Sunday, August 23rd, 2020
All job ads will be posted on CPEC website, official accounts: Bajwa
ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (DNA): Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Information and Broadcasting Gen (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa on Sunday took note of “attempts to subvert” CPEC by lies and propaganda stories. Talking to the microblogging twitter Sunday, he said it has recently been noticed the attempts to subvert China Pakistan Economic Corridor project by lies and propaganda stories about various aspects and individuals. “I recently noticed attempts to subvert CPEC by lies and propaganda stories about various aspects and individuals,” he tweeted. He appealed theRead More
FEBR wants housing sector-like subsidy for entire industry across Pakistan
DNA KARACHI, AUG 23 – With a view to keep the economy running and generate employment opportunities the Friends of Economic and Business Reforms (FEBR) President Kashif Anwar has urged the government to announce the construction sectors’ relief package for the entire industry across the country in the post-corona slowdown economy. Kashif Anwar observed that the housing sector-like historic incentives for all industrial sectors would prove a turning point for the economy, besides providing financial flexibility to the low income people. He said that government has already declared construction sectorRead More
Multan bans manufacturing, use of plastic bags
MULTAN, AUG 23 (DNA) – A complete ban has been imposed on the manufacture, use, purchase and sale of polythene bags in Multan, according to a notification by the district’s environment department. It instructed all public stores, malls and shops to implement the orders strictly and come up with alternatives for plastic bags. “The ban was imposed on orders of the Lahore High Court,” said Environment Department Deputy Director Dr Zafar. “Whoever is found using the bags will be punished.” Earlier in August, the court had banned the use ofRead More
Chinese Cultural Counselor meets Nausheen Javaid
ISLAMABAD, AUG 23 (DNA): Pakistan is rich in cultural heritage, should be well reserved, excavated, restored and exhibited. Both countries should strengthen the exchange and cooperation in this area. These views were expressed by the Chinese Cultural Counselor, Zhang Heqing in a meeting with Nausheen Javaid Amjad, Federal Secretary, National Heritage & Culture Division, at her office. Zhang Heqing said that both sides appreciated mutual support in the fight against COVID-19, fully show the brotherly friendship between Pakistan and China. Nausheen Javaid Amjad, Federal Secretary, National Heritage & Culture Division,Read More
Ertugrul Ghazi’s Esra tries Pakistani food, picks ‘Biryani’ as No.1 dish
Turkish actress Esra Bilgic, who played Halima Sultan in drama Ertugrul Ghazi, has selected ‘Biryani’ as her number one Pakistani dish. The actress tried a variety of Pakistani food from pulao, chicken karahi, gol gappay, daal chawal, jalebi and chicken biryani. While tasting the dishes, Esra termed Pakistani food as too spicy for her. However, she liked all the dishes but put Biryani on the top of the list.
Zaheer Abbas, Jacques Kallis inducted into ICC’s Hall of Fame
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the inclusion of legendary Pakistan batsman Zaheer Abbas and former South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis in its Hall of Fame list. The cricket’s governing body announced the development on their official Twitter account on Sunday. Abbas, famously known as the Asian Bradman, represented the Green Caps in 78 Tests and 62 ODIs in his career where he managed to score 7,634 runs with the help of 19 centuries and 33 half-centuries. The 73-year-old was the first batsman ever in the history of internationalRead More