Sunday, August 16th, 2020
Asim Bajwa releases video of Independence Day celebrations at Gwadar
ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (DNA): China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority Chairman Lieutenant General (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa has released a video of Gwadar on Independence Day. In his tweet, Asim Saleem Bajwa said that there was enthusiasm on the Independence Day celebrations in Gwadar. The enthusiasm of the people of Gwadar was palpable. Asim Saleem Bajwa wrote that the changing Gwadar can be seen in the video. Portraits of Quaid-e-Azam and other leaders were erected in Gwadar on Independence Day, green crescent flags were waved at every house andRead More
RCCI holds webinar on Pakistan, Hong Kong trade
RAWALPINDI, AUG 16 (DNA) – Consul General of Pakistan in Hong Kong Bilal Ahmed Butt has said that Hong Kong is the 7th largest trading economy with free trade policy and easy licensing for international trade. Pakistan has huge potential to increase its exports to Hong Kong in the sectors of Leather, Denim and Cottons, Swim and track suits, Rice, meat/seafood, gems & jewelry and surgical equipment. Addressing a webinar on Pakistan-Hong Kong Trade organized by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI), he suggested that more virtual tradeRead More
Khalistan flag hoisted at Moga DC office on India’s Independence Day
MOGA, Aug 16 (DNA): Two unknown youth hoisted Khalistan’s flag on the terrace of the four-storey building of district headquarters of Moga in Punjab on the eve of Independence Day of India. The youth also chanted pro-Khalistan slogans. A video was released by Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, which shows the two men tearing the Tricolour and escaping with it. After noticing the change, the security personnel immediately removed the Khalistan flag and hoisted the Indian one. DNA ========
Zardari decides to appear before court in Toshakhana NAB reference
ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (DNA): Former president Asif Zardari has decided to appear before the accountability court in Toshakhana case. An accountability court has summoned the former president to appear before it on August 17 (Monday). Zardari has decided to appear before the court on Monday. According to sources, Asif Zardari and his sister Faryal Talpur will reach Islamabad from Karachi tomorrow as the People’s Party has decided to show its political muscle during hearing of the case. The party leadership has directed its members of theRead More
AIOU takes initiatives to promote, strengthen educational culture in jails
ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (DNA): Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) is taking initiatives to achieve its objective of promoting and strengthening educational culture in jails by providing educational services to the prisoners of jails throughout the country. The central focus of the campaign is to provide basic education and training to the prisoners so that they may become responsible citizens of the state and play their role in the path of national progress and development once they are free after serving their imprisonment period. In the initial phase ofRead More
Sindh government, MQM, Centre form committee for Karachi
Representatives of the PPP and MQM met the Centre on Saturday in Islamabad to discuss the future of Karachi. The parties have decided to work together for the development and well-being of the city. The meeting was attended by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, Education Minister Saeed Ghani and Local Government Minister Nasir Hussain. Governor Imran Ismail and Karachi Mayor Wasim Akhtar were there. Federal Minister for Planning, Development, Reforms and Special Initiatives Asad Umar attended the meeting representing the federal government. The Sindh government and the Centre discussedRead More