Thursday, March 25th, 2021
Third wave of coronavirus has pushed businesswomen to the wall
Islamabad,March 25, 2021 : Samina Fazil, founder President, Islamabad Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IWCCI) on Thursday said the third wave of coronavirus has pushed businesswomen to the wall. The government should announce a package for women as tall claims and announcements will never empower them. The pandemic is hitting men more than women but the later are facing its social and economic consequences more than men, she said. In a statement issued here today, Samina Fazil said that the income, savings and assets of women are always lessRead More
Pakistan-Uzbekistan and Resolution of Afghanistan
Dr. Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan Pakistan and Uzbekistan have been collectively working for achieving the desired goals of political stability, economic sustainability, social cohesion and strategic cushion of ethnic diversity in Afghanistan so that dreams of greater regional connectivity, immense socio-economic prosperity, energy & food security and last but not least poverty eradication may be achieved as soon as possible. For centuries, Afghanistan has had been “ravaged” in tussle of absolute power obsession among the war-lords and regional powers alike. One the other hand, geographically, it has been the onlyRead More
Narendra Modi goodwill gesture on Pakistan Day to help ease tensions
LAHORE March 25 (DNA) : SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry Thursday hailing and welcoming goodwill gesture of Indian Premier Narendra Modi on Pakistan Day said it will bring peace and lessoning of tensions between two countries. Talking to media here today in the wake of Indian Prime Minister thawing statement on the occasion of Pakistan Day calling on Pakistan to build an environment of trust for better ties he said that it will help ease tensions between two nuclear armed neighbors. He said it’s good omen for the peopleRead More
Trial of Ivory Coast election massacre suspect begins
A trial related to one of the worst massacres during Ivory Coast’s post-election crisis of 2010-2011 started on Wednesday. It is a long-awaited trial that could determine who were the accomplices of former militia leader Amade Oueremi in the massacre in the western town of Duekoue. Mr Oueremi is accused of war crimes. He is the only defendant being prosecuted in the case where hundreds of people were arrested and killed amid political clashes and ethnic tensions fuelled by land disputes. According to several NGOs, Mr Oueremi’s militia was alsoRead More
FC Karachi registers maiden win in National Women’s Football Championship
KARACHI: FC Karachi beat Young Riser Stars Layyah by 3-1 to register their first win in the National Women’s Football Championship. Alina Mirza opened Karachi’s account in the 14th minute followed by equalizer from Saima Parveen who gave a sigh of relief to Stars. The first half ended with 1-1. But, second half remained in the name of Karachi as Zoha Adnan struck twice to seal a convincing victory for her team. In the other match of the group, Riaz Kamil FC held quarter-finalists JAFA Soccer Academy 0-0. FC KarachiRead More
SHC grants Haleem Adil Shaikh bail in cases of rioting, violence
ISLAMABAD : The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday granted bail to Sindh Assembly’s Opposition Leader Haleem Adil Shaikh in two cases of rioting and terrorism. The court ordered the accused to deposit surety bonds of Rs. two lac for each case. The two cases pertains to attack on police and interference in government duties and disruption. The Sindh High Court had on March 13 issued notices to the Prosecutor General Sindh and others to file their comments on the bail petition of Haleem Adil Shaikh in two cases. DuringRead More