Monday, September 21st, 2020
Govt asks opposition not to ‘drag’ national institutions into politics
ISLAMABAD, – Top government ministers on Monday held a press conference, a day after the country’s major opposition parties announced launching of a three-phased anti-government movement under the banner of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM). Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi asked the opposition not to “drag national institutions into politics”. “It is not good for the country, it is not in Pakistan’s interest,” he said. His comments come a day after PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif, while addressing the opposition’s multiparty conference via video link from London, alleged that there was “a stateRead More
Huawei appoints new president for cloud, AI business group
DNA ISLAMABAD, SEPT 21 – With demand in the region increasing for cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, Huawei—a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices—has appointed a new regional president for its Cloud and AI Business Group as the company restructures its offerings in these fields. Mr. Li Shi assumes the role of President of theHuawei Cloud and AI Business Group in the Middle East region effective immediately. Under his leadership, the group seeks to helpgovernments and local industries to tap into the power ofRead More
World Alzheimer’s Day celebrated
September 21 marks the World Alzheimer’s Day, an international campaign to raise awareness and challenge stigma. To commemorate World Alzheimer’s Day, Alzheimer’s Pakistan in collaboration with Government College University, Lahore (GCU) organized a Seminar on Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementias at GCU Auditorium. The theme of this years World Alzheimer’s Day is “Let’s talk about dementia” and through talking and conversation we’re looking to increase awareness and to tackle the stigma that still surrounds dementia globally and prevents people seeking out the information, advice, support and help that they need. Dementia is a collectiveRead More
WAPDA to increase share of hydropower in energy mix: Chairman
DNA ISLAMABAD, SEPT 21 – Lt. Gen. Muzammil Hussain (Retd), Chairman WAPDA said that the share of hydropower would gradually be increased in the total energy mix that would reduce the cost of doing business and facilitate the growth of business activities. He said this while exchanging views with a delegation of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry that called on him led by Muhammad Ahmed Waheed President ICCI. Saif ur Rehman Khan Vice President ICCI, Malik Sohail former Senior Vice President ICCI and Chief Coordinator FPCCI UBG and MuhammadRead More
SCO ensuring regional peace and stability
Current global trends, such as increased geopolitical tensions and the complex nature of threats and challenges, require a collective effort to create a fairer and more polycentric model of the world order. The experience of developing relations within the SCO, taking into account the big difference in mentality and views of peoples, is a fairly effective model of interaction between states in the international arena Vladimir Norov SPECIAL FOR DAILY ISLAMABAD POST Every year on 21 September, the international community celebrates the International Day of Peace. This Day was declaredRead More
Pakistan, Cyprus vow to cement bilateral ties
DNA Islamabad, 21 SEPT – Pakistan and Cyprus enjoy cordial historic relations in different areas of mutual interest including political, social and trade. There is a need to further cement bilateral ties through exchange of parliamentary and other delegations as there is a huge potential to boost these relations. Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani expressed these views while talking to Honorary Consul General of the republic of Cyprus who called on him here at Parliament House on Monday. Chairman Senate said that boosting the parliamentary relations would not lonely enhanceRead More