Tuesday, December 8th, 2020
Pakistan Navy celebrates 62nd Gwadar Day
KARACHI, DEC 08 (DNA) – Pakistan Navy celebrated 62nd Gwadar Day with traditional fervour to mark the merger of Gwadar with Pakistan. The Day was celebrated every year whereas various activities were held at Gwadar under the auspices of Pakistan Navy and Commander Coast (COMCOAST), Vice Admiral Zahid llyas graced the occasion as Chief Guest, said a Pakistan Navy press release. The Chief Guest while interacting with the notables, highlighted Pakistan Navy’s commitment for the development of coastal region. He also underscored rigorous efforts of Pakistan Navy to ensure Maritime SecurityRead More
Norway climbs four places on Climate Change Performance Index
OSLO – Norway climbed four places and is now in eighth place on the Climate Change Performance Index. Sweden remained in fourth place, while the top three places were empty. The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) ranks countries in four areas: greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy, energy use, and climate policy. No country is doing well enough in all areas to deserve a place on the podium, according to the CCPI. “Even if all countries did the same as those at the top, it would not be enough to avoidRead More
SHC orders demolition of commercial structures on state land in 48 hrs
SUKKUR, DEC 08 (DNA) – Sindh High Court (SHC) circuit bench Sukkur on Tuesday ordered demolition of commercial buildings on the state land within 48 hours. Earlier, the bench expressed resentment over non-compliance of the court orders to remove encroachments from the land of the irrigation department. “Why the illegally built buildings were not demolished within two weeks deadline given by the court,” the bench questioned. “These buildings should be demolished within 48 hours at any cost,” the court ordered. The bench demanded compliance report of the court order from concernedRead More
KP Info Technology Board starts second phase of ‘Women Empowerment through Digital Skills’
DNA PESHAWAR, DEC 8 – After successfully equipping 500 females with digital skills from the province, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board has embarked on the next phase of the journey to further train 2500 young women and enable them to play their role in boosting the digital economy of the province in specific and Pakistan in general. The said initiative is a component of KPITB’s initiative, “Digital Jobs in KP”, applications for which have been opened for registrations. ‘Women Empowerment through Digital Skills’ is a component of Digital Jobs inRead More
Secy general message on international anti-corruption day
In recent years, anger and frustration have erupted at corrupt leaders and governments. In some countries, people have taken to the streets with demands for social justice and accountability. Amidst these deep concerns, the COVID-19 crisis creates additional opportunities for corruption. Governments are spending rapidly to get economies back on track, provide emergency support and procure medical supplies. Oversight may be weaker. And the development of vaccines and treatments adds to the risk of bribery and profiteering. Corruption drains resources from people who need them, undermines trust in institutions, exacerbatesRead More
NUST stands among int’l awardees for GCRF project on Gastroenteritis
ISLAMABAD, Dec 08 (DNA): Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) of the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a project Quantifying the Transmission Routes of Gastroenteritis (GastroPak) to a consortium of researchers from the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) Pakistan, Earlham Institute UK, University of Warwick UK, Cranfield University UK, Institute of Development Studies UK, National University of Ireland Galway, University of Agriculture Faisalabad and Brigham and Women’s Hospital USA. The grant is worth GBP 2 Million, out of which GBP 0.534 Million, has been granted toRead More