Sunday, January 24th, 2021
Gold imports fall 52pc in 1st half of FY21
ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (DNA): The gold imports into the country decreased by 52.17 percent during the first half of the current fiscal year as compared to the corresponding period of last year, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported. The gold imports into the country during July-December (2020-21) were recorded at $4.385 million as compared to the imports of $9.168 million during July-December (2019-20), the data revealed. In terms of quantity, Pakistan imported just 72 kilograms of gold during the period under review compared to the imports of 226 kilograms lastRead More
Security Forces conducts intelligence based operations in North Waziristan
RAWALPINDI, JAN 24 (DNA) – Security Forces conducted two intelligence based operations in Mir Ali and Khaisur areas of North Waziristan. During IBOs 5 x terrorists including two terrorist commanders Raheem @ Abid of TTP (AKK Group) and Saufullah Noor of TTP (Gohar Group) were killed. Terrorist commander Syed Raheem @ Abid remained involved in 17 x terrorist activities against Security Forces from 2007. He was incharge of two suicide bombing centers in Wana and Mir Ali areas. He was tasked by hostile agencies for target killing, recruiting new terroristsRead More
Subaltern can’t speak: Government should include transgender in BISP, Ahsas and other social safety programs
Muhammad Arshid (P.hD Scholar) All human are created equal and are equal in term of their basic rights including human dignity and natural rights. The human basic rights have been established through three milestones in human history. First of all it can be traced back to the Farewell Sermon delivered by Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) on the occasion of Haj. This was a complete sermon where Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) has categorically emphasized on the equality of all human, eliminating every type of prejudice on the basis of cost, colour, and sex.Read More
Turkey’s Immaculate Defense
Dr. Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan Despite, US sanctions on its national defense industry, Turkey is indeed marching towards achieving self-reliance in military production and modernization of its armed forces. The world-fame of its armed drones & UAVs (Azerbaijan-Armenia war, Syria, Libya, Kurds), prototype testing of armed helicopter engine, electronic warfare, modern submarines and tanks all showcase its “superiority” against its regional “competitors” and “enemies” too. Most recently, for the further strengthening of its National Defense System (NDS)Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has launched the country’s first indigenous frigate Istanbul (F-515)Read More
F-9 Park Islamabad going to be mortgage to take loan
ISLAMABAD, JAN 24 – The federal government is considering taking out a loan by mortgaging the largest F-9 park in Islamabad.In this regard, according to the agenda of the federal cabinet available with Urdu News, the issue of issuing sukuk bonds in exchange for the land of F-Nine Park will be considered. According to cabinet sources, a summary in this regard has been submitted by the Finance Ministry. When contacted by Urdu News, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Hamza Shafqat said that he was not aware of this but even before thatRead More
Turkish President launches welding of 3rd MILGEM corvette for PN
ISTANBUL, Jan 24 (DNA): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has underscored that the defence collaboration for the construction of warships is another milestone in Turkey-Pakistan defence ties. He was addressing the launching the practical work on third ship to be constructed for Pakistan Navy held at Istanbul Naval Shipyard (INSY), Turkey, says a press statement issued by the Pakistan Navy Sunday. Ambassador of Pakistan in Turkey Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi also accompanied the Turkish President at the ground-breaking of the third of the four corvettes for Pakistan Navy. President ErdoganRead More