Monday, February 22nd, 2021
Japan donates USD 3.7 mln to support refugees, host communities
ISLAMABAD, FEB 22 (DNA) – The Government of Japan has announced on Monday a contribution of USD 3.7 million to support UNHCR’s programmes and activities for Afghan refugees and host communities in Pakistan. This three-year project will focus on education, livelihoods assistance and community structures in the provinces of Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, benefitting over 240,000 individuals. The announcement was made at a ceremony in Islamabad. On this occasion, the Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, His Excellency Mr. MATSUDA Kuninori, and UNHCR Representative, Ms. Noriko Yoshida, signed an agreement.Read More
Govt taking steps to introduce technology, innovation in various sectors: Minister
ISLAMABAD, FEB 22 (DNA) – Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS) and the Hans Seidel Foundation (HSF) Pakistan jointly organized a Conference on the topic of “Technological Transformation in Pakistan: An Asset or Liability?” at Margala Hotel in Islamabad on Monday. The discussion commenced with the opening remarks by Mr. Ashfaq Ahmed Gondal, Former Federal Secretary Information and Broadcasting and Senior Member Board of Advisors, Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS), Islamabad. He stated that technological transformation is a very significant topic because things are changing very rapidlyRead More
Chinese New Year – A memorable event held at China window
By : Naz Parveen Till the recent past, very few Pakistanis were having the knowledge of the fact that their Chinese friends strictly follow the times old practice of observing the First day of their new year with great pump and show. It brings festivities for them. With the beginning of February every year, the Chinese start preparations for observing their new year which occurs as per Lunisolar Calendar. Illumination of houses and buildings; lightening of a red Lantern here and there; fireworks; having families get to gathers; parades; traditionalRead More
WhatsApp explains what will happen if users don’t accept its terms of service
ISLAMABAD – WhatsApp’s new Terms of Service and privacy policy changes will come into effect on May 15, 2021. As per reports, the company has started sending in-app alerts to its users in order to prompt them into accepting the change. The in-app alert that the company is sending to its users indicates that users will not be able to use the service if they don’t accept the company’s ToS by May 15. But it remains uncertain as to what exactly will happen if WhatsApp users fail to hit the AcceptRead More
FIRs to be registered instead of Challanon on traffic violations
LAHORE, FEB 22 – The Lahore chief traffic officer (CTO) has said that FIRs will be registered instead of challan on serious violations. He said that challan tickets were issued to 514,707 vehicles so far in an ongoing campaign. Action was taken against more than 451,000 vehicles for not having number plates according to the pattern issued by the government. Tickets were issued to 43,522 motorcycles and vehicles for not having number plates. Tickets were issued to 4,456 vehicles for erasing registration numbers. As many as 19,657 vehicles tinted glassRead More
EU Drug Abuse Prevention Education Initiative “Unplugged – Hum Saath Hain” Launched
DNA ISLAMABAD, FEB 22- In continuance of its mission to fighting the war on drugs in Pakistan, the Karim Khan Afridi Welfare Foundation launched on February 17ththe European Union best practice drug prevention education initiative “Unplugged – adapted in Pakistan as Hum Saath Hain”, at Mashal community school, Bari Imam, Islamabad. KKAWF is the first civil society outfit to bring this prevention awareness programme to local schools in Islamabad. Delivered by KKAWF Board member and education advisor Ms. LubnaHayauddin a UN certified life-skills trainer, the programme willhave participation of 100Read More