Tuesday, January 12th, 2021
Chinese companies asked to invest in Pakistan with technology transfer
ISLAMABAD, JAN 12 (DNA) – Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President leading a delegation of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) visited the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Islamabad and held a meeting with Xie Guoxiang, Minister Counsellor (Economic and Commercial) to discuss possibilities of further improving bilateral trade and investment relations between Pakistan and China. Fatma Azim Senior Vice President and Abdul Rehman Khan Vice President ICCI were in the delegation. She Hua Shiang, Gong Dahui and others were also present at the occasion. Sardar YasirRead More
CAS Mujahid Anwar Khan praises professionalism of Azerbaijan Air Force
ISLAMABAD, JAN 12 (DNA) – Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force called on Lt Gen Ramiz Tahirov, Commander Azerbaijan Air Force, today. Matters of mutual interest and bilateral cooperation came under discussion. The Air Chief praised the professionalism of Azerbaijan Air Force and assured his counterpart of PAF’s full support; especially in the domain of training. Commander Azerbaijan Air Force commended the high standards of the PAF training system and acknowledged its support towards training of Azeri Air Force personnel. He alsoRead More
AIOU announces free matriculation education for Gilgit Baltistan
ISLAMABAD, JAN 12 (DNA) – Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has announced free matriculation education for the people of Gilgit Baltistan from spring 2021 semester. The admissions will commence from January 15, 2021. This announcement was made by the Vice Chancellor, AIOU, Prof Dr Zia Ul- Qayyum during his media briefing the other day. He highlighted the role of AIOU in promoting education and enhancing rate of literacy in the country. He was of the opinion that nobody should be deprived of right to education owing to lack of resources.Read More
Pak Navy conducts successful live weapons firing in North Arabian Sea
KARACHI, JAN 12 (DNA) – In an impressive fire power display, Pakistan Navy Fleet units demonstrated combat readiness and war fighting potential through live weapons firing at North Arabian Sea. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi graced the occasion as Chief Guest and witnessed the event along-with other senior naval officers. Pakistan Navy Submarines successfully engaged their intended targets with Anti-Ship Missiles and Torpedoes. The successful firings have re-affirmed Pakistan Navy’s offensive capability and operational readiness. Chief of the Naval Staff expressed his complete satisfaction onRead More
IEP holds CPD for young engineers on aviation electronics
DNA ISLAMABAD, JAN – The Institution of Engineers, Pakistan Rawalpindi, Islamabad Centre (IEP-RIC) organized here a Continued Professional Development (CPD)-lecture on Aviation Electronics (Communication & Navigation Equipment) for the benefit of young engineers. The event was conducted by Engr Ahmad Shamim and Gp Capt (r) Engr Najamuddin, Secretary IEP-RIC was the Resource Person on the occasion, who explained various technical aspects of Aviation Electronics with special reference to Communication and Navigation system. Gp Capt ® Najamuddin shared with the participants his vast experience and rich knowledge in the field ofRead More
Ustad Karim Khalili Leader Hezb-e-Wahdat-e Islami, Afghanistan calls on Foreign Minister
Islamabad, 12 Jan 2021 : Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi received Ustad Mohammad Karim Khalili, Leader of the Hezb-e-Wahdat-e Islami, Afghanistan, and his accompanying delegation, today. During the meeting, views were exchanged on Pakistan-Afghanistan relations and progress in the Afghan peace process. The Foreign Minister reiterated Pakistan’s consistent support for a peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan. He underscored that after the Afghans, Pakistan was the country most desirous of peace in Afghanistan. The Foreign Minister underlined that the people of Pakistan and Afghanistan were linked through immutable bonds ofRead More