Saturday, January 30th, 2021
Qureshi, US secretary discuss Daniel Pearl case
DNA ISLAMABAD, JAN 30 (DNA) – Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Qureshi discussed how to ensure accountability for convicted terrorist Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh and others responsible for the kidnapping and murder of American journalist Daniel Pearl. The Secretary reinforced U.S. concern about the Pakistani Supreme Court ruling and potential release of these prisoners. In addition, the Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed the importance of continued U.S.-Pakistan cooperation on the Afghan peace process, supportRead More
Launching ceremony of T-054 A/P Frigate for PN held in China
ISLAMABAD, JAN 30 (DNA) – The launching ceremony of 2nd ship of Type-054 Class Frigate constructed for Pakistan Navy, was held at Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard Shanghai, China. The ceremony was graced by Commodore Azfar Humayun (Chief Naval Overseer, China) as Chief Guest. While addressing the ceremony, CNO highlighted that induction of these warships will significantly enhance Pakistan’s maritime defence and deterrence capabilities. He also acknowledged the commitment, hard work and timely completion of this important milestone project by M/s CSTC and HZ Shipyard, Shanghai despite ongoing global pandemic. Type-054 FrigatesRead More
Plane flies to China tomorrow to get vaccine
ISLAMABAD, JAN 30 (DNA) – NCOC morning session held. The forum deliberated in length about Vaccine administration strategy across Pakistan, administrative measures and particularly move of initial tranche of vaccine. Forum was apprised that special plane will fly to China tomorrow for transportation of first tranche of vaccine. All necessary measures have been put in place for vaccine storage at Islamabad and move of vaccine to various federating units particularly to Sindh and Balochistan through air. Vaccine nerve centre has been established at NCOC with provincial and district Level vaccineRead More
Pakistan customs seizes smuggled liquour, narcotics
ISLAMABAD, JAN 30 (DNA) – The Pakistan Customs Saturday seized a boat loaded with smuggled liquor on on coastal belt near Dam/Somiani, according to a statement issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) here. “In continuation of Pakistan Customs drive against smuggled items, Collectorate of Preventive Customs, Karachi has carried out a major operation on coastal belt near Dam/Somiani and seized a full loaded boat with smuggled liquor,” the statement said. The strike boat of customs intercepted smugglers when they were unloading the smuggled liquor, it said adding 1500Read More
Facts and figures about Palestine population
RAMALLA (DNA) -The Palestinian population in the world until the beginning of the year 2021 was 13.7 million 3.1 million in the West Bank. 2.1 million in the Gaza Strip 1.6 million in the 1948 territories 6.9 million abroad. Population numbers in the governorates of the West Bank and Gaza Strip: 1- Jerusalem 417 thousand people 2- Gaza, 713,000 people 3- Hebron: 782 thousand people 4- North Gaza: 416 thousand people 5- Nablus 415 thousand people 6- Khan Yunis: 413 thousand people 7- Ramallah, 355 thousand people 8- Jenin, 339Read More
Possibility of reinvigorating Pak-Belarus economic ties discussed
MINSK (DNA) -With a view to discussing possibilities of reinvigorating Economic ties between Pakistan and Belarus, Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan held a zoom meeting with Mr. Walid Mushtaq, Honorary Consul of Belarus in Lahore. The Honorary Consul shared his recent interactions with Pakistani business community spread over several sectors including automobiles, agricultural implements, IT and education for promotion of trade and investment relations between the two countries. Appreciating the efforts, the Ambassador highlighted the importance of expanding commercial ties and educational ties. Referring to the Business Meeting scheduled at BelarusianRead More