August, 2020
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
Diplomats call for strong links between Chabahar and Gwadar port
ISLAMABAD, Aug. 24 (DNA): The cooperation between Iran’s Chabahar and Pakistan’s Gwadar ports would enhance ties between the two countries, a group of diplomats and experts on foreign relations from Pakistan and Iran said. According to a report published by Gwadar Pro, they stressed the use of capacities of regional economic organizations to strengthen bilateral and multilateral relations. The diplomats and experts expressed the views during the Webinar “Iran-Pakistan Economic Partnership in the Post-Corona era” hosted by Golden Ring Economic Federation (GREF) in Lahore with the cooperation of the embassyRead More
Pakistan desires strong linkages with IPU to boost parliamentary diplomacy: Sanjrani
DNA ISLAMABAD, AUG 24 – The Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani has said that parliaments and parliamentarians have a crucial role in the promotion of peace democracy and development and in this regard Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) has made significant contribution through increased institutional linkages and cooperation. Chairman Senate expressed these in a meeting with President of the IPU Gabriela Cuevas Barron here at the Parliament House on Monday. Senator in-waiting Mirza Muhammad Afridi was also present during the meeting. Chairman Senate observed that IPU has grown into a vibrantRead More
China to absorb Pakistan’s textile yield significantly: report
DNA ISLAMABAD, Aug 24 (DNA): The market in China will absorb Pakistan’s textile yield significantly and support textile sector for its further rehabilitation in wake of COVID-19. Gwadar Pro quoting Monthly Report of China Cotton Market released by China Cotton Net stated that the global economic recovery has been slow and gradual, while the Chinese economy has recovered steadily. The textile imports volume of China rose 6.5% year-on-year in July, well ahead of market expectations. Subsequently, China’s textile demand has continued to pick up significantly in August. as the ordersRead More
760 employees in PIA sacked over fake degrees: Ghulam Sarwar Khan
ISLAMABAD : Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan has said that so far 760 employees including 17 pilots have been sacked from Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) over fake degrees. Speaking to media in after inspecting Labour Square in Taxila, the minister said that licences of the pilots having fake degrees were revoked. The minister said, he welcomed the move of NAB to initiate inquiry against him and his family and added those who looted the country in the past three decades, should also be held accountable. Replying to a question, GhulamRead More