Sunday, February 14th, 2021
CDA chairman gives a new look to ‘Islamabad the Beautiful’
Ever since Mr. Ali has taken over charge of the Chairman CDA, he is continuously engaged in various development activities. His main thrust has been on further beautifying the city and improving facilities for general public CITY DIARY Saifullah ISLAMABAD: Islamabad seems to have been given a new look under the dynamic leadership of its Chairman Aamir Ahmed Ali, who also happens to be the Chief Commissioner of Islamabad. Ever since Mr. Ali has taken over charge of the Chairman CDA, he is continuously engaged in various development activities. HisRead More
Mushahid lauds Pak Navy’s maritime diplomacy
ISLAMABAD, FEB 14 (DNA) – Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairman, Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, has lauded Pakistan Navy’s Maritime Diplomacy as an example of Pakistan’s soft power outreach and ability to bring 45 diverse countries and navies on a common platform of peace in the Indian Ocean Region. He was delivering the Keynote Address at the International Maritime Conference organised by National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA), as part of the Pakistan Navy’s AMAN exercises. Senator Mushahid quoted senior former Indian Ambassador MK Bhadhrakumar as terming AMAN 2021 ‘a spectacularRead More
China’s 3rd vaccine enters Pakistan
DNA ISLAMABAD, Feb 14: Pakistan has become the 1st country in the whole world as a recipient of the third Chinese vaccine “ZF2001” to boost up its COVID-19 vaccination drive, Gwadar Pro reported on Sunday. Before, Pakistan has already welcomed CanSino and Sinopharm. The third Chinese Vaccine is being co-developed by Anhui Zhifei Longcom Biologic Pharmacy Co. Ltd, and the Institute of Microbiology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has approved ZF2001’s last stage trails usually called Phase III Clinical Trials in order toRead More
OGRA’s 4th proposal to increase POL prices put heavy dent on ease of doing business
DNA LAHORE: Pakistan Businesses Forum, Vice President Ahmad Jawad said the Government is already struggling with price control drive across Pakistan and the latest summary sent to petroleum division for revision of petrol prices would further aggravate the problems of a common man and the business community alike. We are not in a condition to face further blows, these regular and sharp increases in the petroleum prices shall strike poverty stricken masses and the businessmen who are burning midnight oil to bring the prices of consumer and other goods down.Read More
UK’s support to global vaccine facility Covax will help Pak’s COVID-19 vaccination programme
ISLAMABAD, FEB 14 (DNA) – The UK’s world-leading support to the global COVID-19 vaccines facility Covax will help millions of Pakistanis protect themselves against Coronavirus. So far, the UK has committed £548m to the global Covax initiative, making the UK the largest single donor. The Covax initiative is the key way that more than 180 countries will have fair, early access to COVID-19 vaccines. The UK has also encouraged other countries to contribute over $1bn to Covax. Through the Covax facility, Pakistan will take delivery of 17m doses of theRead More
Serena Hotels host “Embroidering Dreams” exhibition at Bazaar Court
I.P.Report ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Behbud Association in collaboration with Serena Hotels arranged Crafts Bazaar at Serena Hotel Court Bazaar. A number of business concerns participated in the Crafts bazaar and showcased their products. Various stalls were established where traditional items from these areas were displayed. The diplomatic community particularly evinced interest in handcrafts and hand-made traditional dresses. CEO Serena Hotels Central and East Asia Aziz Boolani inaugurated the Crafts bazaar. General Manager Islamabad Serena Hotel Michel A Galopin was also present during the inauguration. The visitors and exhibitors praised SerenaRead More