Saturday, September 19th, 2020
SCO to play central role in regional economic prosperity
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 19 (DNA) – The experts at a webinar said the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is getting stronger to safeguard interests of the countries in the region. Covid-19 has played havoc with the world economy, especially the poor and developing economies have suffered a lot. The pandemic has extreme effects on the SCO region as well. That is why the next SCO heads of states meeting would be crucial for coming up with the post-covid-19 regional policy framework. Afghan peace process and its impact in the region is expectedRead More
Pakistani student found positive for COVID-19 in Beijing
BEIJING, SEPT 19 (DNA) – A student from Pakistan is found here positive for COVID-19, Gwadar Pro reported on Saturday. The case is a male, 23 years old, from Gansu province, China, and he has been studying in Pakistan since 2017. On Sep 3rd -13th, he has appeared on campus with disposable mask. On Sep 15th, he had a diarrhea and got better after taking medicine. On Sep 17th, the student returned to China by flight CA946 and reached on 18th. Then China customs collected his respiratory specimens, and heRead More
All set to launch orange line train soon: Asim Bajwa
ISLAMABAD, Sep 19 (DNA): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Lt. Gen (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa said that the Orange Line Train project would be launched soon as all teething issues of the project had been removed. Asim who is also Chairman CPEC Authority said on twitter that the fare for the commuters had been decided and trial runs were underway. Further, he said operations and Management award for the project was given and hiring was also in progress. DNA =======
CCP passes order in the matter of alleged deceptive marketing claims
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 19 (DNA) – The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has passed an order deciding a matter of the alleged deceptive advertising claims by M/s Hi-Tech for its products under the brand name “Zic.” Chevron Pakistan Lubricants (Pvt) Limited complained to the CCP that certain marketing and advertising claims made by M/s Hi-Tech Lubricants Limited and M/s. Hi-Tech Blending (Pvt) Limited for their lubricant products under the brand name, Zic, were deceptive and in violation of Section 10 of the Competition Act, 2010. Chevron also alleged that the choiceRead More
Health of students govt’s top priority: Shafqat
ISLAMABAD, SEP 19 (DNA) – Federal Minister for Education and professional training Shafqat Mahmood on Saturday said that health of students is government’s top priority. Shafqat Mahmood, in a tweet today, assured “Any decision we make will be guided by the advice of Health Ministry and decision to open educational institutions was taken with great care.” The Federal Minister said that closure of schools, colleges and universities for six months has deeply affected students and any hasty decision to close the institutions will ‘destroy’ education. On the other hand, SindhRead More
Islamabad Navy Sailing Club sealing order extended till Sept 26
The Islamabad High Court extended on Saturday its orders to seal the Pakistan Navy Sailing Club in an illegal construction case. The stay order on the construction of farmhouses and inducting more members has also been extended. CDA Chairperson Amir Ahmed Ali has been told to follow the stay order. “You should send your team, inspect the area and then submit a report in the court,” Chief Justice Athar Minallah told the chairperson. Ali submitted an affidavit saying that he will implement court orders. During the hearing, he told theRead More