Wednesday, January 13th, 2021
Bringing Nawaz back is govt’s responsibility: Fawad Ch
ISLAMABAD, JAN 13 (DNA) – Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry has said that Nawaz Sharif went abroad by deceiving people and it is responsibility of government to bring him back to Pakistan. Talking to media persons, Fawad Chaudhry requested Prime Minister Imran Khan to start an inquiry into former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s travel to London. He further said that country is facing power problems from last 15 years and previous government made mistakes regarding this issue. Fawad Chaudhry said that Pakistan is becoming self-sufficient in the fieldRead More
Pakistan, Turkey sign MoU to promote cooperation in education sector
ISLAMABAD, JAN 13 (DNA) – Pakistan and Turkey have on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for promotion of cooperation in the education sector. The MoU was signed by Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu and Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood in Islamabad. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi was also present on the occasion. The development occurred after Shah Mehmood Qureshi held a meeting with Mevlut Cavusoglu, who is on an official visit to Pakistan, and reviewed bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and international issues. Earlier today, President Dr.Read More
PM assures provision of complete justice to father of Usama Satti
ISLAMABAD, JAN 13 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday assured to provide justice to family of slain Usama Satti – killed in fake encounter – as victim’s father Nadeem Younus called on him here. Usam Nadeem Satti, a resident of G-13 Islamabad, was allegedly shot dead on January 2 by personnel of the Anti-Terrorist Squad in the wee hours, claiming that they were chasing some dacoits. The prime minister prayed peace of the departed soul and strength to the victim family to bear the loss. He also expressed heartfelt griefRead More
Exports of home textiles increases by 16 percent to $2,017 million: Razak
ISLAMABAD, JAN 13 (DNA) – Adviser to the Prime Minister for Commerce and Investment on Wednesday said that the textiles sector is maintaining its export growth, which shows the exports of home textiles increased by 16 percent to $ 2,017 million for July-December 2020. It is heartening to note that the textiles sector is maintaining its export growth; the Advisor said this on his official twitter account. He said the figures for July-December 2020 show that the exports of home textiles increased by 16 percent to 42,017 million, Readymade Garments byRead More
PSDP releases Rs319.56 bn for social sector uplift projects
ISLAMABAD, JAN 13 (DNA) – The Federal Government has released Rs. 319.56 billion for various ongoing and new social sector uplift projects till date under its Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2020-21. The released funds include Rs. 207.17 billion for federal ministries, Rs.87 billion for corporations, Rs. 25.25 billion for special areas, and Rs. 750 million for the Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA), according to the latest data released by the Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform. The total PSDP allocation for ERRA for the year 2020-21 is Rs. 1.5Read More
Ertrugul team indebted to Pakistan for recognition; huge appreciation
Ertugrul was a private production nevertheless it got government attention when it became so popular in Pakistan. They said when Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan praised the drama and urged the fellow countrymen to watch it, then the Turkish government also follows the suit Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD: The well-known actors of blockbuster Turkish drama series Ertugrul- Resurrection Nurettin Sonmez know as Bamsi Beyrek and Ayberk Pekcan known as Artuk Bey have hoped to have joint drama production with the Pakistani counterpart adding they have received huge respect and acknowledgementRead More