Monday, March 22nd, 2021
EU slaps sanctions on 4 Chinese officials over Uighur abuses
The European Union on Monday imposed sanctions on four Chinese officials accused of responsibility for abuses against Uighur Muslims in a raft of measures targeting alleged human rights offenders around the world, despite warnings that Beijing could retaliate. The four are senior officials in the northwest region of Xinjiang. The sanctions involve a freeze on their assets in the EU and a ban on them traveling in the bloc. European citizens and companies are not permitted to provide them with financial assistance. China at first denied the existence of camps for detaining Uighurs in Xinjiang but has since described them as centers to provide jobRead More
Govt making serious efforts to support business community: Dr Alvi
ISLAMABAD, MAR 22 (DNA) – President Dr Arif Alvi Monday said the government was making serious efforts to facilitate and support the business community and industrial sector of the country. The government had announced the historic stimulus package of Rs 1.2 trillion to provide relief to the business community and under-privileged strata of the society during the COVID-19 pandemic, he added. The president was talking to a delegation of Peshawar Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry (PCST&SI) led by its President Muhammad Adnan Jalil, which called on him hereRead More
National Guard Commander Behrain meets CJCSC Gen. Nadeem Raza
RAWALPINDI, MAR 22 (DNA) – General Sheikh Mohamed Bin lsa Al-Khalifa, Commander of the National Guard of the Kingdom of Bahrain 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. The visiting dignitary lauded the professionalism of the Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged their sacrifices in fight against terrorism.
China ready to work with North Korea and other parties for peace on Korean Peninsula: Xi Jinping
BEIJING, MAR 22: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday said China is ready to work with North Korea and other parties for peace on the Korean Peninsula, state-run media said. “China is willing to work with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and other related parties to uphold the political settlement of the Korean Peninsula issue and preserve peace and stability on the peninsula, so as to make new contributions to regional peace, stability, development and prosperity,” said Xi. The remarks from the Chinese president came in a verbal exchange of messages with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un, according to XinhuaRead More
Saudi Arabia announces an initiative to end Yemeni crisis
RIYADH, MAR 22: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced an initiative to end the Yemeni crisis and reach a comprehensive political resolution. The initiative comes in continuation of the Kingdom’s concern for the security and stability of Yemen and the region, and its serious and practical steps to support peace in Yemen and put an end to the crisis. The initiative aims to end the human suffering of the brotherly Yemeni people, and affirms the Kingdom’s support for efforts to reach a comprehensive political resolution between the Yemeni parties inRead More
CDA Chairman reviews drainage system of major highways
ISLAMABAD, MAR 22 (DNA) – The Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) during his visit to federal capital reviewed the drainage system of major highways and main roads after recent rains. Chairman also reviewed ongoing development works in New Blue Area. He issued instructions to complete street lights survey in New Blue Area and issue tenders. According to details, Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) Amir Ali Ahmed visited New Blue Area and issued instructions to complete the ongoing works immediately. The Chairman said that the sewerage and drainage works should beRead More