ISLAMABAD, Oct 04 (DNA): Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Sunday said that for the first time, the government would appoint a permanent representative at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to safeguard the shipping interests. In a statement on social media networking site, he said “Once again Ministry of Maritime Affairs is setting a tradition.” He said that Pakistan would also be contesting to secure a seat in category “C” in the upcoming IMO elections of 2021. The minister said the ministry has invited applications from theRead More

CHINIOT, Oct 04 (DNA): Three students have prepared a smart cane to assist visually impaired, blind people to walk more independently and safely. The smart white cane has been prepared by three students of the University of Lahore’s Sargodha Campus namely Naveed Ahmed, Zaafar and Ghulam Ahmed. A visually impaired or blind person can easily detect obstacles on ground, surface textures, pot holes etc while travelling with a standard white cane. Designed to replace the traditional white cane used by the visually impaired around the world, this smart cane offersRead More

KARACHI, Oct 04 (DNA): As many as 3,409 police officials and personnel have contracted coronavirus in the Sindh province while performing their duties. The police spokesman said that 19 personnel embraced martyrdom while discharging their duties due to coronavirus. Currently, 24 cops are undergoing treatment while 3,366 of the infected personnel, have recovered from the infection. Sindh Chief Minister has said on Saturday that 267 new cases of coronavirus and three more deaths were reported during the last 24 hours. The total count of coronavirus deaths reached 2,520 and 81Read More

NOWSHEHRA, Oct 04 (DNA): Defence Minister, Pervez Khattak has said it is need of the hour that all political and religious entities should join hands to establish peace in the region and support Kashmiris in getting their right of self-determination. Addressing different ceremonies in Nowshehra, he said the government is ready for talks on matters except those related to corruption. He advised the opposition to stop politicking for personal interests saying that the government would consider their positive suggestions. Pervez Khattak said the opposition would not be barred from launchingRead More

KARACHI, Oct 04 (DNA): Residents of Sindh still await help, days after the floods wreaked havoc in multiple areas of the province. People in districts such as Mirpurkhas, Umerkot, Sanghar, Badin and Tharparkar have been forced out into the wild after floods swept away their valuables, homes and cattle. Crops spread over hundreds of acres of land were destroyed, leaving farmers without livelihoods. Residents have complained that the government promised to provide them with rations but it has been days since help arrived. During the monsoon rains in August thisRead More