Tuesday, November 24th, 2020
A Pakistani worker secures award of BRI’s video compilation
BEIJING Nov.24 (DNA): The video Story of a Pakistani construction worker who works under CPEC project won the hearts of audiences and secured awards at the 2nd Belt and Road (BRI) Short Video Competition, says a report published by Gwadar Pro. Aside from presenting CPEC’s potential of sustainable development in the lives of individuals, the story also showcased Pakistani worker’s work ethic and dedication, which spoke loudly for the nations’ character. The 2nd Belt and Road (BRI) Short Video competition, co-organized by China Public Diplomacy Association, News Center of theRead More
Fakhar allowed to go home after testing negative in second COVID-19 test
Lahore : Left-handed opener Fakhar Zaman has been allowed to go home after testing negative in second COVID-19 test. Sources further revealed that all of his test reports are cleared and the 30-year-old is now feeling better. Note, Fakhar was ruled out of the New Zealand tour due to high fever which could lead to COVID-19 symptoms. The cricketer underwent two tests according to COVID protocols.
FO responds to media queries regarding reported briefing to a group of foreign envoys
DNA ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Foreign Office has responded to media queries regarding the reported briefing to a group of foreign envoys at the Indian Ministry of External Affairs on the so-called attempted terrorist attack in Nagrota district in Indian Illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), the Spokesperson said: Following presentation of the Dossier by Pakistan containing irrefutable evidence of India’s active planning, promoting, aiding, abetting, financing and execution of terrorist activities in Pakistan, the Indian Government has escalated its anti-Pakistan campaign, marked by false narratives, concocted evidence, and orchestrationRead More
SC admits Zardari’s plea for transfer of NAB cases to Karachi
ISLAMABAD : The Supreme Court on Tuesday admitted for hearing a plea of former president Asif Ali Zardari seeking transfer of corruption cases filed against him in Islamabad’s accountability courts to Karachi. After an initial hearing in his chamber, Justice Umar Ata Bandial set aside the SC registrar office’s objections to the plea. The SC judge ordered that the case be fixed before a bench for hearing within two weeks. Zardari through his counsel Farooq H Naek challenged the registrar office’s objections. On November 3, he approached the SC, requestingRead More
Pakistan condemns missile attack in Jedda
DNA ISLAMABAD, NOV 24 – Pakistan strongly condemned the missile attack by Houthi militants at petroleum distribution terminal in Jeddah causing a fire in a fuel tank which was successfully extinguished without any causalities. Pakistan calls for immediate cessation of such attacks that violate the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and threaten the lives of innocent civilians. We reaffirm our full support and solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia against any threats to its security and territorial integrity.
HEC abolishes two-year BA/BSc degree programmes
ISLAMABAD : The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has asked all the public and private universities and their affiliated colleges to abolish two-year BA/BSc degree programmes. According to a notification issued by the HEC, it will no longer recognise the degrees undertaken after the 2018 academic year. The HEC called for universities to immediately stop offering these degree programmes following the education commission’s decision of phasing out two-year BA/BSc programmes after the academic year 2018. “It has been noticed with grave concern that these programs are still being offered by universities/Read More