Monday, November 16th, 2020
Relentless pursuit of nuclear tech by India a danger for region: Mazari
DNA ISLAMABAD: , Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS), Islamabad organized an online international conference on the topic of “Emergence of Regional Security Structure in the Backdrop of Rising Asia”. This session was aimed to discuss various issues and topics related to security challenges and issues which have been raised in Asia and how a new regional security system is emerging with the rise of Asia. Ms. Minahil Shawal Afridi, Research Executive, CGSS welcomed all the esteemed panelists in the conference and gave a brief overview of the purposeRead More
Turkish companies delegation keen to setup industrial units in Pakistan
DNA Islamabad – A delegation of Turkish companies visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry and showed keen interest to set up industrial units in Pakistan to start production activities to meet the needs of the construction industry. Mustafa SAK, President, ADO Group, Kamil Arsalan, Chairman of the Board, Bricks Plus and Mustafa Orhon, Area Manager, NG Kutahya Seramik Porselen Turizm were in the delegation. Shafiq Akbar, Chairman, Imarat Group of Companies also accompanied the Turkish delegation. M. Ejaz Abbasi former President ICCI, Ch. Naseer, Aslam Khokhar and others wereRead More
Cursing is Catastrophic
Dr. Abbasi Abdus Sattar Extremely offensive or abusive behaviour has a price, says Craig Pratt a management consultant and an author, “far and away the biggest impact is what happens to people’s motivation, If you’ve ever been in a situation where you feel offended by the behaviour of compatriots – especially if you feel intentionally targeted – you know that you can’t bring your best effort to the duties. Emotionally, intellectually and behaviourally, you’re just not going to be all there”. Offensive campaigns combined with social insecurity, economic hardships, insufficientRead More
SCO promotes inter-civilization dialogue, common peace, tolerance, progress and harmony
SCO Secretary-General Vladimir Norov Every year on November 16 the world celebrates the International Day of Tolerance. On this day in 1995 UNESCO member states adopted the Declaration of Principles on Tolerance and the Program of Action. “Tolerance” in the Declaration is understood as “respect, acceptance and proper understanding of the rich diversity of our world’s cultures, our forms of expression and ways of expressing human individuality”. The Declaration proclaims “recognition that human beings are inherently different in appearance, position, speech, conduct and values and have the right to liveRead More
Pakistan provides best attractions to Chinese tourists: Masood Akhtar
BEIJING, November 16 (DNA): After COVID-19, Pakistan will engage more with the travel agencies so that more Chinese people can travel to Pakistan, said Mahmood Akhtar, deputy consul general of Pakistan in Chengdu, China. In an interview to Gwadar Pro in Chengdu, he said, ” Our prime minister and our government are focusing on tourism. The facilities have already been improved and will be improved further in the northern areas and across Pakistan. Last year, we have found that 20% to 30% of visas issued from our area alone areRead More
Punjab cabinet likely to lift ban on coal mining
LAHORE : Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar will chair the 37th session of the provincial cabinet today to discuss 34-point agenda which also includes lifting the ban on coal mining. A draft bill for initiating registration of institutions for homeless children will be presented before the Punjab cabinet members for its approval. The cabinet is expected to approve the establishment of 1122 officers in Khairpur tehsil and Bahawalpur district. It is also likely that the cabinet will approve the appointment of the registrar of the University of Jhang; renaming HajiRead More