January, 2021
Ambassador M. Hassan, Dr. Yasmi discuss means to enhance educational linkages
JAKARTA, JAN 31 (DNA) – Ambassador Muhammad Hassan received Dr. Yasmi Adriansyah, Ph. D and Mr. Fdhilah Wiriatma, S.IP, in his office. Dr. Yasmi is a well known researcher, academic, an expert of Multilateral negotiations and author of various books and research journals. Fadhilah has also co-authored various research papers and journals. Both of them are faculty members of the Al-Azhar University Jakarta. Both sides discussed various ways and means to enhance educational linkages between the educational institutions of Pakistan and Indonesia. Ambassador Hassan also briefed the visitors about theRead More
Bernie’s mitten maker finds manufacturer to fill order deluge
A Vermont schoolteacher whose homemade mittens went viral after Senator Bernie Sanders wore them at President Joe Biden’s inauguration has found a manufacturer to fulfill the resulting thousands of orders for her cozy gloves. “I have amazing news! I’m partnering with Vermont Teddy Bear to make Bernie’s Mittens for EVERYONE!!” Jennifer Ellis tweeted Saturday, adding that some of the proceeds would benefit the Make a Wish Vermont charity. “I knew there had to be a way to get them to you — and I found it!!” the second-grade teacher said.Read More
Bibliophile President Alvi shares best reads of 2020
ISLAMABAD, JAN 31 (DNA): President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday while sharing his best 10 reads of 2020, called for promotion of book reading culture in the country. The president, in a video message, advised the people particularly the youth to develop the habit of book reading to enhance their exposure and help suppress the biases. He said he studied books on current affairs and computer sciences and tried to disseminate his knowledge to the masses through his speeches. The president shared a list of 10 books he studied lastRead More
OBL funded, supported Nawaz Sharif: ex-Pakistan envoy
Former Pakistan ambassador to the US Abida Hussain has claimed that Osama Bin Laden had supported and funded Nawaz Sharif during his government in the 1990s. Hussain was asked whether claims that Nawaz Sharif was funded by Laden are true. “Osama…he supported Nawaz Sharif at one point. This is a complicated story.” She then spoke about Pakistan’s nuclear programme, and said Nawaz Sharif was notaware of the developments, and that there was a trust deficit between presidentGhulam Ishaq Khan and him. She said she was made ambassador by the presidentRead More
PIA steward goes missing in Canada
ISLAMABAD, JAN 31 – A Pakistan International Airlines steward has gone missing in Canada, the airlines spokesperson has said. The steward was aboard flight PK-798. The PIA said that it has initiated an inquiry into the incident. It has also informed the Canadian immigration authority. In the past, several PIA crew have gone missing in different countries. The PIA had announced proceedings against them.
Pakistan pick four uncapped players for South Africa T20Is
Pakistan have announced their 20-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against South Africa. All-rounder Danish Aziz along with the spin duo of Zafar Gohar and Zahid Mahmood have been included for the fixtures. Amad Butt has also been included in the side whereas Hasan Ali, who played his last T20I back in 2019, has also been called up for the series. The three-match series will be contested in Lahore. On the other hand, Fakhar Zaman, Wahab Riaz, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim and Mohammad Hafeez have been excluded forRead More