Friday, November 6th, 2020
Pakistan enjoys rich potential exporting vegetables to China: Speakers
ISLAMABAD, Nov. /DNA/ – The 15th episode of Pakistan Academy of Sciences Agriculture Policy Debate with the topic of “Vegetable Seed Production and Supply Chain” was held here, underlining the prospects of enhancing vegetables’ export to China. According to a report published by Gwadar Pro, speakers and discussants from Pakistan on the occasion shared their views on the current situation, issues and solutions of vegetable seeds in Pakistan. Participants from China also introduced the current situation and development trend of China’s vegetable industry, and mentioned that in the future PakistanRead More
Federal Education Minister emphasizes over standardization of exam system
DNA ISLAMABAD – The newly appointed Secretary Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC), Dr. Ghulam Ali Mallah called on Minster for Federal Education and Professional Education, Shafqat Mehmood at his office. The Federal Minister was apprised by new initiatives to facilitate the students.The Secretary IBCC informed that number of bank branches have been increased from 280 to 1400 across Pakistan for deposit of IBCC fee. A courier company has been assigned for collection and return of application for equivalence and attestation of certificates. He briefed the minister that IBCC willRead More
Jacinda Ardern reappointed as New Zealand’s prime minister
Jacinda Ardern has been formally appointed as the Prime Minister of New Zealand on Friday, returning to the office for a second term after securing a landslide victory in the country’s general election last month. Ardern and her ministers were sworn in by Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy during a ceremony at Wellington’s Government House. “I would say simply that sitting at this table is Aotearoa New Zealand,” Ardern said, gesturing to her gathered team, in which women and Maori are strongly represented. “They collectively represent a range of different perspectives,Read More
Will play my part in helping PTI govt overcome sugar crisis, says Jahangir Tareen
LAHORE: After a hiatus of seven months, PTI leader Jahangir Tareen landed back in Pakistan at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport on Friday. Tareen, who arrived with his son Ali Tareen, returned on an Emirates flight from London via Dubai. While speaking to media at the airport, Tareen dismissed speculation about his reasons for leaving Pakistan, saying he has been going abroad every year for a medical checkup for the last seven years. The PTI leader, who has been criticised heavily by the Opposition over his alleged involvement in theRead More
SHC CJ takes notice of torture on professor
LARKANA : Sindh High Court Chief Justice Justice Ahmed Ali Shaikh on Friday took notice of an incident in which some influential people had subjected a professor to torture in Shahdadkot a few days back. According to the details, the Sindh High Court chief justice sought details report about the incident from the College Education Department. Sources said that some influential people had subjected Professor Abdul-Jabbar to torture outside Degree Boys College in Shahdadkot five days earlier. The sources maintained that the influential people had tortured the professor to grabRead More
PM Imran Khan inaugurates Hassan Abdal Railway Station
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan visited Attock on Friday to inaugurate the Hassan Abdal Railway Station, which has been renovated and reconstructed after 127 years. At the inauguration event, PM Imran Khan was briefed about the various facilities installed for the passengers’ convenience. Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed accompanied the premier. Earlier today, Rashid had reviewed the arrangements ahead of the premier’s visit to inaugurate the Hassan Abdal Railway Station, the reconstruction of which cost Rs300 million. The British-era railway station has been upgraded to a two-storey structure, with 24,502Read More