Sunday, February 21st, 2021
Russia-EU break possible but unwanted: Analyst
MOSCOW, FEB 21 – Pressures in relations between Russia and the West have recently become so strained that Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned of the possibility of a complete break in ties. In an interview with Anadolu Agency, Andrey Kortunov, head of the Russian International Affairs Council, a Moscow-based academic and diplomatic think tank established upon a presidential decree, assessed how real the threat is and what consequences it could lead to. It is necessary to make it clear what “a possible break with the EU” means – whether cutting relationsRead More
Top Turkish diplomat to address UN Human Rights Council
ANKARA, FEB 21 – Turkey’s foreign minister will address a meeting of the UN Human Rights Council on Monday, according to an official announcement. Mevlut Cavusoglu will attend via video link the council’s 46th session in Geneva, which will last for three days, said a Foreign Ministry statement on Sunday. In his address, said the statement, “Cavusoglu will point out the recent global issues concerning human rights and emphasize Turkey’s strong commitment to protecting and promoting fundamental rights and freedoms.” The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the UNRead More
RCCI build expo and construction trade fair on Feb 26
RAWALPINDI, FEB 21 (DNA) – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) is organizing the first Build 2021 Construction Trade Fair from February 26 to 28 at Topi Rakh Ayub Park. Construction and Developers affiliates and companies will set up stalls. RCCI President Mohammad Nasir Mirza in a statement said that more than 40 industries are connected with the construction sector. The Chamber has welcomed the construction package from the Prime Minister and the extension at the last date would further accelerate the construction sector and create more employmentRead More
CDA starts drains clean-up campaign
ISLAMABAD, FEB 21 (DNA) – The Capital Development Authority (CDA) administration has started cleaning the natural drains. After cleaning the drains, forests will be set up on their banks. According to details Member Finance, Director General Management, Deputy Director General of Civic Management visited the drains of F-6 and F-7 last day and a heavy machinery of the MPO department is being deployed here to clean the drains. With the collection of garbage from the said drains, it is also being removed without any bend. Tenders have been issued toRead More
6th Pakistan Mother Languages Literature Festival at PNCA
ISLAMABAD, FEB 21 (DNA) – Indus Cultural Forum in collaboration with the Pakistan National Council of the Arts continued with the legacy of celebrating linguistic and cultural diversity by arranging 6th Pakistan Mother Languages Literature Festival on Sunday at PNCA. 11 legends from different languages were awarded lifetime achievement awards for their lifelong services for promotion of languages and literature of Pakistan. The legends were paid rich tributes by scholars and researchers for their legendary services. These included prominent researcher Dr Tariq Rahman, Ahmed Saleem (Punjabi) Dr Fahmida Husain (Sindhi),Read More
Shifa Int’l Hospital, Shifa Foundation organize ladies golf match
ISLAMABAD, FEB 21 (DNA) – Shifa International Hospital and Shifa Foundation collectively organized a successful First Ladies Golf Match at Margalla Green Golf Club Islamabad as partof the Breast Cancer Awareness Program. The First Lady of Pakistan Mrs. Samina Arif Alvi was the chief guest of the event who is successfully leading the breast cancer awareness campaign in the country. She distributed the prizes among the winners and souvenir shields to the chief organizers of the golf match. Mrs. Alvi lauded the efforts of Shifa Int.Hospital and Shifa Foundation forRead More