Wednesday, September 16th, 2020
International Literacy Day by UNESCO
Vladimir Norov International Literacy Day – 8 September was proclaimed as the International Literacy Day by UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in November 17, 1965. It was first celebrated on 1966. Its aim is to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies, now celebrations take place all around the world. This annual celebration started following a recommendation of the World Conference of Minister of Education on the Eradication of Illiteracy that met in Tehran in September 1965. The Conference recommended that 8 September, the dateRead More
Ali Alizada praises CGSS for introducing Azerbaijan to Pakistani people
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 16 (DNA) – A dinner was hosted by the Defense wing of the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Pakistan. The dinner was to acknowledge and appreciate the efforts and initiatives of Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS), Islamabad that has achieved milestones in strengthening bilateral ties between Azerbaijan and Pakistan. Ali Alizada, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Pakistan praised the management of CGSS and mentioned that CGSS has been playing an active role in introducing Azerbaijan to Pakistani people. He highlighted the recentRead More
Hashoo Foundation hands over protection kits to Islamabad Traffic Police
DNA ISLAMABAD, SEPT 16 – Law enforcement agencies, whose duties bring them in close and frequent contact with members of the public, are on high risks to the COVID-19 virus. To mitigate this risk Hashoo Foundation handed over protection kits to Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP). Each kit includes a KN-95 mask, soaps, and water flasks, in addition to this canopy umbrellas were also handed over to not only ensure their safety from the novel virus but also from harsh weather. A handover ceremony was held at SSP – Farrukh Rasheed’sRead More
USAID-Funded “Pakistan reading project” concludes
DNA ISLAMABAD, Sept 16 – After seven years of partnering with the Government of Pakistan’s federal and provincial education leaders to improve the reading skills of more than a million Pakistani school children, the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Pakistan Reading Project concluded its programming on September 14. To mark the occasion, education officials from the governments of Pakistan and the United States, along with USAID’s implementing partner, the International Rescue Committee, held a ceremony at the Islamabad Marriott Hotel to showcase the program’s success. The Pakistan Reading ProjectRead More
Kazakh Ambassador visits COMSTECH office
DNA ISLAMABAD, SEPT 16 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mr. Akan Rakhmetullin visited Islamabad-based Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Standing Committee on Scientific & Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH ) and held the talks with its Coordinator General, Prof. Mr. Iqbal Choudhary, on matters, related to ongoing cooperation between Kazakhstan and COMSTECH, as well as to specific projects, which aim to extend it. DNA =========
PIA incurs Rs280mn loss after suspension of EU flights
ISLAMABAD : The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) incurred a loss of Rs280 million after suspension of its flight operation to and from the European Union (EU) states, Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar informed the National Assembly on Wednesday. In a written reply, he said the national flag carrier’s receipts from its flight operation in the EU bloc fell to Rs1.41 billion from Rs1.69 billion in July-August 2020. However, the minister said the airline raked in a sum of Rs520 million from its Pakistan-UK flights during this period. He said it hiredRead More