September, 2020
‘Enough is enough’: China fires broadside at US in Security Council
UNITED NATIONS : China on Thursday fired a broadside at the United States at a high-level UN meeting over its criticism on the coronavirus, with its envoy stating, “Enough is enough!” Two days after President Donald Trump used his annual address to the General Assembly to attack China’s record, the US ambassador to the United Nations also took an outraged tone — after which her Chinese counterpart showed palpable anger. “I must say, enough is enough! You have created enough troubles for the world already,” Chinese envoy Zhang Jun toldRead More
SC orders making judicial commission’s report on APS tragedy public
ISLAMABAD : The Supreme Court (SC) has directed attorney general to make judicial commission’s report on Army Public School (APS) incident public. The apex court directed the Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) Khalid Jawed Khan to publicise judicature comments on the JC report on APS attack case. Amanullah has been amicus curiae to assist the court. The suo motu case of the 2014 APS attack was heard by a two-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Gulzar Ahmed. The attorney general informed theRead More
KP’s First XI player Asif Afridi quarantined after breaching COVID-19 protocols
Multan : Khyber Pakhtunkhwa First XI player, Asif Afridi has been quarantined after he was found to have breached the bio-secure protocols, PCB announced. Asif breached the social distancing protocols during a meeting with his friend in the team lobby. He will undergo isolation as well as a COVID-19 test. He will re-integrate with his side after testing negative. The 33-year-old has apologized for his actions and will be extremely cautious in the future. “I sincerely apologize for my actions. These protocols have been designed for the safety of all participants and it is mandatory onRead More
British HC Christian Turner visits Peshawar museum
PESHAWAR : British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Christian Turner visited Peshawar museum to explore beautifully preserved cultural treasures in Peshawar. Christian Turner shared his video message via his Twitter handle, starting with Pashtu. He added that the UK is helping the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government in various sectors. He appreciated the efforts of the provincial government to ensure women education and making them independent. Last week, the United Kingdom’s (UK) credit financing agency, UK Export Finance (UKEF) has increased its financing limit to three times for British businesses looking to exportRead More
No more secret meetings with military: Nawaz
DNA ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister and Leader of PML N Nawaz Sharif has said from now onwards no PML N leader will meet any military leadership or security agencies representative. In a statement from London Nawaz Sharif said he has already passed instructions to his party leadership that nobody will meet military people. He said in case such a meeting is necessary, it will take place with the consent of the leadership and meeting will be open.
British High Commissioner visits Peshawar to underline UK’s long-standing relationship with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Islamabad 24th September, 2020 :British High Commissioner Dr Christian Turner has visited Peshawar to see how UK aid has been working closely with the Provincial Governmentof Khyber Pakhtunkhwato transform lives. On his first visit, he met Ministers, parliamentarians, and development experts – discussing how the UK will continue a commitment which has already lasted more than 10 years. The British High Commissioner was joined on his high-level visit with Country Development Director Annabel Gerry. British High Commissioner Dr Christian Turner, CMG, said: “The UKwill continue working closely with Khyber PakhtunkhwaRead More