Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021
HR Ministry, UNDP launch report on Covid-19, disaster vulnerability in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Feb 03 : The Ministry of Human Rights in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pakistan launched a detailed report on “Covid-19 and Disaster Vulnerability in Pakistan: A Human Rights Based Analysis” in Islamabad Wednesday. The report presents a comprehensive framework to analyze and strengthen Pakistan’s official response to the Covid-19 pandemic. In the report, Pakistan’s national Covid-19 response has been analysed according to the eight key thematic priority areas identified by the UN Secretary General in April 2020 Guidance Note, “COVID-19 and Human Rights: We areRead More
President underscores need to development roadmap to address DAPs issues
ISLAMABAD, Feb 03 (DNA): President Dr Arif Alvi has underscored the need for developing a roadmap to address the issues being faced by differently-abled people (DAPs) and ensure universal access to Assistive Devices (ADs) for DAPs. He said that problem of disability was of great magnitude that required integrated efforts by provincial governments, and other concerned stakeholders to address it in an effective manner. The President gave these remarks while chairing the 1st Meeting of the National Steering Committee on Improving Access to Assistive Technology (AT) for Persons with DisabilitiesRead More
Experts call for peaceful solution of Kashmir dispute
ISLAMABAD (DNA) -Decades have been passed since the matter of humanity in Kashmir was brought to international arena and still their anguish reaches new heights every day. February 5th is not a day it is an emotion, a tale of agony which innocent Kashmiris face every day in their own land. Humanity is being held hostage by the Indian subjugation. While Indians are engaged in non-humanistic solution of Kashmir issue, Pakistan stands firm with their brothers and sisters in pain. In this regard Islamabad Institute of Conflict Resolution (IICR) isRead More
Indian Super League coach sacked over ‘unacceptable’ rape comments
Former South Africa coach Stuart Baxter has been sacked as the manager of Indian Super League’s Odisha FC for “unacceptable” comments about rape during a post-match interview, the club said. On Monday, after his side lost 1-0 to Jamshedpur, the English manager and former player said in a complaint against referees: “I think one of my players would have to rape someone or get raped himself if he was going to get a penalty.” Odisha said shortly after that it “unreservedly” apologised for the 67-year-old’s remarks, before tweeting Tuesday that Baxter hadRead More
Pakistan Abolishes Visit, Transit And Tourist Visa Fees For Saudi Nationals
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has abolished visit, tourist and transit visa fees for Saudi nationals, while work and business visa fees will remain the same. According to the chart issued by the embassy and consulate for Saudi citizens for e-visa fee for 2021, visit, tourist and transit visas will be free but will be charged in the form of (9 dollers) 36 riyal processing fee. In addition, the single entry for work and business visas (30 to 90 days) is one hundred dollars, the multiple entry visa for one year isRead More
German ambassador calls on IT Minister
ISLAMABAD, Feb 03 (DNA): German Ambassador to Pakistan Bernhard Schlagheck called on Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Amin Ul Haque here on Wednesday. Federal Minister for IT welcomed the German Ambassador in his office, and during meeting matters of mutual interests and related to digitalization were discussed. Federal Secretary Ministry of IT and Telecommunication Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui was also present in the meeting. The two sides agreed to enhance cooperation in IT and Telecommunication sector. Talking to German Ambassador, Federal Minister for IT Syed Amin Ul Haque said PakistanRead More