Saturday, February 13th, 2021
Sustainable Development Goals – A way forward for Pakistan!
Muntaha Talat Research Associate – IICR Driving on the roads of Pakistan, you might have observed the spark in the eyes of a child selling flowers on the road to earn money, or a hungry boy picking up food from the leftovers, or a homeless family living on a footpath. This might have caught your attention forcing you to think about the striking difference that exists in the lifestyle of the people residing in this country and across the globe. Although mankind has this instinct to strive and struggleRead More
Power suspension schedule for 14th February-2021
DNA ISLAMABAD, FEB 13 – According to Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO)’s spokesman, System Maintenance is in process. Therefore the power supply of below-mentioned feeders/areas will be temporary suspended as per given schedule:- On 14th February at 09:00 am to 02:00 pm, I-9/4, Noor Mohammad, Faizabad, Abu Bakar, Park View, Jail Park 1, Car Chowk, Mehboob Shaheed, Fuji Foundation, Morgah, Bolani, Military College, Puran, Duffer. G-11 Markaz, Kalingar Gadin, T&T, Pindi Point, Barian, Bilwara, Trit, Askari XI-, Misryal Road, Kamalabad, Nogzi, I-16/1, BB Shaheed, RIC, Chaklala, Jail Park-1, Model Town,Read More
Pro-women legislation needs implementation to ensure basic rights
ISLAMABAD, FEB 13 (DNA) – The panel of experts speaking at a webinar said that Pakistani women’s struggle for equal rights has continued over the decades despite all odds and dictatorship. The democratic governments have done ample legislation but the implementation lacks that deprive women of their lawful rights. Gender inequality underpins many problems which disproportionately affect women and girls, such as domestic and sexual violence, lower pay, lack of access to education, and inadequate healthcare. The speakers said women suffer from pervasive gender-based violence, from domestic abuse, honour killings,Read More
Envoy terms Pakistan a viable option for German investors
ISLAMABAD, FEB 13 (DNA) – The investors of Germany were looking with interest at Pakistan, which was a viable option for them for JVs and investment. German company GIZ was working in Pakistan to promote technical training and skills development of its youth and Pakistani private sector should engage such trainees to improve its productivity. This was stated by H.E. Bernhard Stephan Schlagheck, Ambassador of Germany while interacting with the business community during his visit to Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI). Christian Böttcher, Economic Counsellor of German EmbassyRead More
Pakistan’s ambassador to Moldova presents letter of credence to Madam Maia Sandu
CHISINAU, FEB 13 (DNA) – The Ambassador of Pakistan to Romania Zafar Iqbal , who is also concurrently accredited Ambassador to Moldova, presented his Letter of Credence to the President of the Republic of Moldova, Madam Maia Sandu at a ceremony held at the Presidency in Chisinau. During the discussion after the ceremony, President Maia Sandu underscored the importance that Moldova attached to its relationship with Pakistan. Dr. Zafar Iqbal, in turn, expressed that he would strive to strengthen bilateral ties and explore ways of furthering trade, investment and economicRead More
Pakistan eye series triumph as Proteas look to bounce back today
LAHORE, FEB 13: After recording a thrilling three-run victory against South Africa in the first Twenty20 International at the Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday, Pakistan seek to claim the series in the second game at the same venue on Saturday. Though Pakistan were termed favourites to clinch the series opener under lights, a largely inexperienced but pumped up South African line-up fully stretched the hosts who in the end only managed to sneak home by three runs while defending a total of 169 as paceman Faheem Ashraf conceded 15 runs offRead More