Saturday, March 13th, 2021
Harry, Meghan’s popularity in Britain plunges after Oprah interview
Prince Harry and his mixed-race wife Meghan’s popularity has fallen sharply in Britain after their explosive interview accusing the royal family of racism, a poll suggested Friday. More than 11 million people in Britain, and 50 million in the United States watched the couple claim that an unnamed royal had asked how dark their baby’s skin would be. The allegations, which the royal family said would be investigated, have plunged the monarchy into its biggest crisis since the death of Harry’s mother, princess Diana, in 1997. But the controversy hasRead More
Asad Umar hints at imposing another lockdown in parts of country
ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (DNA): Federal Minister for Planning and Development and National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) head Asad Umar said on Saturday that government may have to opt for another lockdown in parts of the country if there is a continued increase in coronavirus cases. Asad Umar on Saturday chaired a meeting of NCOC to discuss the latest Covid situation in the country and implementation of coronavirus SOPs. During the meeting, the forum expressed concern over rising coronavirus cases. “The third wave of coronavirus has started in Pakistan andRead More
Afghanistan needs true rep govt to achieve long desired peace, stability: Hekmatyar
LAHORE, Mar 13 (DNA): Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Emir Sirajul Haq and Hizb-e-Islami Afghanistan top leader Engineer Gulbuddin Hekmatyar have agreed that Afghanistan needs a true representative government of Afghan people to achieve the long desired peace and political stability in the war torn country. The US and other international powers should announce a Marshall Plan like aid-package to meet the challenge of reconstruction of Afghanistan, proposed Sirajul Haq while addressing a reception in honor of Engineer Hekmatyar at Mansoora here on Saturday. The Afghan leader, who also served as prime ministerRead More
CDA starts rehabilitation work of Blue Area, IJP Road
ISLAMABAD, MAR 13 (DNA) – On the special directives of management of Capital Development Authority (CDA), the repair and rehabilitation work of Blue Area and IJP Road has been started. The completion and rehabilitation of IJP Road and 4 lane project PC-1 has been approved. However, patch work and carpeting is being done to temporarily restore the flow of traffic. According to details, road carpeting, lane marking, and repair work are being carried out by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) across the city. In this regard, the management of CDARead More
Economy put on right trajectory due to Govt’s policies: President
KARACHI, Mar 13 (DNA): President Dr Arif Alvi has said the national economy has been put on the right trajectory due to prudent policies of the government. Addressing the Third Financial Crime Summit in Karachi on Saturday, the President said effective measures are being taken to control inflation and price hike at the lower level. “Good Brand Pakistan has to be projected as we, after paying a heavy cost, have come out of the polarization,” he said emphasizing need to restore country’s perception as a vibrant and moderate society onRead More
Pakistan’s assistance to Republic of Iraq to fight COVID-19 pandemic
ISLAMABAD, MAR 13 (DNA) – On the directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan is despatching three planes-load of COVID-related relief goods to the brotherly Republic of Iraq. The first plane-load was despatched today in presence of the Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ambassador of Iraq to Pakistan. The next two consignments will be sent in the coming week. Pakistan and Iraq have long-standing fraternal ties rooted firmly in shared faith and values. The two countries haveRead More