Saturday, January 30th, 2021
ICCI organizes cycle race
ISLAMABAD, JAN 30 (DNA) – The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) in collaboration with Islamabad Cycling Association (ICA) organized a Cycle Race and Ride to promote healthy activity in the citizens. Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry inaugurated the Cycle Race at D-Chowk, Islamabad and distributed shields, awards and cash prizes amongst the winners at the closing ceremony. Fatma Azim Senior Vice President, Abdul Rehman Khan Vice President ICCI, Muhammad Ejaz Abbasi, Hafiz Bilal, Muhammad Shakir, Umar Hussain, Javed Iqbal, Khalid Chaudhry andRead More
Speakers term inclusion of vulnerable migrant women in NSER essential
ISLAMABAD, JAN 30 (DNA) – Vulnerable migrant women must be included in the National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER). This step will enable them to receive support through national and local level social protection schemes such as BISP and Ehsaas Emergency Cash Program. The speakers highlighted this need during a workshop titled ‘Climate induced migration in Pakistan,’ held by Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) here in Islamabad. The purpose of the workshop was to create awareness among journalists reporting on climate change. A group of journalists based in Islamabad attended the workshop.Read More
SIH provided first aid facilities at cycling gala organized by ICCI
DNA ISLAMABAD, JAN 30: Shifa International Hospital Islamabad setup a First Aid Station at F-9 Park for the cyclists who took part in a Cycling Gala organized by Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI). The hospital also provided an equipped Ambulance which moved along the route of the Cycle Rally from D Chowk to F-9 Park Islamabad and stayed at the venue till the end of the racing event. The management of Shifa Int. Hospital provided this free of charge community service to ensure a quicker response and timelyRead More
South Africa Test: Inzamam reveals turning point for Pakistan
Karachi- Pakistan cricketing legend Inzamam-ul-Haq credited the partnership between Fawad Alam and Azhar Ali for Green Caps’ seven-wicket victory over South Africa in the first Test in Karachi. The duo put on a crucial 94-run stand on the fifth-wicket to settle the side when they were reeling at 33-4 in their first innings in reply to Proteas’ 220 all out. It helped the side take control of the fixture and eventually win the series opener by seven wickets. The former skipper and chief selector, while speaking with the Pakistan Cricket Board,Read More
‘PPP to oppose constitutional amendment for open balloting in Senate’
KARACHI, JAN 30 (DNA) – Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has decided to oppose the proposed constitutional amendment by the federal government to allow open balloting for the upcoming Senate elections. PPP leader Shazia Marri, in a statement, said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf does not trust its members and now the amendment is being tabled to keep an eye on the lawmakers. She further said that constitution of Pakistan cannot be amended on mere wishes of the incumbent rulers. It is pertinent to mention here that government has announced to tableRead More
Justice ® Azmat Saeed appointed head of Broadsheet commission
ISLAMABAD, JAN 30 (DNA) – The federal government has notified the appointment of Justice (retd) Azmat Saeed Shaikh as the head of an inquiry commission to investigate into Broadsheet scandal A notification has been issued by the Cabinet Secretariat regarding the appointment of Justice Retd Azmat Saeed Shaikh as the head of the inquiry commission on Broadsheet revelations. It stated that Shaikh’s appointment was made under Section 3 of the Pakistan Commissions of Inquiry Act 2017, whereas, the terms of reference (ToRs) was also mentioned in the notification. According toRead More