Friday, September 11th, 2020
Karot Hydropower Project marks another milestone
DNA ISLAMABAD, Sep. 11 – Another milestone in the waterway system of Karot Hydropower Station was accomplished on schedule as the concrete lining of the headrace tunnel was successfully completed, Gwadar Pro reported. During the construction process all parties strictly controlled quality and safety. A hard working team, 28,586 cu. m. of concrete and 2,334 tons of steel reinforcement made this remarkable landmark happen. A total of four headrace tunnels are arranged in the Karot Hydro Power Station. A single headrace tunnel consists of an upwardly inclined section, an upwardlyRead More
Pakistan’s image problem; some musings
Ansar Mahmood Bhatti The Western media ostensibly maneuvered by Western security establishments takes pride in dancing to the tunes of their masters when it is asked to do so. What happened in Iraq. There were no weapons of mass destruction but Western media created hype and provided allied forces with an excuse to attack Iraq and overthrow a government elected by people of Iraq. Skewed media reporting and spreading of propaganda against various institutions of Pakistan in fact appears to be at the top of the Western media and establishments.Read More
Pak-China youth entrepreneurship will be enhanced under BRI: CIFTIS
DNA Beijing, Sep 11 – The Forum on International Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship in BRI, a subactivity of China Beijing International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) that held here reiterated the two countries’ resolve to boost their cooperative partnership. According to Gwadar Pro, topics for discussion included international youth innovative development and youth entrepreneurship cultivation. All Pakistan-China Friendship Association (APCFA) represented by General Secretary Farwa Zafar, and member Kashif Qutub took part in this event online. In addition, youth from China and countries across Asia, Africa and Europe alsoRead More
PM arrives in Quetta to chair review meeting on Balochistan projects
QUETTA, Sep 11 (DNA) : Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived in Quetta on a day-long visit, where he will chair a meeting to review progress on development projects in Balochistan. On arrival, Governor Balochistan Justice (retd) Amanulalh Khan and Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan received the prime minister. Federal Minister for Information Senator Shibli Faraz, Planning Minister Asad Umer, Deputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Khan Soori and Chairman National Disaster Management Authority Lt Gen Muhammad Afzal are accompanied the prime minister. The Prime Minister will be given a briefing aboutRead More
WHO lists Pakistan among 7 countries for successfully fighting coronavirus pandemic
GENEVA : The World Health Organisation (WHO) has listed Pakistan among seven countries that have tackled coronavirus pandemic in the best way. Pakistan has successfully flattened the coronavirus curve despite its dilapidated health infrastructure while the deadly contagion is spreading uncontrollably in many developed countries of the world. WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, while speaking at the media briefing, highlighted seven countries, amongst many, whose preparation and response offer lessons for the rest of the world in how to deal with a global pandemic. These countries include Pakistan, Italy,Read More
‘I, PCB in contact for a post, nothing is confirmed yet’ Shoaib Akhtar
Karachi : Former speedstar Shoaib Akhtar confirmed that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in contact with him for a post. Akhtar said he is in contact with PCB for a post cricket’s set-up. “Yes, I and PCB are in contact for a post but nothing is finalized yet,” Akhtar shared. “See, I am ready to serve Pakistan’s cricket once again with a completely changed mindset,” he added. Akhtar said if he gets the opportunity to work with young cricketers, his first priority would be to inject aggression in them.Read More