Thursday, December 10th, 2020
PCB in talks with Rashid Latif, Shoaib Akhtar for chief selector role: Sources
Lahore : The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is having talks with former wicket-keeper batsman Rashid Latif and former speedster Shoaib Akhtar to become chief selector of the national team. According to sources, Rashid was not taking the role due to his commitment with the state TV but now his and Akhtar’s contract terminated a few days ago. PCB contacted both individuals after they lost jobs on state TV and the final agreement is likely to take place in the upcoming days. It must be noted that Misbah-ul-Haq’s tenure as chief selectorRead More
Nayyab Ali gets Franco-German HR award
A.M.Bhatti/DNA ISLAMABAD: To mark the Human Rights Day, every year since 2016, on 10th of December, Germany and France have been jointly presenting the Franco-German Prize for Human Rights and the Rule of Law to 15 human rights defenders, as a symbol of the common values carried by Germany and France and an illustration of their joint commitment to the protection and promotion of Human Rights. This year, and for the second time since its creation, the Franco-German Prize for Human Rights is given to a Pakistani citizen. Ms NayyabRead More
Pharma exports to Nigeria increased
DNA ISLAMABAD: Federal Capital, Islamabad (Pakistan) – Incumbent President (NCP) Chief Daniel Ilesanmi Imuzie expressed his personal views after a visit to Max Pharmaceuticals Rawat Industrial Estate, Rawalpindi. He said that the pharmaceutical imports from Pakistan to Nigeria have crossed more than double to US$1.3 trillion during the year 2020. He added that although there are currently over 130 pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria but Pakistan Pharmaceutical Industry is expected to penetrate through steady growth into the Nigerian Pharma Industry. Secretary General (NCP) Engr. Michael Lance Okafor highlighted that Nigeria Pakistan Pharma products have very brightRead More
Azerbaijan envoy delivers lecture on Nagorno-Karabakh issue
The lecture was arranged by Rawalpindi Law College. The ambassador highlighted various aspects of the issue and how Azerbaijan armed forces valiantly fought and took its territory back from aggressor Armenia DNA RAWALPINDI: Ambassador of Azerbaijan Ali Alizade delivered a lecture titled ‘”Settlement of international conflicts: Nagorno-Karabakh conflict,f rom diplomatic efforts to peace enforcement operation” dedicated to the death anniversary(December 12, 2003)of the National Leader of Azerbaijan. The lecture was arranged by Rawalpindi Law College. The ambassador highlighted various aspects of the issue and how Azerbaijan armed forces valiantly foughtRead More
Women & Tech Startups – Barriers & Opportunity
Adnan Mughal Women around the world are increasingly using technology and adapting it to their needs. Ecommerce can particularly help entrepreneurs, especially women in developing nations’ to overcome the usual market access and network challenges as internet-based enterprises can be operated at a very small scale. Moreover, e-commerce also reduces the cost associated with geographic distances, which implies potential gains for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) (including women owned/led enterprises) as they can go global more easily. With digital technology, women have been able to expand economic activity andRead More
Haier installs 2,184 cold chain devices for polio vaccine in Pakistan
BEIJING, Dec. 10 : Haier installed 2,184 cold chain devices for polio vaccine in Pakistan, Gwadar Pro reported on Thursday. A service team of Haier Pakistan trained health workers on how to manage the ‘cold chain’ to keep vaccines safe during transportation and storage. Moreover, Haier Pakistan donated protective equipment and living supplies to the locals, including 50,000 face masks and 25,000 food bags with flour, rice, sugar and other necessities to the residents of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is reported that the service tesm installed 2,184 devices nationwide, which benefitedRead More