Monday, December 21st, 2020
President urges ummah to develop scientific knowledge
ISLAMABAD, DEC 21 (DNA) – Arif Alvi, President of Pakistan pointed out that the pace of scientific developments in the present era is so rapid that will widen the gap further between the developed and developing Muslim countries if immediate and focused actions are not taken. He identified the spirit of enquiry and boldness as characteristic of the Muslim scientists and philosophers in the glorious days of Muslim science and philosophy. The President mentioned that the COMSTECH is the only major institution in OIC, established for the socio-economic development ofRead More
Chinese ambassador, Gen. Bajwa discuss regional security including CPEC
DNA RAWALPINDI, DEC 21 – Nong Rong, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ. Matters of mutual interest, bilateral defence cooperation and regional security situation including CPEC were discussed during the meeting. Referring to recent visit of Chinese Defence Minister to Pakistan, COAS said that it will further strengthen our time-tested relations with our ‘Iron Brother’. Visiting dignitary also appreciated Pakistan’s role for peace and stability in the region.
TOGETHER FOR PEACE
Muhammad Azam Khan The present day world seem to have come full circle since the events of 9/11. Traditional threats now eclipse the previous dominant concern over non-traditional threats. The rise of China has become the most momentous event of the twenty first century. A rapid surge in China’s economic and military prowess is spawning an era of new world order. Never since the end of cold war did the United States find itself so challenged as it is today. With China and Russia forging a formidable strategic partnership asRead More
NAHE, HEC to begin capacity building trainings for employees
ISLAMABAD, DEC 21 (DNA) – The National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE) is organizing a series of trainings under its capacity building programme. This includes trainings for HEC staff in collaboration with the National Information Technology Board (NITB). The trainings will begin on Tuesday, 22nd December, with a comprehensive session on E-office procedure. E-office is an electronic system of office and operational management which will help make functions more efficient and improve accountability at HEC. The programme is being implemented across various ministries in the government, and has been approvedRead More
Sindh, Balochistan by-elections: Residents to vote on February 16
ISLAMABAD – The Election Commission of Pakistan has announced that the by-election for Malir’s PS-88, Sanghar’s PS-43 and Pishin’s PS-20 will be held on February 16. The documents of those contesting have to be submitted by December 28. A list of final contenders will be issued February 15. The PS-88 Malir seat had fallen vacant on June 2 after the death of minister for human settlement Ghulam Murtaza Baloch, who had contracted coronavirus. Sanghar’s PS-43 seat fell vacant when PPP MPA Jam Madad Ali passed away because of Covid-19 onRead More
New Belarus envoy arrived in Pakistan
DNA ISLAMABAD: The Govt of Belarus has appointed new ambassador in Pakistan. According to a communiqué Andrei Metelitsa has been appointed as Ambassador designate extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to Islamabad Republic of Pakistan. The ambassador-designate of Belarus has arrived in Pakistan. The Embassy of Belarus in Pakistan has formally announced arrival of the new ambassador. The embassy has also written letter to all diplomatic and UN missions in Pakistan as well as Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan.