Sunday, November 22nd, 2020
Ministers criticize PDM for insisting on Peshawar rally despite ban
ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (DNA): Federal Ministers have criticized opposition’s Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) for insisting on holding rally in Peshawar despite government’s ban due to surging coronavirus cases in the country. Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry has said that opposition wants to slaughter the entire cow for its 2kg meat. In a tweet, the federal minister used the example of a cow to explain the situation. “The Opposition wants to sacrifice the entire cow for its 2kg meat,” he said, “Fools, if the disease continues to spreadRead More
Pakistan Navy ship visit Jordan port to participate in joint exercises
KARACHI : Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Zulfiqar visited Aqaba port of Jordan, said PN spokesperson on Sunday. According to the spokesman of the Pakistan Navy, PNS Zulfiqar was warmly welcomed by the hosts at the Aqaba port and the Commanding Officer met the host officials and discussed issues of mutual interest. Commander Royal Force of Jordan inspected PNS Zulfiqar. The Jordanian authorities were also apprised of the Indian atrocities in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and the plight of Kashmiri people. The ships of the two countries alsoRead More
AGAHI awards recognizes 43 journalists for excellence and media ethics
Shaping the Future of Journalism by Strengthening Accountability and Content Diversity Islamabad– Pakistan’s most prestigious and sought-after journalism Recognition, the AGAHI Awards, recognizes 43 journalists for media excellence and ethics. The AGAHI Awards in its Eighth year received thousands of submissions in more than 40 categories from across the country. A jury of national and international experts, development specialists, academicians, and media professionals, evaluated the submissions made by journalists from print, television, radio, and the online media. The AGAHI Awards are the annual event in Pakistan to benchmark journalism excellence in Read More
FEBR welcomes govt reforms plan of FBR, PSM, Railways
ISLAMABAD, NOV 22 /DNA/ – The Friends of Business and Economic Reforms (FEBR) President Sunday welcomed the government’s reforms plan of the FBR, Steel Mills and Railways, saying that transparent appointments of these institutions’ chiefs are the prerequisite of their growth and development. FEBR President Kashif Anwar said there is a need to build a structure in the country, which is in accordance with the requirements of time, as it is easy to weaken institutions but it takes a long time to rebuild them. Whatever appointments government makes to theRead More
Pak-China set solid foundation for cooperation in field of Earth Sciences: Su Lijun
DNA BEIJING, Nov 22 – The China-Pakistan Joint Research Centre on Earth Sciences, recently launched by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Higher Education Commission (HEC) has made brilliant achievements in both academic research and supporting CPEC. According to Gwadar Pro, Su Lijun, Deputy Director General of Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment (IMHE) of CAS highlighted the achievements of the Centre in an exclusive interview. He said, proof by facts, Pakistan and China have a solid foundation for cooperation in the field of earth sciences. Su stated thatRead More
Auto Market I-10/3 traders demand construction of bridge at Nullah Lai
DNA Islamabad, NOV 22 – A delegation of Traders Welfare Association, Auto Market, I-10/3, Islamabad led by its President Musharraf Janjua and Secretary General Salawar Khan Afridi visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry and highlighted the key issues of their market before the office bearers of ICCI for redress. Addressing the delegation, Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry said that CDA has now started development works in markets and assured them that CDA would hopefully initiate the development works in their market as well.Read More