Wednesday, March 17th, 2021
Muhammad Ali from Punjab University wins BHC great debate competition
ISLAMABAD, MAR 17 (DNA) – The British High Commission’s fifth annual GREAT Debate competition final was held virtually on Wednesday. The event witnessed a high intensity competition between twelve of the top debaters from across universities in Pakistan, who spoke for and against topics on trade, gender and UK Pak Dosti. The Chief Guest at the event was the Acting British High Commissioner Iona Thomas. After a competitive round of debates, Muhammad Ali from Punjab University and Mustafa Shaukat from Lahore University of Management Sciences were judged to be theRead More
UK govt publishes integrated review for its vision up until 2030
ISLAMABAD, MAR 17 (DNA) – The UK Government published its Integrated Review yesterday, which lays out how it will work with other countries in the world over the next decade. The Integrated Review sets out the UK Government’s vision of its role in the world through to 2030 and the actions that UK will take at home and with other countries to ensure that it is stronger, safer and more prosperous in a competitive age. It identifies the major changes in the world that will shape the next decade, includingRead More
RCCI delegation visit to Pakistani consulate in Istanbul
RAWALPINDI, MAR 17 (DNA) – The delegation led by President of Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) Nasir Mirza visited Pakistan Consulate General in Istanbul and met Consul General Bilal Khan Pasha during his visit to Turkey. Consul General Bilal Khan Pasha welcomed the Rawalpindi Chamber delegation and said that Pakistan and Turkey have deep and historic ties. Mutual trade relations have further strengthened it. The Chamber of Commerce has an important role to play in promoting trade relations between the two countries. He assured the delegation of allRead More
Requiem for the opposition alliance
COMMENT Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) seems to have evaporated in the air when former President and PPP Co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari who advised Nawaz Shairf to come back and face charges. Asif Zardari further advised the former Prime Minister and PML N leader that the movement cannot achieve its desired targets if he is sitting abroad. Maryam Nawaz then was quick to retort to Asif Zardari. She said if Mr. Zardari can ensure safety of Nawaz Sharif then he was ready to come back. PDMRead More
Zaheer Babar appointed new chief of air force
Staff Report ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved the name of Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar as new chief of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). Zaheer Babar belongs of village Sidh, Gujrat. He will replace outgoing Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Mujahid Anwar. Babar was among three air vice-marshal to be promoted as vice marshal in July 2018. Having commanded a fighter squadron, an operational air base, and regional air command, Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar was commissioned in GD (P) branch of the PAF in AprilRead More
President Alvi urges youth to gain skill-based education to progress in life
ISLAMABAD, Mar 17 (DNA): President Dr Arif Alvi Wednesday emphasized on youth to gain skill-based education, adopt new technologies and develop analytical skills to make good decisions and achieve progress in life. He was speaking at a ceremony held at President House here to acknowledge the excellence of the position holders in the Higher Secondary School Certificate examination 2020. While congratulating the position holders in the examinations, he said recognizing achievements of the brilliant students will encourage others to set a path for themselves and move ahead. He said theRead More