Monday, February 8th, 2021
PDM should rethink its actions for Pakistan’s sake: Qureshi
ISLAMABAD – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood has said that the Pakistan Democratic Movement should rethink its actions for the sake of the country. The movement leaders have been maligning the Pakistan Army and this narrative can be misused by India and other external threats, he remarked while speaking on Monday. “I agree that they have a right to protest but if they spread political instability then it will benefit India and the forces who seek to put pressure on Pakistan,” he added. “Think of your actions just for Pakistan’s sakeRead More
Masood Khan invites investors to tap investment opportunities in AJK
ISLAMABAD, FEB 8 (DNA) – Sardar Masood Khan, President, Azad Jammu and Kashmir said that AJK possessed huge investment potential in almost every sector of economy and invited Pakistani investors to tap all investment opportunities in AJK for earning lucrative results. He said that the US$5 billion AJK economy has the potential to grow into US$ 20-30 billion economy within 10 years, which showed its attractiveness for investors. He said that AJK has the potential to become an engine of growth for Pakistan. He said that 3 tourism corridors haveRead More
Uzbek envoy calls for increased academic cooperation
DNA ISLAMABAD: AybekArif Usmanov, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pakistan has stated that February 9th is the birthday of Alisher Navoi, the glorious son of the Uzbek nation. He was the first outstanding poet who discovered the remarkable world of the Uzbek language and its richness. He further stated that his creativity is famous throughout the world and his contributions in philosophy and literature are commendable. The ambassador suggested increased academic bilateral cooperation and scholar to scholar cooperation. He also emphasized that Mazar-i-Sharif-Kabul-Peshawarrailway connectivity is very important. It may beRead More
Chairman reviews performance of NAB-Rawalpindi
DNA ISLAMABAD, FEB 8 – Justice (R) Javed Iqbal, Chairman NAB chaired a meeting. The meeting reviewed the performance of NAB-Rawalpindi especially convictions made under Section 10 of National Accountability Ordinance (NAO)-1999 and under Section 25 (b) of NAO-1999 during the year 2018 to 2020 at NAB Headquarter. Hussain Asghar, Deputy Chairman NAB, Zahir Shah, DG Operations NAB, Irfan Naeem Mangi, DG NAB-Rawalpindi and other senior officers of NAB were present at the meeting. During the meeting Irfan Naeem Mangi, DG NAB Rawalpindi informed that NAB Rawalpindi under the dynamicRead More
Hong Kong seizes 682kg of ketamine shipped from Pakistan
The Hong Kong police have seized 682 kilogrammes of Ketamine worth HK$437 million (approximately Rs0.9 billion) shipped into the city from Pakistan. The police said it was its “biggest ever” ketamine bust. The drugs were hidden in packages labelled ‘macaroni’. According to Hong Kong Narcotics Bureau Chief Superintendent Lam Man-han, the last time a haul like this was impounded was in 2007. The police discovered a rental flat at a private housing estate in Yuen Long which was being used as a drug storage and distribution centre. On Wednesday, aRead More
Islamabad people to be fined Rs20,000 for reusing plastic bags
ISLAMABAD – Using plastic bags in Islamabad can land you a fine of Rs5,000 from March onwards. The Ministry of Climate Change had decided to take strict action on the use of plastic bags in the city. People caught using plastic bags will be fined Rs5,000, while shopkeepers and manufacturers Rs10,000. A fine of Rs20,000 will be imposed on those who continue to reuse plastic bags. The bags will be seized too. The ministry has started an awareness campaign about the usage of plastic bags. Ajmal Baloch, the president ofRead More