September, 2020
Sheikh Rashid fires another broadside at PML-N
LAHORE, SEPT 26 – The recent revelations of off-the-book meetings of opposition politicians with the military leadership has kicked off a storm in the country’s politics. Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid on Saturday again fired a broadside at the PML-N and referred to Nawaz Sharif as an “influence agent of India”. The country’s political landscape heated up after the PML-N supremo – during his address to the participants of last week’s All Parties Conference (APC) – said the opposition’s struggle was not against Imran Khan but against a “parallel state” whichRead More
We will Run a full-fledged campaign against expensive counterfeit drugs: Hafiz Amjad
DNA MUHAMMAD TAHIR FAISALABAD, SEPT 26 – Hafiz Muhammad Amjad, president of Anjuman-e-Tajiran Aman Committee expressed deep concern over increase in price by the federal cabinet, said that instead of cracking down on companies selling expensive drugs the federal cabinet gave approval of 94% increase in prices of emergency life-saving drugs, The government has not thought about how the poor people will get treatment for their disease. We demand the government to reduce the prices of medicines. Every year, billions of rupees are received from counterfeit drugs in Pakistan, butRead More
Olympic organisers unveil scaled-back pandemic Games plan
TOKYO: Athlete welcome ceremonies will be scrapped and flashy spectacles axed at a scaled-back Tokyo 2020 Games, organisers said on Friday, but a senior Olympic official insisted the event “has to happen”. Fewer free tickets and savings on banners, mascots and fireworks are among more than 50 cost-cutting measures agreed by organisers and Olympic officials, less than a year before the virus-postponed event begins. Despite the complications and extra costs of the delay, and continued uncertainty about how the massive international event can be held safely, International Olympic Committee vice-presidentRead More
Kashmir will never be a part of India: Pakistan responds to Indian statement on PM’s UNGA speech
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 26 — in a strongly worded rebuke to the Indian response following Prime Minister Imran Khan’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) — categorically stated that Jammu and Kashmir never was and never will be a part of India, adding that New Delhi has no claim over the region other than that of a “military occupier”. “In Jammu and Kashmir, India has no other claim than that of a military occupier. It is compelled to use naked force to impose its occupation on an unwilling and oppressed people.Read More
FPCCI recommends more incentive to further spur remittances
DNA KARACHI, SEPT 26 – Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry President Mian Anjum Nisar has recommended more incentives for oversees Pakistanis to further escalate foreign remittances, besides enhancing investment in the country by Pakistani expatriates, as the inflow of foreign currencies by overseas Pakistanis has slowed down in Aug from the record high of previous two months though remaining strong at over $2 billion. He said that if government assists overseas Pakistanis and provides them incentives, they can play a pivotal role in boosting Pakistan’s economy throughRead More
Pakistani students take online Chinese proficiency test
DNA BEIJING, Sept. 26 – Sichuan Normal University (SICNU), China held the first online Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK or Chinese Proficiency Test) amid the COVID-19 outbreak for international students to pursue their research dreams. As per Liu Tianhao, a Pakistani student form SICNU, the Chinese Proficiency Test empowered him to explore China. “Mastering local languages will enrich your experience in foreign countries,” he told Gwadar Pro. “Each language is beautiful with its history and content, so are Urdu and Chinese,” he added. According to SICNU, while doing a good jobRead More