Monday, August 24th, 2020
Pak, India tensions-SAARC Chamber no more functional
DNA ISLAMABAD, AUG 24 – The diplomatic and political brawl between Pakistan and India has reportedly paralyzed SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SAARC CCI) as the Association has barred Pakistan from using its nomenclature being a suspended body. Pakistan’s renowned businessman and Chairman UBG Iftikhar Ali Malik, has been nominated the President of SAARC CCI after an agreement between the incumbent President FPCCI Anjum Nisar and former President Daroo Khan Achakzai at the Supreme Court level. Only July 6, 2020, Fazulrahman Rahmani, Director, HRT, SAARC Secretariat wrote a letterRead More
The Sexual Health Crisis in Pakistan: Here is how Oladoc is making an impact
DNA Islamabad, AUG 24 – Sexual health has always been a taboo topic in Pakistan. Even though access to sexual education and sexual health resources is one of the basic human rights, the cultural context of the Pakistani society has made it extremely hard for people to talk openly about it. Regardless of numerous trained medical professionals operating in the country who specialize in sexual health, people are still reluctant to consult, because societal messaging has convinced them that it is a shameful act to even take help from medical professionalsRead More
Syria blacks out after suspected pipeline attack
A suspected attack on a pipeline in Syria caused a nationwide blackout overnight, on Monday. the electricity minister said a pipeline explosion in the Damascus area late Sunday “led to an electricity blackout across Syria”. The oil and mineral resources ministry said the explosion of the gas pipeline, between Adra and al-Dhamir, was “the result of a terrorist attack”, but provided no further details. Damascus residents told they woke up on Monday with no electricity in their homes. The electricity minister said some power stations had been reconnected and power providedRead More
FBR’s Member Inland Revenue visits Sialkot
DNA LAHORE, AUG 24 – The FBR’s Member Inland Revenue (Operations) Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq Ahmed visited Sialkot on invitation of the Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA). Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue RTO, Sialkot Dr. Tariq Mahmood Khan received the Member Inland Revenue (Operations) at the RTO Sialkot and thereafter accompanied him to the PRGMEA House for a meeting with the business community. The meeting held at PRGMEA House was attended by the whole business community of industrial hub of Sialkot including the President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce andRead More
NAB consider fight against corruption as its national duty: Chairman
ISLAMABAD: AUG 24 (DNA) – Justice (RETD) Javed Iqbal, Chairman NAB has said that NAB is absolutely committed to root out corruption where fight against corruption is being taken as a national duty. He said that NAB was established to rid the nation from corruption and corrupt practices. He said that “NAB’s faith is Corruption free Pakistan”. He said that the hard work, commitment, dedication and merit being put in by NAB officers are being appreciated by national and international reputed organizations from time to time. He said that NABRead More
15,000 security personnel to guard Muharram gatherings in Islamabad
DNA ISLAMABAD, AUG 24 – As many as 15,000 personnel of Islamabad Police, Pakistan Rangers and FC would perform security duties during Muharram ul Haram and to maintain high vigilance to thwart any untoward incident, said Deputy Inspector General of Police (Operations) Islamabad Waqar Uddin on Monday. In his video message, DIG (Operations) said that Islamabad Police have finalized comprehensive security arrangements for the processions, religious gatherings during Muharram ul Harram and to ensure implementation on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) issued by the government. He said that officials of IslamabadRead More