Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021
“Baloch Culture Day” observed at National Art Gallery
ISLAMABAD, MAR 2 (DNA) – Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Tuesday observed Balochistan culture Day aiming to promote and showcase the rich historical diverse culture of province. “Baluchistan is land of various languages, races and cradles centuries old civilization. All this is the identity of Baluchistan and Pakistan as well”. This was stated by the Federal Minister for Education, National Heritage and Culture Division Shafqat Mehmood at a folk music event arranged by PNCA to observe “Baloch Culture Day” here at the National Art Gallery, Open AirRead More
FPCCI signs agreement with GMCC, SME centre of excellence, UK
ISLAMABAD, MAR 2 (DNA) – Pak-UK Business Council of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) organised a Partnership Collaboration Agreement Signing Ceremony with Greater Manchester Chambers of Commerce (GMCC) – which has over 5000 registered British Businesses based out of Greater Manchester region of the UK. The high-level understanding between the two sides is indeed a formal agreement; which also happens to be first of its kind. The historic agreement mandates enhancement of business partnerships; increase in bilateral trade; mutually beneficial corporate engagements; modernising trade marketingRead More
Adapting to ‘new normal’ is critical to respond to after Covid-19 challenges: experts
ISLAMABAD, MAR 2 (DNA) – The biggest challenge for Pakistan after Covid-19 is to get adapted with the ‘new normal’ to protect every individual from the pandemic. The experts said this while sharing their views with the participants of the webinar ‘Life after Covid-19: Are we ready to opt for a new normal’ organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), as a part of its campaign ‘No one is safe until everyone is safe here on Tuesday. Member National Assembly, Parliamentary Secretary Ministry of national Health, Dr Nousheen Hamid,Read More
ICCI urges CDA to take urgent measures for upgradation of markets
ISLAMABAD, MAR 2 (DNA) – Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has called upon the CDA to take urgent measures for upgradation of all markets of the federal capital including Sitara Market that would help in facilitating the better growth of business activities. He said that all markets in Islamabad needed upgradation of infrastructure including repair of footpaths, carpeting of roads, provision of parking, renovation of water & sewerage, restoration of streetlights and emphasized that CDA should address these issues on priority basis forRead More
”Marțisor” Tradition in Romania
The tradition of Marțișor on 1st of March symbolizes the rebirth of the nature and marks the beginning of spring and changing of seasons in Romania, being the first in line of a series of celebrations in the month of March. Mărțișor is an old tradition celebrated all over Romaniaand archaeological discoveries (small stones painted in red and white) suggest that the Mărțișor traces its history more than 8,000 years back. Some ethnologists believe that the Mărțișor celebration has Roman origins while others support the theory that it is an old DacianRead More
Pakistan, China celebrate 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations
DNA ISLAMABAD, MAR 2 – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in an impressive ceremony today, formally commenced activities to celebrate 70 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and the People’s Republic of China. The virtual ceremony was simultaneously held in Islamabad and Beijing and was attended by high-ranking officials from both sides. Speaking on the occasion, Foreign Minister Qureshi underscored that, “we pay tribute to the Chinese leadership which has done an incredible job in changing the lives andRead More