Thursday, February 11th, 2021
5 rockets fired from Afghanistan
DNA RAWALPINDI, The terrorists on Thursday evening fired five rockets from inside Afghanistan in Bajaur area martyring a 5-year old minor boy besides injuring seven others including a girl. In a brief statement, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said: “Today at 1450 hours ,terrorists fired 5 rockets from inside Afghanistan in Lagharai sector and Sarakai top, Bajaur.” It added: “A 5 year old minor resident of Mamund, Bajaur embraced shahadat while 7 minors including a girl got injured.”
Uzbek envoy calls for enhanced bilateral cooperation
Speaks at event organized by CGSS and Punjab University; also attends exhibition; speakers highlight importance of Pakistan, Uzbekistan relations Abid Raza / DNA LAHORE” Aybek Arif Usmanov Ambassador of Uzbekistan has vowed to further enhance the bilateral relationship between the two brotherly countries. He also praised the hard work of the students for their impressive art pieces and documentary production. The Ambassador expressed these views while speaking as chief guest at a one day international event titled “Legacy of Zaheer-Ud-Din Mohammad Babur and Its RelevanceRead More
TLP defers its protest
Ansar Bhatti ISLAMABAD: The Tehreek-e- Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) has deferred its protest in Islamabad, which was scheduled to take place in the month of February. According to Prime Minister office sources, the TLP has rescheduled its protest till April 2021 after it was assured that govt will look into its demands. The TLP had announced protest in Islamabad to condemn French president remarks and sketches of Holy Prophet. The TLP has also been demanding expulsion of the French ambassador.
Govt stop discrimination, allow dining in restaurants: Athar Chawla demanded
Karachi : Athar Sultan Chawla, Vice President, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) and Convener All Pakistan Restaurant Association (APRA), reiterated his call on the government to allow dining in restaurants, saying that the government should stop discrimination and allow the restaurant industry to function as usual to prevent it from catastrophe, Otherwise the investment of billions will sink. In a statement, Athar Chawla said that with the number of corona virus cases declining, the government has allowed the majority of sectors of the economy, including markets,Read More
Australian High Commissioner Welcomes Covax Initial Vaccine Allocation To Pakistan
Islamabad, 11 feb 2021 : The Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Dr Geoffrey Shaw took to twitter on Thursday to welcome COVAX initial vaccine allocation to Pakistan. “I welcome COVAX announcement of initial vaccine allocations, including 17.2 million doses for Pakistan. Australia has contributed $80 million to COVAX.” “We will continue to advocate for equitable access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines,” High Commissioner added. Australia’s contribution to COVAX Facility’s Advance Market Commitment (AMC) will provide safe and effective vaccines to the world’s most vulnerable populations – including Pakistan. The COVAX AMCRead More
GM Marriott Hotel hosts reception to inaugurate Chinese New Year
Ansar Bhatti ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – In keeping up with the tradition to celebrate the Chinese New Year, the General Manager of the Islamabad Marriott Hotel Mr. Maurizio Romani hosted a pool side reception. Members of the civil society, diplomats and a number of Chinese nationals attended the reception. Ambassador of People’s Republic of China Nong Rong was the chief guest and cut the cake along with the General Manager. Guests attended the reception in large number. Strict Covid protocols were followed throughout the reception. Guests enjoyed mouth-watering Chinese as wellRead More