Friday, October 2nd, 2020
Chairperson HAP says Pakistani craftsmen and artisans have high potential
DNA ISLAMABAD, OCT 2 – Newly elected chairperson of Handicraft Association of Pakistan Halima Usman has said that full participation of women in the association will be ensured and handicraft fits in different parts of Pakistan will be ensured. Every possible encouragement will be given to the industrialists and artisans by promoting it in the country and abroad. she was speaking on the occasion of her visit to Islamabad at a lunch hosted by former chairman Handicraft Association of Pakistan Fahad Barlas. Vice Chairman HAP Amin urRead More
NAB committed to logical disposal of mega corruption cases: chairman
ISLAMABAD, OCT 2 (DNA) – Justice (RETD) Javed Iqbal, Chairman NAB chaired a meeting to review monthly performance of NAB at NAB Headquarters. During the meeting, it was informed that Operations and Prosecution Divisions of NAB are working closely in order to further improve the performance of all Regional Bureaus of NAB in conduct of complaint verifications, inquires, investigations and also vigorous prosecution of cases on the basis of solid evidence in the respected courts as per law. It was informed that on the directions of the Chairman NAB, theRead More
Establishment of Regional Integration Center by University of the Punjab, Lahore and CGSS
DNA ISLAMABAD – On 2nd October 2020, senior management of Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS), Islamabad under the leadership of Major General Hafiz Masroor Ahmed (Retd), Vice President, CGSS held a meeting with Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar, Vice Chancellor, University of the Punjab, Lahore. During the meeting, CGSS gave a detailed presentation on the establishment of “PU – CGSS Regional Integration Center”. It was decided that CGSS in collaboration with University of the Punjab, Lahore will establish a “Regional Integration Center”, that will provide a platform forRead More
Denmark-Pak ties to grow further: envoy
I aim to expand mutual-beneficial opportunities for Pakistan and Denmark in the recovery from the coronavirus crisis promoting a sustainable and resilient economy in closer harmony with the natural world A.M.Bhatti ISLAMABAD: The newly appointed ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Lis Rosenholm has said her job as ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan would be to further promote and strengthen bilateral relations. The ambassador-designate expressed these views in her message upon arrival in Islamabad. She said, she would like to express her utmost appreciation for the Pakistani people who have givenRead More
Caretaker chief minister announces date for GB election
GILGIT : The caretaker chief minister of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), Mir Afzal Khan, announced that the elections for the legislative assembly will be organised on November 15. Caretaker CM Mir Afzal Khan said in a statement that all preparations for the organisation of polls for GB Legislative Assembly were completed and the authorities will ensure measures to hold a transparent election. He said that security forces will be deployed during the polls, whereas, army troops will also be summoned if required. In July, President Arif Alvi had announced polls in theRead More
Ravi Riverfront project to boost economic activities: PM
ISLAMABAD : Executing the Ravi Riverfront Urban Development project within the stipulated time is the government’s priority, Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Friday. He presided over a meeting to review progress thus far made on the execution of the project. The meeting was attended among others by Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar, the Naya Pakistan Housing Authority chairman, and the Punjab chief secretary. The premier said the project will cater to the needs of the provincial capital’s burgeoning population. Besides, he added, it will help overcome water shortage, speedRead More