Wednesday, December 16th, 2020
AIOU uploads assignments marks of overseas students
DNA ISLAMABAD, DEC 16 – Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has finalized evaluation process of course assignments of overseas students enrolled in spring 2020 semester and their final result will soon be declared. According to Examinations Department, AIOU has completed the process of assignments’ assessment and uploaded marks of the students settled in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuweit, Qattar, Oman and Bahrain for matriculation and intermediate programs on the university website ([email protected]). The Examinations Department has further informed that final results of these programs would be announced soon. It is pertinentRead More
Fourth steering committee meeting convened to advance Rule of Law roadmap in Balochistan
DNA QUETTA , DEC 16 – The Steering Committee on the Rule of Law (RoL) Roadmap Balochistan convened its fourth stock take meeting on 16 December 2020 in Quetta. The session concluded with a firm commitment made by Mr. Ziaullah Langove, Minister Home & Tribal Affairs, GoB towards advancing the criminal justice sector reforms envisioned under the Rule of Law roadmap in Balochistan. Balochistan has achieved significant milestones under the RoL Roadmap Project since its inception to date. This project is being implemented by UNODC and supported by the BritishRead More
Import duties on metal should be waived: Mian Zahid
DNA KARACHI – Chairman of National Business Group of FPCCI, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum and All Karachi Industrial Alliance, and former provincial minister Mian Zahid Hussain on Wednesday said rising metal prices in the international market is hitting construction and other industries therefore all duties on import of metals should be waived. Taxes and duties on steel, iron, copper and aluminium should be waived to support the construction package which was introduced to support economic activities. Mian Zahid Hussain said that pandemic has increased prices ofRead More
Prince Faisal bin Fahd Prize for Sports Research
JEDDAH, DEC 16 – /DNA/ – The Institute for Leadership Development, affiliated with the Saudi Ministry of Sports, has re-launched the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Prize for Sports Research. The award aims to support research based on a sound scientific linguistic approach, answers the most questionable issues, and sheds light on opportunities in the sports field that are relevant to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The award seeks to provide financial support for academic work that develops new basic mathematical knowledge, or that builds its hypotheses on available knowledge, whichRead More
105 die of virus in single day
Shujaat Hamza ISLAMABAD, The total active COVID-19 cases in Pakistan on Wednesday were recorded 48,369 as 2,731 more people tested positive for the deadly virus during the last 24 hours. One Hundred and Five corona patients, 98 of whom were under treatment in hospital and seven in their respective homes or quarantines died on Tuesday, according to the latest update issued by the National command and Operation Centre (NCOC). During the last 24 hours most of the deaths had occurred in Sindh followed by the Punjab. It added thatRead More
EU Disinfo Lab exposes Indian designs: Shibli
Pakistan presents its perspective on regional issues on the basis of facts whereas India distorts facts and spreads false propaganda against Pakistan Rana Farrukh ISLAMABAD,):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Wednesday said Pakistan was a responsible and peaceful country and revelations made by EU Disinfo Lab has exposed Indian dirty tactics to undermine and destabilize Pakistan. Addressing a seminar titled “Understanding Hindutva Mindset and Indian Hegemonic Aspirations,” as a guest of honour, he said the EUs Disinfo Lab report has vindicated Pakistan as it hasRead More