Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020
Pakistan welcomes announcement of agreement between Afghan parties
DNA ISLAMABAD, DEC 2 – Pakistan welcomed the announcement regarding the agreement reached on rules and procedures by the Afghan parties in Doha. This is another significant step forward. The agreement reflects a common resolve of the parties to secure a negotiated settlement. It is an important development contributing towards a successful outcome of Intra-Afghan Negotiations, which we all hope for. Pakistan will continue to support Intra-Afghan Negotiations, culminating in an inclusive, broad-based and comprehensive political solution paving the way for a peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan.
COMSTECH-IFS approve 33 million rupees science projects in OIC states
ISLAMABAD, DEC 2 (DNA) – OIC ministerial standing committee on scientific and technological cooperation (COMSTECH), Islamabad and International Foundation for Science (IFS), Stockholm, Sweden have selected seventeen research projects from 10 OIC member states – Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Togo and Uganda for the session 2020. A total funding of US$ 210,197 has been granted to these projects. These projects have been granted in the fields of animal production, crop science, food science, forestry/ agroforestry, natural products and social science. Project funding granted inRead More
Delegation of PID Lahore visits Virtual University
ISLAMABAD, DEC 2 (DNA) – A delegation of officers from Press Information Department (PID) Lahore visited the Virtual University of Pakistan head office on Wednesday. The delegation was received by GM Marketing Virtual University Ms. Rubina Ali. The officials in the delegation included DG PID Mr. Saeed Sheikh, Deputy Director Ms. Uzma Saleem, Deputy Director Ms. Ishrat Akhtar and Information officer Ms. Sameera Liaquat. PID Officials attended a meeting chaired by the Rector Virtual University Mr. Naeem Tariq along with GM Marketing VU Ms. Rubina Ali and GM VTV Mr.Read More
CGSS, Embassy of Azerbaijan discuss ways to promote institutional cooperation
ISLAMABAD, DEC 2 (DNA) – Muhammad Saleem Mazhar, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, University of Punjab, Lahore & CGSS Management visited the Embassy of Azerbaijan to Pakistan and met with Ali Alizada, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Pakistan. During the meeting, various initiatives were proposed to enhance regional and academic connectivity as well as bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Pakistan. It was agreed that the Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS), Islamabad will act as a bridge between the student fraternity of Punjab University and institutions in Azerbaijan for close academicRead More
PM Imran approves civil servants efficiency and discipline rules
ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday approved Civil Servants Efficiency and Discipline Rules, 2020 to ensure transparent and effective internal accountability of civil servants. To speed up the process of ensuring efficiency and discipline among the civil bureaucracy, the tier of Authorized Officer has been eliminated, leaving only two tiers, which include Authority and Inquiry Officer and Committee. The two-tier process will resolve the issue of the decision of disciplinary proceedings at a lower level by awarding minor penalties by the Authorized Officer, without seeking approval of theRead More
SC adjourns further hearing of Daniel Pearl murder case
ISLAMABAD : The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned further hearing on appeal of the Sindh government in Daniel Pearl murder case, until tomorrow (Thursday). Sindh government seeking suspension of the Sindh High Court (SHC) verdict of acquitting four convicts in the American reporter’s murder case. A three-judge bench of the apex court headed by Justice Mushir Alam, hearing appeals filed by the Sindh government and the parents of victim Daniel Pearl challenging the April 02 high court verdict that overturned the sentences of four convicts in the case. Farooq H.Read More