Tuesday, September 15th, 2020
British High Commission hosts roundtable on int’l day of democracy
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 15 (DNA) – The British High Commission hosted a roundtable discussion to demonstrate the UK’s support for democracy in Pakistan, and to mark the International Day of Democracy on 15 September. The event, chaired by the British High Commission’s Political Counsellor, Iona Thomas, brought together a range of experts from civil society, legal community and academia. The United Kingdom holds democratic values in the highest regard. Democracy as a system of governance allows for individual freedom and is the fairest way to govern human societies and states. TheRead More
PAF aircraft crashes in Pindi Gheb during routine training
ATTOCK, SEPT 15 (DNA) – An aircraft of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has crashed in Makial near Pindi Gheb, Attock on Tuesday. According to spokesperson of Pakistan Air Force, the crashed aircraft was on a regular training flight. Fortunately pilot remained safe and no loss of life or property was reported at the crash site. He added that Air Headquarter has constituted an investigation board to investigate the reasons behind the incident. DNA ========
British Airways announces direct flights from Lahore to London Heathrow
ISLAMABAD, SEPT (DNA) – British Airways has announced it will begin flying direct from Lahore, Pakistan to London Heathrow four days a week, commencing on 14 October 2020. Tickets are on sale now. The ‘City of Gardens’, Lahore is known for its rich culture and will be the second city in Pakistan that British Airways will connect to London, US and Canada. The airline already flies every single day from Islamabad, connecting friends and family as well as business contacts. Flights will be operated by a Boeing 787-8 departing fromRead More
Pakistan condemns Houthis’ attack on Saudi Arabia
DNA Islamabad, SEPT 15 – Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Tuesday “strongly” condemned recent missile and drone attacks towards Saudi Arabia by Houthi militia. In his tweet, Qureshi said that to save innocent lives in Yemen, the fighting must stop. “Pakistan condemns the continued Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia. To save innocent lives in Yemen, the fighting must stop and United Nations-brokered peace must be given a chance. Flag of Pakistan believes that war serves no purpose & all issues should be resolvedRead More
Paper market traders assure PIAF-Founders Alliance of full support in LCCI polls
DNA LAHORE, SEPT 15 – The traders of paper market and Urdu Bazar have assured their full support to the PIAF-Founders Alliance in the forthcoming elections of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) for 2020-21. The Alliance candidates under the leadership of Alliance Co-convener Mian Nauman Kabir visited the paper market and Urdu Bazar. The paper market and Urdu bazaar leadership including Khamis Saeed Butt, while welcoming the Alliance Associate Class candidates, said the business community would continue support the alliance as whenever the businessmen of the marketRead More
China’s COVID-19 vaccine may be ready for public in November
BEIJING: Coronavirus vaccines being developed in China may be ready for use by the general public as early as November, an official with the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said. China has four COVID-19 vaccines in the final stage of clinical trials. At least three of those have already been offered to essential workers under an emergency use programme launched in July. Phase 3 clinical trials were proceeding smoothly and the vaccines could be ready for the general public in November or December, CDC chief biosafety expertRead More