Friday, February 19th, 2021
PM urges youth to plant more trees to reverse impact of climate change
ISLAMABAD, FEB 19 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday urged the youth to play their due role in making the Ten Billion Tree Tsunami drive a success to protect the country from adverse impact of the climate change. Addressing the launching ceremony of Spring Tree Plantation Campaign at Ghazi Barotha on Friday, he said trees are vital to preserve the future of coming generations as Pakistan is amongst the ten most affected countries of the world by the negative impact of the climate change. He asked the youth toRead More
World can’t take any decision sans Pakistan’s approval: Masood
HARIPUR, FEB 19 (DNA) – The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan has said that in spite of numerous odds and challenges, Pakistan is considered among the big countries of the world and no decision can be made on the international level without the assent of Pakistan. “The Pakistanis must not consider themselves to be inferior as India fears only Pakistan in the region and its proof is that on the one hand, India is engaged in plots to weaken and destabilize Pakistan while on the other,Read More
CDA retrieves 250 Kanal land during operation
ISLAMABAD, FEB 19 (DNA) – Capital Development Authority (CDA) retrieved 250 kanal government’s land from land mafia by conducting operations in Sanyari and Chontra on Friday. According to detail, the administration of CDA is continuously conducting operations against encroachments, illegal constructions, and land grabbers in the city. Operations are being conducted under the supervision of the department of Enforcement. Heavy machinery of the department of MPO is being used for carrying these operations. 110 rooms, 51 boundary walls, 38 DPC, 52 washrooms, 20 kitchens, and 35 water tankers were demolishedRead More
RCCI President inaugurates furniture and living expo
DNA RAWALPINDI: The furniture sector is playing an important role in boosting the country’s exports. Being part of Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) it served as a backbone of the economy. Inaugurating the Furniture and living Expo in Islamabad, The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) President Nasir Mirza said that such exhibitions should be held continuously to attract investors and people. Immediate steps should be taken to revitalize the furniture industry as this sector can create new employment opportunities along with increase in exports. The government should giveRead More
Pakistan business event held at BelCCI
BELARUS, FEB 19 (DNA) – The Embassy of Pakistan, Minsk in collaboration with Belarusian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BelCCI) organized a business interactive event at the BelCCI, which was attended by businessmen/representatives from more than 100 Belarusian companies, out of which 33 firms participated physically while another 72 businesspersons participated in the business event through Zoom on virtual basis. Welcoming the participants of the business event titled “Meet the Ambassador”, the Chairman of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mr. Vladimir Ulakhovich impressed upon the need to workingRead More
How a boy from a remote village in KPK turned his life around
TIMERGARA, FEB 19 – Timergara is located at the east bank of Panjkora River and is the head district of Lower Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Being a remote area, the people dwelling there do not really have many opportunities to excel in life. Even though the residents of Timergara might just be the most patriotic people you meet, they often have to migrate because of the lack of growth that the region offers. The residents who have big dreams, a passion for getting good education and want to establish themselves, usuallyRead More