Sunday, September 6th, 2020
PTI prepares for big win in AJ&K
DNA ISLAMABAD: According to details released by the Central Media Department, Federal Minister for Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan Ali Amin Gandapur called on Chief Organizer Saifullah Khan Nyazee at the PTI Central Secretariat, Islamabad, to discuss a comprehensive strategy for the upcoming elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. During the meeting it was decided to field the candidates with strong political credentials, public popularity and strong ties with the people. Both leaders also discussed important issues related to the formation of a high-level parliamentary board to determine the candidates and theRead More
Federal government to declare ‘Greater Thar’ a national park
The federal government announced on Friday that it is going to declare “Greater Thar” a national park after consultation with the government of Sindh and other stakeholders. “Greater Thar” encompasses the districts of Tharparkar, Umerkot, Sanghar, Khairpur, and Ghotki. “The Ministry of Climate Change will work with the Sindh government to declare Greater Thar a national park,” announced Federal Climate Change Secretary Naheed Shah Durrani during a webinar launching a vulture status report for Sindh. The launching ceremony was organized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, Sindh Engro Coal MiningRead More
Pakistan summons senior Indian diplomat to register protest
DNA ISLAMABAD, SEPT 6 – A senior Indian diplomat was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today to register Pakistan’s strong protest over ceasefire violations by the Indian occupation forces along the Line of Control (LoC) on 5th September 2020, resulting in serious injuries to one innocent civilian. Due to indiscriminate and unprovoked firing by the Indian occupation forces in Rakhchikri Sector of the LoC, 19 year old Muhammad Tariq s/o Ghulam Hussain, resident of Village Kirni, sustained serious injuries. The Indian occupation forces along the LoC and the WorkingRead More
IEP holds technical session for professional development of engineers
DNA ISLAMABAD, SEPT 6 – Institution of Engineers, Pakistan (Rawalpindi-Islamabad Center) held here a technical lecture for graduate engineers on monitoring and evaluation of development projects. It was aimed at apprising the young engineers about their role and responsibilities for execution of the development projects in accordance with the laid down specifications. The event was arranged by the Center as part of their continuing professional development program (CPD) for the young engineers. Engr. Prof. Dr. Attaullah Shah, Vice Chancellor Karakorum International University, Gilgit-Baltistan was the resource person who explained in detail about theRead More
Palestine: Serbia moving embassy to Jerusalem illegal
ELGRADE, (DNA) – The announcement by Serbia to move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem is contrary to international law and UN resolutions, Palestine’s ambassador to Belgrade said Friday. Mohammed Nabhan’s remarks came after Washington announced Serbia is committed to moving its embassy. “That is, as far as it happens, contrary to international law and to UN resolutions relating to the Palestinian question and to Jerusalem as an occupied city and that it harms the rights of the Palestinian People to exercise its state in all the territories thatRead More
CIS, SCO and CSTO Defense Ministries sign five documents
DUSHANBE, (DNA) – Yesterday, a joint meeting of the defense ministers of the CIS, SCO and CSTO member states was held in Moscow. The meeting focused on issues relating to the international and regional security, consolidation of efforts to prevent the threat of the outbreak of wars and armed conflicts, and further strengthening the military cooperation. In the format of the CSTO Council of Defense Ministers, five documents were signed, including the draft plan of consultations of representatives of the CSTO member states on foreign policy, security and defense forRead More