Sunday, December 20th, 2020
UAE visa restrictions for Pakistan temporary, says FM Sheikh Abdullah
The restrictions on issuing visas due to the pandemic are temporary UAE-Pakistan relations have the depth and scope for further expansion Pakistan had established diplomatic ties with the UAE soon after it came into being ABU DHABI: The Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday said that the UAE’s decision to restrict issuing visas to Pakistanis has been taken due to the coronavirus pandemic, saying that the ban is temporary. He also added that UAE-Pakistan relations have the depth and scope for furtherRead More
Stringent implementation of laws urged for Margalla Hills National Park conservation
DNA ISLAMABAD – The experts speaking at a webinar on Sunday urged the government institutions to work according to their mandate and scope of work without any discrimination to conserve the natural ecosystems and habitats of the Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP). Stringent implementation of laws, capacity building of communities to understand the importance of the habitat they are living in, and participation of citizens and other stakeholders are very important in planning and implementation of the plans for the National Park. They asked the relevant institutions to make necessaryRead More
RCCI inks MoU with Lagos Chamber of Commerce
RAWALPINDI, DEC 20 (DNA) – Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) aiming to boost trade, increase exports and networking between the business community of Pakistan and Nigeria. The document was signed by Chamber President Muhammad Nasir Mirza and Dr Muda Yousuf on the behalf of Lagos Chamber. The signing ceremony was held on a virtual platform while Senior Vice President Osman Ashraf, Vice President Shahraiz A Malik, members of the executive committee, Mrs. Temitope AkintundeRead More
PARC to rebuild the farming community in FATA
ISLAMABAD, DEC 20 (DNA) – Chairman, PARC Dr. Muhammad Azeem Khan, set up the project of Adaptive Research cum Demonstrative Institute (ARDI) at Kam Sarobi, Miranshah, District North Waziristan on 19 December, 2020. Including up-gradation of PARC-AZRC, D. I. Khan, it is the fifth institution to be set up under the PSDP Mega Project (Up-gradation of Aird Zone Research Center) at a total cost of Rs 691.564 million. Within this PSDP mega project, PARC has set up five centers and four institutes. Dr. Azeem Khan indicates FATA is an underdevelopedRead More
Islamabad police issue confirmation list of Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors
ISLAMABAD, DEC 20 (DNA) – Islamabad police have issued confirmation list of 38 Inspectors and 141 Sub-Inspectors and approved their names against these ranks. Following directions of Inspector General of Police Islamabad Aamir Zulfiqar khan, a meeting of the Committee headed by DIG (Headquarters) was held at Central Police Office. The meeting was attended among others by its members including AIG (Establishment) Kamran Adil, AIG (Special Branch), SSP (Headquarters), SSP (Traffic) and DSP (Legal). The Committee approved the confirmation list and issued it. The issuance of such list would helpRead More
Oscars museum delayed again as pandemic grips Los Angeles
The long-awaited opening of Los Angeles’ Oscars museum was postponed again Friday due to the pandemic, with officials saying its scheduled April debut would be “irresponsible” as the city grapples with record coronavirus cases. The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, dedicated to the magic of movies and set to host iconic Hollywood treasures from Judy Garland’s “Wizard of Oz” ruby slippers to Dracula’s cape, has been beset by delays. It had been set to finally open April 30, the week after the Academy’s flagship event — the Oscars — butRead More