Wednesday, September 9th, 2020
UAE embassy container goes missing
An unknown dacoit got off his car and sat in the ill-fated vehicle on gunpoint; the driver was asked to keep his head straight EXCLUSIVE Navid Miraj/DNA ISLAMABAD: A container belonging to the Embassy of United Arab Emirates went missing in Karachi a few days ago thus causing ripples among the diplomatic corps. The incident has evoked a sense of insecurity among the diplomatic community, confided the diplomatic sources to this scribe. According to details, a diplomatic cargo belonging to the UAE embassy en-route to Islamabad via vehicleRead More
Gold price falls to Rs113,100 per tola
KARACHI, SEP 09 (DNA) – The price of gold has shown a declining trend for the fourth consecutive day as the metal’s per tola price has dropped by Rs2,800 since last Friday, when it was being sold for Rs115,900. On Wednesday, the per tola price of gold fell by Rs400 to reach Rs113,100, according to the gold rates compiled by the All Sindh Saraf Jewelers Association (ASSJA). The gold price has been showing a gradual declining trend since it touched a new high in the first week of August, when it touchedRead More
Who is heads the interior ministry? Ejaz Shah wonders
Navid Miraj DNA ISLAMABAD, SEPT 9 – The Federal Interior Minister Brig (retd) Ejaz Shah is upset with constant encroachment into his domains by the Advisor to the PM on Interior and Accountability, Shahzad Akbar and has missed a couple of cabinet meetings in the last few weeks. Sources in the ministry of Interior claimed that Ejaz Shah has been complaining to his close quarters that most of the line departments of his ministry now directly report to the Advisor to the PM, Mr. Shahzad Akbar, from Director General FIA toRead More
Centre’s funds to provinces depend on tax collection: PM Imran
ISLAMABAD, SEP 09 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that provision of fund to provinces by Centre depend on tax collection and in a democratic society public knows about issues being faced by government. Unfortunately in the past, due to untimely decisions of past rulers, industries have been burdened. PM Imran Khan, while addressing a seminar on National Gas Supply arranged by Petroleum Division, pointed out that the indigenous gas reserves are depleting and the country is now importing the gas and warned that the gas crisis can intensifyRead More
Govt has been successful in creating peace in society: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 09 (DNA) – Information Minister Shibli Faraz has said the government has been successful in creating peace and harmony in the society by pursuing dialogue and inclusiveness. He was speaking at an International Conference titled ‘An Inclusive and Peaceful Society in Pakistan: Challenges and Opportunities in Islamabad on Wednesday. The Information Minister said government has achieved this under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan and with the help of religious leaders. He said Pakistan has almost been successful in overcoming its financial, social and strategic challenges throughRead More
Pak, EU agree to boost cooperation
On possibilities for future cooperation Dawood said that there is a lot of potential in Northern Areas for locals to expand the tourist infrastructure. Ansar Bhatti ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of European Union to Pakistan Ambassador Androulla Kaminara, called on the Advisor to the Prime Minister on Commerce & Investment, Mr. Abdul Razak Dawood, at Ministry of Commerce today. Secretary Commerce was also present during the meeting. Talking about the engagement with EU, with reference to GSP+, the Advisor said that Pakistan has stayed focused and will adhere to the agreedRead More