Saturday, August 15th, 2020
Pakistan Navy celebrates independence day with local populace
DNA KARACHI, AUG 15 – Search, rescue and relief operation by Pakistan Navy is continued in collaboration with civil administration in Dadu, Sindh. While, carrying out relief operation Pakistan Navy personnel also celebrated Independence Day with local populace of the flood ridden areas. Pakistan Navy established rescue and relief camp at Radhani Mori (UC Chinni) near Johi Town to help flood affected local inhabitants. Medical camps have also been established to provide treatment and medical assistance to hundreds of displaced patients with free medicines. Pakistan Navy personnelRead More
Uzbek and Pakistani experts on the prospects of resolving the situation in Afghanistan
An international virtual conference on “Efforts of Uzbekistan and Pakistan in resolving the situation in Afghanistan: Prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation” has been held. The joint event of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Pakistani Center for Global and Strategic Studies (CGSS) was attended by the heads and leading experts of analytical and research centers of the two countries, as well as representatives of political-forming circles of Pakistan: diplomats, scientists and specialists in security and foreign policy. The centralRead More
VJ Day: Japan marks 75 years since end of WWII
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito has expressed “deep remorse” over his country’s actions during World War Two, on the 75th anniversary of its surrender. “I earnestly hope that the ravages of war will never again be repeated,” he said at a ceremony on Saturday. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe promised to “never repeat the tragedy”. The PM marked the occasion by sending an offering to a controversial war shrine in Tokyo, but did not visit in person. However, four ministers did visit the Yasukuni Shrine, in a move that is likely toRead More
Chinese national stabs fellow countryman in Karachi’s DHA
KARACHI, AUG 15 – A Chinese national stabbed another in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority on Saturday, a senior police official said. The incident occurred in DHA Phase-6, South SSP Shiraz Nazir said. The two Chinese men had an altercation which turned into a fight. One of them stabbed and injured the other with a knife and fled the scene, according to the police official. Both foreigners work for the same company at Port Qasim. The suspect is still on the run while a case has been lodged against him atRead More
Pakistan Railways decides to restore five more train
LAHORE, AUG 15 (DNA) – The Pakistan Railways has decided to restore five more trains from August 17 under designed standard operating procedures (SOPs) after a decrease in coronavirus cases, media reported on Saturday. According to a notification issued by the PR, Hazara, Farid, Rehman Baba, Mohen jo Daro and Badar Express will resume their operations from August 17. Earlier, operations of Sir Syed Express, Rehman Baba Express, Hazara Express, Karachi Express and Shalimar Express were resumed by the Pakistan Railways. It may be noted that last month, Pakistan RailwaysRead More
FM honoured 86 Overseas Pakistanis for contributing to combating Covid-19 Pandemic
DNA ISLAMABAD, AUG 15 – As part of his initiative to reach out to Overseas Pakistanis, and in the context of 14 August celebrations, the Foreign Minister honoured 86 Overseas Pakistanis from the world over for contributing to combating the Covid-19 Pandemic. Individuals and Organizations that had assisted in alleviating the suffering of humanity during these challenging times in any form or manner were recognized for their efforts. Categories of honourees included those being recognized posthumously; medical professionals; donors; facilitators and Associations. While interacting with the honourees at aRead More