Friday, September 11th, 2020
World First Aid Day: saving lives amid Covid-19
By Khalid bin Majeed The World First Aid Day is being celebrated today around the globe, but in an entirely changed world this time. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) introduced the World First Aid Day in 2000 and it is celebrated on second Saturday of September every year with an aim to raise public awareness of how first aid can save lives in everyday and crisis situations as well as to encourage first aid training for all. Initially the theme for World FirstRead More
Pakistan, China share a common vision for regional prosperity; Senate Chief
DNA Islamabad, SEPT 11 – Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani has said that Pakistan and China have exponentially enhanced cooperation on a number of fronts and such cooperation is reflective of strong ties and linkages at both government and parliamentary levels. He expressed these views at a reception hosted in honor of the outgoing Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing here at Islamabad on Friday. He said that augmenting relations with China is the cornerstone of our foreign policy, and our friendship with China represents national consensus and the common desire of allRead More
Experts from Central and South Asia discuss improving connectivity in the region
DNA The international video conference “China – Pakistan Economic Corridor and Central Asia: Emerging connectivity opportunities” was held With the participation of leaders and experts from analytical and research centers from China, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. According to the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies (ISRS), during the online dialogue, an exchange of views took place on the current situation in the Central and South Asia, the implementation of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the China – Pakistan Economic Corridor, and other projects designed to strengthen theRead More
RCCI shows strong concern on Lahore-Motorway incident
RAWALPINDI, SEPT 11 (DNA) – Saboor Malik, President, Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has expressed his grief and anger over the Lahore- motorway incident. He said that this tragic incident has created unrest among the citizens especially the business community. Speaking at a meeting of former presidents at the Chamber House, he said the motorway has been considered a safe route for travel. The incident has damaged the reputation of the motorway. Group leader Sohail Altaf said that the higher authorities should take immediate notice of the matterRead More
Commander US CENTCOM, Army Chief discuss Pak – US military cooperation
DNA RAWALPINDI, SEPT 11 – General Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr, Commander US CENTCOM, called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa. Geo-strategic environment, regional security, Pak – US military cooperation including Afghanistan Peace Process and Kashmir situation discussed.=DNA
Pak envoy invites Chinese entrepreneurs to take advantage of SEZs
BEIJING, SEPT 11 (DNA) – Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque has invited Chinese businessmen to take advantage of the dividend of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) being set up under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Pakistan has identified nine special economic zones and three of them are now in advanced stage of preparation. “We are going to share all the details very soon,” he said in an interview with Economic Daily-China Economic Net (CEN). Pakistan has been committed to building industrial clusters in recent years to improve itsRead More