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Wednesday, January 20th, 2021

 

AJK President launches legal think-tank; calls for effective policing

ISLAMABAD, JAN 20 (DNA) – Sardar Masood Khan, President Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), on Tuesday inaugurated a legal think tank at Millennium University College (TMUC) to promote a comprehensive understanding of legal issues among all stakeholders and to bring forward actionable recommendations on international law, foreign policy and national security challenges of Pakistan. Addressing the inauguration ceremony organized by Centre for Law and National Security (CLNS) at Millennium University College, the AJK President said that the multilateral judicial process is complex and therefore it is important that the whole nationRead More


Rights activists urge govt to take measures to end cruelties against animals

ISLAMABAD, JAN 20 (DNA) – Measures to protect animals and to end cruelty against animals are the need of the hour to make our planet a peaceful and inclusive habitat for all. The animals’ rights activists said this while sharing their views with the participants of webinar ‘Plight of street animals in Pakistan; state of animal rights and a need for legislation’, organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), here on Wednesday. Representing Rabies Free Pakistan (RFP), Dr Wajiha Javed, emphasized on a multisectoral approach to sensitize the societyRead More


CCP to conclude first round of hearings in sugar cartelization case by next week

ISLAMABAD, JAN 20 (DNA) -The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has on 7th January 2021 commenced hearings in the proceedings against Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) and 84 member mills for prima facie cartelization, in violation of section 4 of the Competition Act 2010. Hearings were held on 7th, 8th, 11th, 15th and 20th January 2021 respectively and the CCP has so far heard PSMA and 40 sugar mills through their respective counsels. The matter was initially fixed for hearing on 20th, 24th and 25th November 2020, however, owing toRead More


FM Qureshi, EU ambassadors exchange views on areas of mutual interest

ISLAMABAD, JAN 20 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi hosted a working luncheon for the EU Ambassadors at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today. This is the second such luncheon hosted by the Foreign Minister which provided an opportunity to both sides to share their perspectives and plans to carry forward the relationship. The Foreign Minister welcomed the Ambassadors and stated that Pakistan greatly valued its relations with the European Union, which are based on shared values and common objectives of peace, prosperity and development. The Pakistan-EU relationship hasRead More


Pakistan greatly values its relations with Libya, says President Alvi

ISLAMABAD, JAN 20 (DNA) – President Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan highly values its close and fraternal ties with Libya and wants to further promote bilateral relations in all areas of mutual interest. He gave these remarks while talking to the Ambassador-designate of Pakistan to Libya, Major General (R) Rashad Javeed, who called on him, Aiwan-e-Sadr, today. While congratulating the Ambassador-designate on his appointment, the President urged him to take steps for improving commercial relations with Libya and work for the welfare of Pakistani diaspora. He welcomed the cessationRead More


The whole region will benefit from better Pakistan-Bangladesh relations

ISLAMABAD, JAN 20 (DNA) – Pakistan and Bangladesh should build relations through cultural diplomacy, as both countries share common religion, customs, cuisines, art and history. These were the remarks made by former High Commissioner of Pakistan to Bangladesh, Mr. Rafiuzzaman Siddiqui,while speaking at a webinar “Pakistan–Bangladesh Relations” organized by the Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS), earlier today. Speakers included former Ambassador to Indonesia,Ms. NasimFirdaus, Professor Shahiduzzaman,international security and foreign policy analystfrom Dhaka, and Mr. Imtiaz Gul, Executive Director of CRSS. He added that Sheikh Hasina can play aRead More