Sunday, January 17th, 2021
Mayor Islamabad assures to resolve issues of business community
ISLAMABAD, JAN 17 (DNA) – A delegation of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry led by Vice President Abdul Rehman Khan visited the office of Pir Adil Gilani and congratulated him on his election as Mayor Islamabad. Former Senior Vice President ICCI Khalid Chaudhry, Executive Member Mehboob Ahmed Khan, Irfan Chaudhry and Tahir Mahmood Chaudhry were in the delegation. Abdul Rehman Khan invited the Mayor Islamabad to visit ICCI, which he accepted and promised to visit the Chamber next week. Addressing the delegation, Pir Adil Gilani Mayor Islamabad said thatRead More
The Fall of Trump..!
Shazia Asif Bhatti The United States is considered to be the custodian of the great democratic traditions where tolerance, equality and freedom of expression are interpreted as the unique characteristics of the society. This history spans not a few decades, but two hundred years old.In a few years, or even in just four years, this golden history of the United States has not been tarnished by a brazen figure in the highest office but made ashamed of all the Americans who always believe in constitution and democratic norms. DespiteRead More
Economic outlook: Rupee to remain stable against US dollar in week starting Jan 18
KARACHI : Pakistani rupee will likely remain stable or marginally weaken against the United States dollar in the coming week as demand for the hard currency from importers increases. A foreign exchange trader said the local unit is expected to follow a range-bound trading pattern for the next week. “However, any uptick in the US dollar demand for import payment, especially oil, could hamper the rupee’s stability.” Another trader said the local unit may trade on the backfoot to the dollar in the coming sessions if an expected demand forRead More
PNS NASR sails for several African countries
Karachi : Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) NASR has sailed for visiting several African countries with a mission to help them on humanitarian grounds. According to the Pakistan Navy Spokesperson, the ship will provide essential commodities to the flood-hit and drought-affected African countries, including Djibouti, Sudan and Niger. The ship will also make a goodwill gesture visit to Kenya. The visit activity is aimed to promote bilateral relations and explore new dimensions of cooperation with African countries under the Government’s “Engage Africa Policy”. Earlier in the month of November, last year,Read More
Uganda’s long-time leader Yoweri Museveni declared election winner
Uganda’s long-time President Yoweri Museveni has been re-elected, electoral officials say, amid accusations of vote fraud by his main rival Bobi Wine. Mr Museveni won almost 59% of the vote, with Bobi Wine trailing with about 35%, the Electoral Commission said. Thursday’s poll may turn out to be the “most cheating-free” in the history of the African nation, the president said. Bobi Wine, a former pop star, vowed to provide evidence of vote-rigging when internet connections were restored. The government shut down the internet ahead of voting day, a moveRead More
Provinces free to import anti-coronavirus vaccine, says NCOC chief Asad Umar
Karachi : National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) chief Asad Umar has asserted that provinces and private entities are allowed to import anti-coronavirus vaccines approved by the Drug Regulatory Authority Pakistan (DRAP). “From day 1, the NCOC has adopted the policy that the federal government shall not have the monopoly to import anti-coronavirus vaccines,” the federal minister told Shahzad Iqbal . “Provinces and private entities including hospitals have been allowed to import the vaccines that are approved by DRAP.” Umar was responding to Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Pechuho seekingRead More