Monday, December 14th, 2020
Pak condemns attack on Saudi vessels
DNA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemns today’s terrorist attacks on oil transport vessels in Jeddah and Al-Shuqaiq, and on petroleum distribution station in Jizan in Saudi Arabia. These attacks threaten peace and security of Saudi Arabia, as well as the region. We call for their immediate cessation. Pakistan reiterates its full support and solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia against any threats to its security and territorial integrity.
Failed Lahore meeting must serve as wake-up call for PDM: Dr Firdous
LAHORE, DEC 14 (DNA) – Special Assistant to Chief Minister (SACM) Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said the people of Lahore showed no interest in the PDM public meeting, and the failed power show of 11-party alliance should serve as a wake-up call for it. In a statement issued on Monday, she said that heir-apparent of the house of Sharifs and her bondwomen should read the writing on the wall as the last nail had been put in the political coffin of the corrupt cabal. Participation of a few thousand spectatorsRead More
US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad meets Army chief
DNA RAWALPINDI, DEC 14 – Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation & General Austin Scott Miller, Commander Resolute Support Mission (RSM) in Afghanistan called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Matters of mutual interest including overall regional security situation with particular reference to ongoing Afghan reconciliation process were discussed during the meeting. COAS appreciated role of RSM for peace and stability in Afghanistan and assured that Pakistan will continue to play its positive role for peace and stability in the region. Visiting dignitaryRead More
Stability in Afghanistan crucial for peace: SCO Secy-General
ISLAMABAD, DEC 14 (DNA) – Vladimir Norov, the Secretary-General of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), has said that though coronavirus has incurred enormous damage to public health and global economy, it has brought new opportunities at the same time, accelerating the process of digital transformation in all sectors of life. He was speaking at the inaugural plenary of 4-day 23rd Sustainable Development Conference (SDC) titled: Sustainable Development in the Times of COVID-19, inaugurated by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) in Islamabad on Monday. Mr Norov said that the digital economyRead More
President underlines need for simplifying registration process of PWDs
ISLAMABAD, DEC 14 (DNA) – In order to facilitate differently-abled people, President Dr. Arif Alvi has underlined the need for simplifying the process of registration of persons with disabilities (PWDs). He urged the need to take effective measures to address the special needs of PWDs and encourage their active participation in various spheres of life. He expressed these views while chairing a meeting on registration of PWDs, at Aiwan-e-Sadr Monday. The meeting was attended by SAPM on Poverty Alleviation & Social Safety, Dr. Sania Nishter, Chairman NADRA, Mr. Usman Yousuf MobinRead More
Chinese ambassador extends support to PM’s vision for green Pakistan
DNA ISLAMABAD, DEC 14 – Three-member delegation led by Ambassador of China to Pakistan Nong Rong called on Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam, on Monday. Matters of bilateral interest including environmental sustainability, climate resilience and renewable energy came under discussion. Meanwhile, China’s ambassador said that his government is also committed to extend support to the green vision of Prime Imran Khan and his remarkable green initiatives including the Green Stimulus, a post-COVID-19 green recovery initiatives for restoring people’s lives and livelihood affected by theRead More