Monday, November 30th, 2020
Embassy of Iran’s statement on assassination of Martyr Mohsen Fakhrizadeh
DNA Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, head of the Research and Innovation Organization of the Ministry of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Iran, was targeted and martyred in a terrorist attack in Tehran province on Friday evening, November 27th 2020. He was an official of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran and his assassination is a clear violation of international law, contrary to the UN Charter and internationally recognized laws and norms. Along with him, some other citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran have been martyred or wounded, whichRead More
Kaavan, Islamabad’s lonesome elephant, starts new life in Cambodia
Pakistan’s lonely elephant Kaavan arrived in Cambodia by cargo plane on Monday to start a new life with fellow pachyderms at a local sanctuary, the culmination of years of campaigning for his transfer by American singer Cher. Cher was on the tarmac at the airport of Cambodia’s second-biggest city Siem Reap to greet Kaavan and was photographed in sunglasses, black face mask and white jacket meeting the vets who accompanied the elephant, who made the long journey in a custom-made crate. Animal rescue organisation Four Paws said Kaavan had anotherRead More
Weapon used in nuclear scientist’s killing was made in Israel, says Iranian TV
Iran’s English-language Press TV said on Monday that the weapon used in the killing of a prominent Iranian nuclear scientist last week was made in Israel. “The weapon collected from the site of the terrorist act (where Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was assassinated) bears the logo and specifications of the Israeli military industry,” an unnamed source told Press TV. Speaking before the Press TV report, Israeli intelligence minister Eli Cohen told radio station 103 FM on Monday that he did not know who was responsible. Separately, Ali Shamkhani, the secretary of the country’s Supreme National Security Council, told stateRead More
E-commerce clearance facility to support exports in post-corona era: PRGMEA
PRGMEA chief asks govt to also launch Digital Market Policy in consultation with stakeholders KARACHI – The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) on Monday appreciated the efforts of Pakistan Customs to develop an e-commerce automated clearance facility in collaboration with the State Bank, saying the move will prove to be very effective for SMEs, helping them promote their business, especially in era of post-corona economic slowdown. In an awareness program PRGMEA Central chairman Sohail A. Sheikh and Chief Coordinator Ijaz Khokhar, briefed the members about e-commerce clearance facility developedRead More
AIOU announces assignments submission schedule
ISLAMABAD, NOV 30 (DNA) – Allama Iqbal Open University has uploaded assignments submission schedule for the programs offered in autumn 2020 semester including matriculation, FA and I Com on its website (www.aiou.edu.pk). According to the schedule assignment submission deadline for the submission of 1st assignment of all full credit courses of matriculation, FA and I Com is 30 November while the deadline for the submission of 2nd assignment is December 20. However, the students who are unable to submit 1st assignment by the deadline are allowed to submit it alongRead More
Chairman reviews increasing number of COVID-19 cases in NAB
DNA ISLAMABAD, NOV 30 – Justice (RETD) Javed Iqbal Chairman NAB chaired a meeting in wake of increasing number of COVID-19 cases in NAB to decide further course of action at NAB Headquarters. The meeting was attended by Hussain Asghar, Deputy Chairman NAB, Syed Asghar Haider, Prosecutor General Accountability, Zahir Shah, Director General Operations, Husnain Ahmad, DG Headquarters NAB and other senior officers of NAB. During the meeting, it was directed by NAB’s all officers/officials of NAB to strictly follow COVID-19 prevention guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) announced byRead More