DNA ISLAMABAD, DEC 16 – Human Development Foundation (HDF) held a Seminar on Wednesday in Islamabad. The event was graced as Chief Guest by Qasim Suri, the Deputy Speaker National Assembly and Dr Nausheen Hamid, Parliamentary Secretary for Health as the Guest of Honor. Mr Azhar Saleem, CEO, Human Development Foundation (HDF) stated that Pakistan is among the countries with high tobacco burdens with respect to health. According to Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS), lead by World Health Organization (WHO) GATS (2014), 19.1 per cent of adults in Pakistan used tobaccoRead More

DNA ISLAMABAD, DEC 16 – Pakistan is deeply concerned on the imposition of sanctions on Turkey by the United States. Pakistan remains opposed to imposition of unilateral coercive measures against any country in principle. The solution to all issues lies in dialogue, diplomacy and mutual understanding. Pakistan acknowledges and appreciates Turkey’s invaluable role towards regional and international peace and stability. The people and the Government of Pakistan reiterate their strong support for the Government and the people of Turkey in their quest for national security, peace and prosperity, and asRead More

KARACHI, DEC 16 (DNA) – Two Chinese companies in Pakistan have sought permission from the government for arranging vaccination of Chinese workers. China Zhongyuan Engineering Corporation(CZEC) and China Ocean Engineering Construction General Bureau (COECG) in a letter to the government have sought permission for arranging vaccination of their workers. “The companies have decided to arrange coronavirus vaccination of their 5,000 Chinese workers the government of Pakistan should grant permission for the vaccination,” the letter reads. “Around 5,000 Chinese workers of CZEC and COECG were stationed in Karachi,” according to the letter. “TheRead More

DNA ISLAMABAD – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi held a telephonic conversation with the Dutch Foreign Minister, Mr. Staphanus Abraham Blok, today. During the telephone call the two Foreign Ministers discussed matters of mutual interest, including the Covid-19 Pandemic, bilateral relations, regional matters as well as cooperation at multilateral fora.   The two sides expressed satisfaction at the current state of bilateral relations. They appreciated the continuity of regular mechanisms between the two sides including Pakistan-The Netherlands Bilateral Political Consultations.   The two Ministers exchanged views about the socio-economic ramificationsRead More

ISLAMABAD, DEC 16 (DNA) – Oil tanker drivers in Islamabad and Rawalpindi have staged a strike and asked the administration to increase their operating hours. Members of the Oil Tankers Association have parked their vehicles in Rawat, Islamabad. Nauman Butt, the spokesperson of the association, said the administration has allowed them to operate their tankers from 10pm to 6am. He said it is not possible for drivers to reach petrol pumps and ensure they get the required supply in only eight hours. They announced a strike after failed negotiations with theRead More