Sunday, December 20th, 2020
Formal education policy on the cards for Pakistan: Shafqat Mahmood
ISLAMABAD, DEC 20 (DNA) – The education ministry has started formulating a formal education policy for Pakistan, Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood said. Taking to Twitter on Sunday, he said that while the government has taken a number of initiatives including a single national curriculum, an education policy “is very necessary” for Pakistan. “So on my direction, a process has been started by the Ministry of Education which includes widespread consultation,” Mahmood said, adding that suggestions are welcome. On June 25, Prime Minister Imran Khan said that his government isRead More
Pakistan takes up reprehensible attack on UNMOGIP Observers by India with UN
DNA ISLAMABAD, DEC 20 – Pakistan has taken up the reprehensible attack by India on the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) Observers and their vehicle along the Line of Control (LoC) with the United Nations, urging it to initiate a transparent investigation into the incident. In a letter addressed to the UN Secretary General (UNSG) and the President of the Security Council, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, stated that deliberate targeting of the UN Observers and their vehicle – which was clearly marked withRead More
Stage play ‘Shadi Ho Tu Aisi’ presented at PUCAR
RAWALPINDI, DEC 20 (DNA) – A stage play ‘Shadi Ho Tu Aisi’ was presented at Punjab Council of the Arts which highlighted social issues relating to marital problems. The play was written and directed by Saleem Affandi. Prominent artists, Waheed Minhas, Babar Abbas, Reha Yousaf, Shahzad Ghaffar, Sapna Shah, Hina Gul, Liaqat Shah, Hameed Babar, Khawar Ayub and Saleem Affandi were included in the play. The story revolves round the marital problems and social rituals. A large number of people following COVID-19 SOPs watched the play. Director Arts Council WaqarRead More
Premier League: Everton’s Ancelotti relishes ‘top performance’ following Arsenal triumph
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti said that the side put on a top performance to beat Arsenal 2-1 in their Premier League fixture on Saturday. The victory sends The Blues to second place on the points table while defending champions Liverpool registered an emphatic 7-1 win over Crystal Palace. Ancelotti’s Everton have won their past three matches after a wobble. “We are pleased,” said the Italian boss. “The position in the table is really good. But as I said last week it is not the end of the season, we haveRead More
Karachi: Three Pearl Continental restaurants sealed over SOP violations
KARACHI, DEC 20 – Three restaurants in Karachi’s Pearl Continental Hotel were sealed on Saturday night for violating the government’s coronavirus SOPs. For restaurants, the SOPs include maintaining social distance between patrons, outdoor dining, wearing masks and closing at 10pm. The three restaurants did not close on time. The restaurants are Chandani Restaurant, Tai Pan and Sakura. According to South Deputy Commissioner Irshad Sodhar, there is a zero-tolerance policy against anyone not following the government’s orders. “All these restaurants sealed had allowed indoor dining despite a ban.” Sodhar has requestedRead More
Firdous Ashiq Awan accepts boxer Amir Khan’s challenge
LAHORE – “Bring whoever you want to, I will fight them,” Special Assistant to the Punjab Chief Minister on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said. During a press conference in Lahore on Sunday, she said that she wants to have a match with people who will “come up to her level”. To this, British boxer Amir Khan, who is in Pakistan on a visit and was attending the conference, challenged the politician to defeat PML-N’s Maryam Nawaz in a boxing match. Awan has been in the limelight on social mediaRead More