Friday, February 26th, 2021
Pakistan, Iraq discuss defence relations
RAWALPINDI, FEB 26 (DNA) – Juma Enad Sadoon Khattab Al Jibori, Defence Minister of Iraq, who is on official visit to Pakistan, called on General Nadeem Raza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi. Matters of bilateral professional interest and further strengthening of security and defence cooperation between the two countries were discussed during the meeting. Both sides also deliberated upon prevailing international and regional security environment. Juma Enad Sadoon Khattab Al Jibori lauded the professionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged their sacrifices in fightRead More
311 hydroelectric power projects completed while 672 more to begin
ISLAMABAD, Feb. 26 (DNA): Out of 332 hydroelectric power projects, 311 projects have been completed in the Northern Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province. Whereas, 672 more power projects are to be initiated in the second phase of Prime Minister’s Access to Clean Energy Investment Program (PM ACENIP), Gwadar Pro reported on Friday. Malik Luqman, Senior Planning Officer, KP Energy Department said earlier that PM ACENIP’s Phase-I would be completed in the current financial year wherein out of 332 mini macro power projects of about 32 MW capacity, 311 suchRead More
Chairman NAVTTC lauds China’s support in revamping vocational training programs
ISLAMABAD, FEB 26 (DNA) – A meeting was held between Chairman, National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), Javed Hassan and Ambassador of China to Pakistan, Nong Rong. Chairman, NAVTTC appreciated the support of China in revamping the technical and vocational training programs and put forth different proposals to further enhance the cooperation in TVET sector. Executive Director NAVTTC, Dr. Nasir Khan apprised Ambassador Han Nianlong that NAVTTC’s proposal will be effective in involving and engaging Chinese technical training entities and encouraging them to deliver training to the Pakistani labourRead More
PPP will be the largest party in Senate, says Asif Zardari
KARACHI : Speaking about the upcoming Senate polls, former president Asif Ali Zardari on Friday has said that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) will form the majority in the Senate after elections are over. “PPP’s elected MPs are my strength. I am proud of my party members, the incumbent government has to go,” he maintained while addressing the PPP members of Sindh Assembly and Senate nominees. The former president was speaking on the occasion of a dinner party hosted by PPP chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in honour of the party’sRead More
Opposition’s appreciation for ECP exposes its political hypocrisy: Shibli
ISLAMABAD, 26 Feb 2021 : Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz said on Friday that the opposition’s appreciation for the Election Commission of Pakistan exposes its political hypocrisy as it has been protesting against the ECP in the past. In a tweet, he said changing stance and negating its own narrative has become hallmark of the opposition. He said opposition only accepts those decisions, which come in its favour. He said the opposition only considers those elections as transparent in which it wins; otherwise it makes hue andRead More
Acting Deputy High Commissioner awards recognition certificates to the participants of the Chevening Mentoring Scheme
Islamabad,26th Feb, 2021 : Iona Thomas, Acting Deputy High Commissioner at the British High Commission in Islamabad, hosted a reception at her residence on Thursday for participants of the inaugural Chevening Mentoring Scheme. The British High Commission launched the inaugural Chevening Mentoring Scheme last year. The project was designed for entry level lawyers and entrepreneurs with leadership potential, to enhance skills, knowledge and work performance. A total of 10 mentees (eight women and two men, including one each from minorities) were inducted in the scheme. Chevening alumni who participated as mentorsRead More