Monday, February 15th, 2021
Karachi University celebrates Chinese New Year
DNA KARACHI, FEB 15: The Confucius Institute of the University of Karachi organized a function to celebrate the ‘Happy Spring Festival’ to mark the Chinese New Year, Gwadar Pro reported on Monday. Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor (VC) of the Karachi University Professor Dr Khalid Mahmood Iraqi said without any doubt, China was one of the most trusted friends of Pakistan and it had once again proved its time tested friendship during Covid-19 pandemic. He said the whole nation has witnessed that the Chinese government has come forward toRead More
PPAF and Taraqee Foundation plant 80,000 trees in Balochistan
Islamabad, February 15 2021: Taraqee Foundation with the support of United Nations Development Program (UNDP Pakistan), Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund – PPAF, Forest and Wildlife Department and Government of Balochistan, initiated a mass tree plantation campaign called “Chand Meri Zameen – Phool Mera Watan” The drive targets multiple cities of Balochistan including Quetta, Pishin and Nushki. As part of the campaign close to 15,000 plants will be planted in Quetta, 35,000 in Maseelakh, 25,000 in Band Khushdil Khan and 10,000 plants each in Pishin and Nushki. The campaign aims toRead More
PIA aircraft grounded after hitting baggage tractor at Islamabad airport
ISLAMABAD : A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) aircraft was damaged after it hit a baggage tractor at New Islamabad International Airport. A spokesperson for the national airline confirmed the accident and said the airline’s Airbus-320 has been grounded for essential repair. Sources at the airport relayed the accident took place when the aircraft was preparing to depart for Sharjah, as a result of which the plane’s VHF antenna got damaged. The spokesperson said another flight was arranged to take passengers to Sharjah after the plane was grounded. Earlier, an Airbus-320Read More
PM Imran Khan thanks overseas Pakistanis after record rise in remittances
ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Imran Khan has thanked overseas Pakistanis after witnessing a record rise in remittances up to $2.27 billion in January 2021. PM Imran Khan said in his Twitter messages, ‘Good news from the industrial sector also, showing sustained growth.’ He said that the large scale manufacturing saw another double-digit growth month in December 2020 up to 11.4 per cent as compared to December 2019, whereas, July-December cumulative growth was recorded above 8 per cent. The premier thanked overseas Pakistan after a record high remittances in the currentRead More
Fresh protests in Myanmar after junta cuts off internet, deploys tanks
In Myanmar, fresh protests have erupted in all major cities on Monday, following an overnight internet blackout and the deployment of troops on the streets. In city of Yangon, hundreds of engineering and technology students gathered in the north of the city, demanding the release of former leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Local media outlets said at least five journalists monitoring the protest had been detained and published pictures of some people wounded in the incident. A joint statement from the US, British and European Union ambassadors urged security forcesRead More
Development of backward areas Govt’s top priority: Punjab CM
Lahore : Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar says development of backward areas is top priority of the government and composite development was the right of every region of Punjab. Chairing a meeting in Bahawalpur, he is personally monitoring the development projects across the province. He directed the concerned authorities to ensure the timely completion of projects besides paying special attention to maintain the standard in these projects of public welfare. He directed authorities concerned to personally visit and review the on-ground progress of the projects. On the occasion, heRead More