campaign for green and clean Pakistan. According to details, on social networking site twitter he said that for our survival, for our future generation the only way to fight climate change is to plant trees. Asim Bajwa also shared a link of maps to show where Pakistan stands in tree count as compare toRead More
Coronavirus kills 8 Pakistanis, infects 634 in one day
LAHORE, Aug 09 (DNA): Pakistan has reported 8 deaths in last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 284,121. The nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 6,082. According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) 634 persons have been tested positive for COVID-19 in 24 hours. Sindh remains the worst-hit province by the pandemic in terms of cases followed by Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad. Till now 123,546 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Sindh, 94,360 inRead More
Heavy rainfall wreaks havoc in Balochistan, more rains to come
QUETTA, Aug 09 (DNA): Heavy rainfall and flooding have wreaked havoc in Balochistan as the Levies have found two dead bodies in Bolan river. According to the Levies sources, two bodies were found in the river near Dhadar. A gas line damaged by the floodwater in Bolan could not be repaired so far and supply of gas to Mastung, Kalat, Pishin and Ziarat has been suspended for the second day. The traffic flow, which was suspended due to collapse of Bibi Nani bridge in rainfall yet to be restored andRead More
Logical conclusion of corruption cases top priority of NAB: Chairman
ISLAMABAD, AUG 9 (DNA) – Justice (RETD) Javed Iqbal, Chairman NAB has said that NAB is the focal organization of Pakistan under United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) as Pakistan is signatory of UNCAC. Pakistan is the only country in the world to which China has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for eradication of corruption. Pakistan and China are now jointly working for ensuring transparency in China Pakistan Economic Coordination CPEC projects. He said that World Economic Forum Report, Transparency International, Pakistan, PILDAT and Mishal Pakistan has lauded NAB’sRead More
Kashmiri-Pakistani diaspora highlight plight of Kashmiris: Masood
ISLAMABAD, AUG 9 (DNA) – Sardar Masood Khan, President Azad Jammu and Kashmir, has said that even after a passage of over seven decades of Indian aggression and onslaught, the brave and courageous people of Kashmir have not stepped back an inch from their struggle for liberty and the flame of Azadi (freedom) still burns strong in their hearts. The President made these remarks while speaking with prominent diaspora Kashmiri leaders in a web-meeting from his office. Participants of the meeting said that major efforts are required towards intensifyingRead More
RCCI virtual Rawal Expo begins on a high note
RAWALPINDI, AUG 9 (DNA) – On the second day of the Virtual International Rawal Expo organized by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), webinars were held with a local hotel in which eminent chefs of the hotel shared tips on famous cooking and decoration. Also, participants on the theme “Health is Life” participated in a Webinar where Dr. Tahira shared guidelines and tips on a balanced and healthy diet, habits and healthy lifestyle. It should be noted that the Virtual Rawal Expo being held on online platform isRead More