Tuesday, December 15th, 2020
Pak Navy wants collaboration with local industry for indigenous production of its systems
DNA ISLAMABAD, DEC 15 – A delegation of Pakistan Navy visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry and held a meeting with Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan President to discuss the collaboration with local industries for designing, development, construction, training and tests/trials of various equipment used/fitted on board. Capt. Asif Maqsood Director Technical Development, Cdr. Tasneem Ahmad Director Indigenous Technical Development and Lt. Cdr Amir Bin Hamid Staff Officer Indigenous Technical Development were in the delegation. Capt. Asif Maqsood said that Pakistan Navy was importing many parts and equipment to meetRead More
Federal cabinet likely to make petroleum commission’s report public
ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Imran Khan will chair the session of the federal cabinet to discuss 14-point agenda today. The federal government will deliberate upon publicising the investigation report of the petroleum commission. The agenda of the forthcoming cabinet meeting was extended by the inclusion of three more items. It is expected that the federal cabinet will give approval to make the probe report of the petroleum commission besides taking decisions for the initiation of strict actions against the responsible persons. Moreover, Attorney General of Pakistan will brief the cabinetRead More
UK Queen recognises Pakistani charity founder with Commonwealth Points of Light award
ISLAMABAD, DEC 15 (DNA) – The British High Commissioner Dr Christian Turner presented the award to Hamza Farrukh today at a ceremony arranged by the British High Commission in Islamabad. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has recognised Hamza Farrukh, representing Pakistan, as the 129th Commonwealth Point of Light in honour of his exceptional voluntary service providing clean water to local communities in Pakistan. Mr Farrukh runs a charitable project ‘Bondh-E-Shams’ (droplets of sunshine) which is serving over 45,000 people across 13 remote Pakistani villages. Hamza began Bondh-E-Shams’Read More
Gwadar Int’l Terminals witness significant developments despite COVID-19
DNA ISLAMABAD, Dec. 15 – Despite the ongoing Covid-19 and many othet challenges, the Gwadar International Terminals have made significant developments during 2020, says a report carried by Gwadar Pro on Tuesday. The management of the terminals (GITL) proudly mentioned their remarkable achievements during this year. This includes; the first International transshipment of Bulk and containerized cargo, Afghan transit trade of containerized and Bulk cargo, LPG imports etc, said Chairman China Overseas Ports Holding Company Zhang Baozhong. The GITL has worked together with Pakistan Customs (transit trade directorate), Customs bondedRead More
Japan grants USD 9.5 million to Pakistan for confronting COVID-19
DNA ISLAMABAD, DEC 15 – Government of Japan has extended a grant assistance of JPY 1 billion (approx. USD 9.5 million) to Pakistan for enhancing its capacity to confront COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. Notes to this effect were signed and exchanged between MATSUDA Kuninori, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan and Mr. Noor Ahmad, Secretary of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, in Islamabad on December 15, 2020. Equipment & machineries to be provided to medical institutions In this program, more than 30 types of medical equipment including the BedsideRead More
Genocide: a tale of Indian Muslims
Attiay Munawar Indian Muslims have been victims of Hindu prejudice since the founding of Pakistan and now their genocide continues. International experts and genocide research organizations have also expressed concern over the genocide of 200 million Muslims under the patronage of the Indian government. However, Human rights expert Tina Ramirez says persecution of Muslims is worsening their economic situation, with Indian Muslims suffering from constant fear and insecurity. The Indian state’s anti-Muslim sentiments and the worst treatment of Muslims have also been voiced by insiders, Leading Indian writer and politicalRead More