Wednesday, September 16th, 2020
Health Minister Sindh lauds Daraz efforts
DNA ISLAMABAD, SEPT 16 – Azra Pechuho – Health Minister Sindh appreciated Daraz efforts to help with immunization and polio eradication through various awareness campaigns. Daraz has extended support to the cause by utilizing its logistics and digital reach to awareness about polio in Pakistan. Managing Director Daraz Pakistan Ehsan Saya and Head of Corporate and Social Responsibility Almira Butt met the minister at his office to discuss how to strengthen the partnership and signed an MOU for the way forward. On the occassion, the minister said “OurRead More
PARC seeks cutting-edge Lai breeding technology for livestock, dairy development
DNA Islamabad: SEPT 16 – A one-day Pak-Turk workshop on introduction to Laparoscopic Artificial Insemination in sheep and goat breeds, in mutual collaboration with Turkey held at NARC on this Tuesday. Dr. Muhammad Azeem Khan Chairman PARC while addressing to the participants of the meeting stated that Artificial Insemination allows the off-season highly productive breeding in animals. That can meet the needs of meat and milk production of country by rapid increase in the production of livestock in Pakistan. PARC has already achieved success in production of localRead More
Senate rejects Anti-Terrorism Act amendment giving investigators spying powers
The Senate, where the opposition enjoys a majority, rejected on Wednesday the Anti-Terrorism (Third Amendment) Bill, 2020 a day after it was passed in the National Assembly. Senator Sajjad Hussain Turi, who was elected as an independent candidate and then appointed PTI’s chief whip in the Senate in 2019, tabled the bill. The opposition members said that the bill should be voted on. There are 104 members in the Senate, of which 30 voted in its favour, while 34 opposed it. The bill seeks the insertion of Section 19-C (application ofRead More
Intolerance would further deteriorate democratic values: Experts
DNA Islamabad, SEPT 16 – The civil society representatives and senior journalists have shown grave concern over the recent cases against journalists and media houses for pointing out malpractices of some government departments and individuals. Government and other departments should have tolerance to criticism or set their house in order instead of harassing the whistleblowers and the journalists, they demanded, adding, the rising dictatorial measures against media outlets and journalists would not help the government or anyone else to hide their unwarranted practices. Rather, the uncalled for action would createRead More
Pakistan stands with China on Global initiative on data security: Officials
DNA ISLAMABAD, SEPT 16 – Pakistan stands solidly with Iron Brother China after Beijing announced the Global Initiative on Data Security, Gwadar Pro reported on Wednesday quoting official sources. China last week announced that it was launching its own initiative to set global standards on data security, countering theUSattempts to persuade like-minded countries to “ring-fence their networks” from Chinese technology. Announcing the initiative at aBeijingseminar on global digital governance, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi cited growing risks to data security and what he characterized as efforts to politicize security issuesRead More
Defence Day of Pakistan celebrated in Paris
DNA PARIS, SEPT 16 – Defence and Martyrs Day of Pakistan was celebrated at an event held at the Embassy of Pakistan here last night. Keeping in view the Covid-19 related restrictions, a dinner was arranged with limited number of guests, instead of a full-scale reception. Mr. Jean-Bernard Sempastous, President France-Pakistan Friendship Group in the French National Assembly and Mr. Francois Pupponi, Vice President of the Group attended the event as Guests of Honour. Together with Charge d’Affaires a.i. Mr. M. Amjad Aziz Qazi and Defence Attaché Air Commodore SyedRead More