Tuesday, December 29th, 2020
Pakistan keen to expand ties with Uzbekistan: PM Imran
Saifullah/DNA ISLAMABAD: Uzbekistan’s Minister for Transport Makhkamov Ilkham called on Prime Minister Imran Khan,. During the meeting, matters relating to bilateral relations, regional connectivity, and peace and security in the region were discussed. The Prime Minister underscored Pakistan’s fraternal ties with Uzbekistan based on common religious, historic and cultural bonds and reaffirmed the commitment to further deepen bilateral cooperation in all spheres. The Prime Minister recalled his last meeting with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and stated that Pakistan looked forward to his visit at the earliest convenience. The Prime MinisterRead More
IICR organizes webinar titled “Removing Pitfalls: Re-imagining the Education System of Pakistan”
DNA ISLAMABAD, DEC 29 – Islamabad Institute of Conflict Resolution (IICR) organized a webinar on education system of Pakistan, titled “Removing Pitfalls: Re-imagining the Education System of Pakistan”.the webinar included eminent speakers which highlighted the existing lacunas in the education system and how it can be improved through various means. The session was moderated by Ms. Sabah Aslam, Founder IICR, while the rest of the rooster included, Dr. Amna Mehmood, Dean Social Sciences IIUI, Dr. Tanveer Afzal, Assistant professor Department of Education AIOU, Mr. Khurram Ellahi Khan, PhD Scholar andRead More
NAB arrests PML-N leader Khawaja Asif in assets beyond means case
ISLAMABAD – The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Tuesday arrested PML-N leader Khawaja Asif in assets beyond means case. The PML-N leader was arrested from Ahsan Iqbal’s house in Islamabad. NAB spokesperson Nawazish Ali Asim has confirmed to The News that Asif has been arrested in a case of assets beyond means. The arrest was made soon after a PML-N meeting — held to decide whether the party’s lawmaker should resign from the Senate or not — concluded. Sources informed Geo News that the chairman NAB had signed on Khawaja Asif’s arrestRead More
UK reported detection of a variant of SARS-COV-2; B.1.1.7
DNA LONDON – The United Kingdom reported the detection of a variant of SARS-COV-2; B.1.1.7, also called VOC-202012/01, earlier this month. Preliminary analysis by their experts suggests that this particular variant may be more transmissible; there is NO evidence so far to suggest that the infection caused by this variant is more severe. This strain has also been detected in other countries. The Government has taken a number of steps to respond to this development. On the 21st December 2020, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) decided to limitRead More
Afghan Minister for Industries, Commerce calls on Ali Haider Zaidi
DNA ISLAMABAD, DEC 29 – Afghan Minister for Commerce and Industry, Nisar Ahmad called on Federal Minister of Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Tuesday. The focus of the discussion between the two ministers was related to bilateral trade and enhancing cooperation through the ports. Federal Minister Ali Zaidi informed Minister Nisar Ahmad about Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision of improving relations with Afghanistan. Also, developing strong ties between the two brotherly countries were reaffirmed along with discussions over enhancing cooperation on maritime issues. Afghanistan’s Commerce and Industries Minister expressedRead More
Politics of anarchy is an effort to halt progress: CM Buzdar
LAHORE, DEC 29 (DNA) – Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has on Tuesday said that the politics of anarchy is an effort to halt the national progress but the era of corruption is a part of past and will not return. The Punjab CM said in his statement that the former rulers are reaping what they sowed. He said the sole agenda of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government is to serve people and Pakistan is making progress under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan. Usman Buzdar said, “Implementation onRead More