Sunday, September 6th, 2020
CJCSC meets Minister of National Defense of China in Moscow
MOSCOW, SEPT 6 (DNA) – General Nadeem Raza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, who is on a two days official visit to Moscow, held a meeting with General Wei Fenghe, China’s Minister of National Defense, on the side lines of Defence and Security Cooperation Conference at SCO Forum. Matters related to changing geostrategic environment and further strengthening of security and defence cooperation between the two countries were discussed during the meeting. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to ‘Iron Brotherhood’ and ‘All-Weather’ friendship with continued efforts to forge deeperRead More
Federal govt funding 62% of Karachi transformation package: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (DNA): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar set the record straight on Sunday regarding the federal government’s contribution to the Rs1,100 billion Karachi transformation package announced by the prime minister on Saturday. Prime Minister Imran Khan announced the massive package after a meeting with Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, Governor Imran Ismail and provincial MPAs but did not give a breakdown of the contributions. Later in the day, PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari claimed that the province was funding Rs800 billion ofRead More
September 1965 war shall never be forgotten, says COAS
RAWALPINDI, = The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said sacrifices of the nation given during the September 1965 war shall never be forgotten and September 6, 1965 Day is the immortal chapter of our history. In his address at the Main Ceremony held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Sunday in connection with the Defense and Martyrs Day, the COAS said that today there is better environment of peace in Pakistan and the Country gives the message of peace and security toRead More
Nation will never compromise on country’s sovereignty: President, PM
ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (DNA): President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan have expressed the resolve that government shall never compromise on the sovereignty and security of the country and any kind of misadventure by the enemy will be dealt with severity. In their separate messages on the occasion of Defence and Martyrs Day, the Pakistani leaders have paid tribute to the martyrs of armed forces. In his message, the President Dr Arif Alvi said: “We have successfully defeated terrorism and extremism and now we are on the pathRead More
Pakistan Navy celebrates Defence day of Pakistan
DNA Islamabad, 06 Sept – Pakistan Navy celebrated 55th anniversary of Defence Day of Pakistan with reverence and effervescent spirit. The day was observed to commemorate supreme sacrifices of our Armed Forces, Shuhada, Ghazis and national heroes who stood against the enemy with unparalleled display of unity and tenacity during 1965 Indo-Pak War. In his message on the occasion, Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi paid homage to the Shuhada and Ghazis who remained undeterred by the size of the enemy and foiled its nefarious designs withRead More
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle asked to payback taxpayers’ money after Netflix deal
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have been asked to pay back the taxpayers money which was spent on their home following their royal marriage. Multiple reports said the couple has been issued warnings after they signed a deal with streaming giant Netflix. The reports said that £2.4million were used to refurbish Frogmore Cottage. Express.co.uk reported that conservative British lawmakers have urged the couple to speed up their repayments after their deal with Netflix. Under the deal signed by the couple, Meghan and Harry will produce documentaries, docu-series, featureRead More