Friday, December 11th, 2020
Perak PAS apologises to Sultan Nazrin for no-show at palace
IPOH, Dec 11 — Perak PAS today publicly apologised for failing to appear before Perak’s Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah when instructed to do so on Tuesday. State PAS commissioner Razman Zakaria (Gunong Semanggol), Mohd Akmal Kamaruddin (Selama); and Khalil Yahaya (Kubu Gajah) made the apology in a joint press conference at their party headquarters in Medan Istana here. “We humbly express our apology to the Sultan for failing to heed his decree for an audience on December 8 at 3pm in Istana Kinta,” said Razman. “In regard to this, PerakRead More
EU provides Euro 58 mn for water security
A.M.Bhatti ISLAMABAD: The European Union will provide EUR 58 million (PKR 11.1 Billion) to support the Government of Balochistan in its efforts to address water scarcity and improve access and quality of primary and middle-level education in the province. The announcement follows the signing of two new financing agreements today by Mr. Noor Ahmed, Secretary, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Ms. Androulla Kaminara, Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan. The five-year Euro 40 Million programme on water governance – to be implemented from 2021 – will contribute to theRead More
Pakistan Navy, ANF seize drugs in a joint operation
DNA KARACHI, DEC 11 – In a joint operation, Pakistan Navy (PN) along with Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) apprehended 200 Kg of Ice and 99 Kg of Crystal off Jiwani, Baluchistan. The drugs, valued at approximately Rs 1.8 billion, were to be smuggled to unknown destination through Arabian Sea. The seized drugs were handed over to ANF for legal proceedings. Successful execution of joint Anti-Narcotics Operation is a demonstration of PN resolve to counter illegal activities in the Maritime Zones of Pakistan and promote maritime security in the region.
SCODA welcomes Pakistani community to strengthen economic ties
SHANGHAI, Dec. 11 (DNA): The management committee of Shanghai Cooperation Organization Demonstration Area (SCODA) exchanged views with the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on economic and trade cooperation. According to Gwadar Pro, recommendations for nine industrial parks in Pakistan to interact with SCODA, investment policy and model of SCODA and other related issues were discussed. Mr. Xiang Zhiqiang, member of the Party Working Committee and Deputy Director of the Management Committee of SCODA welcomed KCCI and its member enterprises to carry out trade cooperation. He advocated KCCI toRead More
Pakistan confers civil award on Chinese Commerce Minister
BEIJING, Dec. 11 (DNA): Pakistan has awarded Zhong Shan, Minister for Commerce with the “Hilal-i-Pakistan” award in recognition of his outstanding services towards Pakistan and strengthening of Pakistan-China relations. According to Gwadar Pro, Ambassador to China Moin ul Haque conferred the “Hilal-i-Pakistan” civil award of Pakistan upon Mr. Zhong Shan, on behalf of the President of Pakistan at a special Investiture Ceremony held at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. Speaking at the ceremony, the Ambassador said the award recognized Mr. Zhong’s contributions as a great friend of Pakistan and an ardent advocateRead More
China’s AI company eyes smart control of COVID in Pakistan: CEN
 BEIJING, Dec. 11 (DNA): China’s AI company eyes smart control of COVID-19 in Pakistan, China Economic Net (CEN) reported on Friday. The company will launch an AI Outbound Calling System for Epidemic Prevention and Control in Pakistan next month as the second wave of coronavirus grips Pakistan, according to iFLYTEK, a Chinese company well-known for its AI products and their sector-based applications. It stated this while attending the 12th China Overseas Investment Fair (COIFAIR). As per iFLYTEK, they are now collaborating with Pakistan’s National Center of Artificial Intelligence (NCAI)Read More