Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021
PAF Academy Aerobatics team “Sherdil” presents thrilling aerial display
RAWALPINDI, FEB 2 (DNA) – The graduation ceremony of 144th GD (P), 90th Engineering Course and 100th AD courses was held at PAF Academy, Asghar Khan today. Chief of Army Staff( COAS) , General Qamar Javed Bajwa, was the chief guest on the occasion . Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force was also present at the ceremony . COAS congratulated the graduating cadets on their landmark achievement. While addressing the graduating cadets, COAS said that Pakistan is a peace loving country that hasRead More
100 days of Orange Line Metro Train’s operations
LAHORE, FEB 2 (DNA) – The Orange Line Metro Train System (OLMRTS) successfully completed its first 100 days of operations on February 02, 2021 while ensuring strict implementation of all the necessary standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to Covid-19. The operational timings of these sleek, hi-tech trains are from6:15am to 10pm. The gap between each train is up to5 minutes depending on peak or off-peak timings, making it an immensely dependable, convenient and economical mode of transport for the daily commuters. The passengers also enjoy the reduced travelling time fromRead More
Embassy of Pakistan in Azerbaijan hosts webinar titled “Kashmir: An Unfinished Agenda”
BAKU, FEB 2 (DNA) – A webinar titled “Kashmir: An Unfinished Agenda” was hosted by the Embassy of Pakistan in Azerbaijan on 1st February 2021. The President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Masood Khan, and Member of Milli Majlis (Azerbaijan’s Parliament) and Chair of Pakistan-Azerbaijan Parliamentary Friendship Group from Azerbaijan side, Ms. Ganira Pashayeva were the keynote speakers. The panel also included prominent Kashmiri activist Ms. Mushaal Hussein Mullick (spouse of jailed Kashmiri liberation leader Mr. Yasin Malik), and a human rights activist based in US, Malik Nadeem Abid.Read More
Chairman CDA reviews progress on anti encroachment drive
ISLAMABAD, FEB 2 (DNA) – Chairman CDA Amer Ali Ahmed has chaired a meeting to review progress of anti encroachment drive on Tuesday. During the meeting he issued directions to the officials of CDA ICT police to ensure the retrieval of all illegally occupied lands and land grabbers be dealt with iron hand. The chair decdied to hold daily meeting to monitor the progress of this drive and directed all concerns to enhance coordination to achieve desired results.=DNA ===================
Bolsonaro allies elected to head Brazilian Congress
SAO PAULO, FEB 2 – Both candidates supported by Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro for speakers of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies emerged victorious in a secret election held Monday night. The victories of Senator Rodrigo Pacheco and Congressman Arthur Lira strengthen the position of the country’s far-right leader at a time when society is convulsing, with many asking for Bolsonaro to be impeached. It also comes as Brazil has over 225,000 COVID-19 deaths and a messy vaccination plan. Both were elected for a two-year term. Lira was elected toRead More
U.S. – Pakistan scholarship program celebrates 16 years
ISLAMABAD, FEB 2 (DNA) – The Government of Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission (HEC) celebrated the 16th anniversary of the Merit and Needs-Based Scholarship Program (MNBSP), which is administered in partnership with the United States Government through the U.S. Agency for International Development. Since 2004, USAID has worked with HEC to provide equitable access to higher education and increase enrollment at Pakistani universities through merit scholarships for economically disadvantaged students. MNBSP has granted more than 5,300 scholarships in total, and more than half of the scholarships have been awarded to femaleRead More