Tuesday, January 5th, 2021
Russia keen to supply its vaccine to Pakistan
Russian Direct Investment Fund’s (RDIF) head writes a letter to Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Faisal Sultan in this regard DNA ISLAMABAD: Russia has once again offered to supply Pakistan its Sputnik-V vaccine. Sources privy to the development told media that the Russian Direct Investment Fund’s (RDIF) head wrote a letter to Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Faisal Sultan through the country’s embassy in Islamabad seeking details of the vaccine registration process. In the letter, the sources said Kirill Dmitriev, the headRead More
Johnson announces new national lockdown for England
LONDON — Boris Johnson has announced a new lockdown for England that will last until at least mid-February as the country reels from a faster-spreading new version of the coronavirus. Britain’s prime minister said that the restrictions will require people to stay at home and primary and secondary schools to close alongside all non-essential shops. University students will not return to campus and restaurants will only be permitted to provide take-out services. Johnson said that the measures were necessary to avoid the UK’s health service from being overwhelmed, as the countryRead More
FPCCI says UN resolution on Kashmir conflict still a reality
DNA Lahore, JAN 5 – Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Vice President Raja Muhammad Anwar has said the Indian government’s policy of hatred had threatened peace in the entire region. The Indian government wanted to change the demography of Kashmir, however, its attempts seem to be in vain. Talking to Vice President of Pakistan Businesses Forum, Ch Ahmad Jawad at FPCCI Regional Office, Anwar said Kashmiris are writing a history of courage, bravery and determination with their continued grapple for freedom in the face of immenseRead More
Pakistan status of major non-NATO ally may be terminated
WASHINGTON: A bill has been introduced by US Republican Congressman Andy Biggs to terminate Pakistan’s designation as a major non-NATO ally. Currently, there are 17 Major non-NATO allies The bill to remove Pakistan’s special status, which allows access to US defence supplies and participation in cooperative defence research and development programmes. Pakistan was given the designation as a major non-NATO ally during the Bush administration in 2004. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. The Economic Times reported that this new bill will also askRead More
ICCI, ICC demand development of Islamabad as a model city
ISLAMABAD, JAN 5 (DNA) – A delegation of Islamabad Citizens Committee (ICC) led by its President S.M. Siddiq Hassan visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) and held a meeting with Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President ICCI to discuss matters for the better development of the federal capital. Shafeeq Siddiqui Vice President, Shams Ul Haq Awan Secretary General, Ajaz Kaleem Ashraf Finance Secretary, Chaudhry Tahir Mehmood Information Secretary and Ali Ahmed Farooqui IT Secretary were in the delegation. Abdul Rehman Khan, Vice President ICCI, Khalid Chaudhry, Mian RamzanRead More
Pak vs NZ: Pakistani bowlers under fire for setting worst records during second Test
KARACHI: Pakistani bowlers drew flak after setting new records of below-par performance during New Zealand’s first innings of the 2nd Test against the kiwis at Christchurch. Kiwis declared innings after scoring 659-6, which is the 4th highest ever innings total being scored against Pakistan in Test Cricket, leaving green shirts under fear of an innings defeat. Only thrice in history teams have scored more runs against Pakistani bowlers in an innings of a Test match; 790-3 by West Indies in 1958, 690 by New Zealand in 2014, and 675-5 byRead More