Saturday, March 27th, 2021
CDA decides stone pitching of natural rainwater streams
ISLAMABAD, MAR 27 (DNA) – Capital Development Authority (CDA) administration has decided stone pitching of natural rainwater streams across the city by introducing its own new project to make them environmentally friendly. According to the details, on the special instructions of CDA administration, the MPO department has started stone pitching on the slopes inside and outside the natural streams of the city to make them environment friendly and clean. The purpose of pitching is to make the drainage system clean and proper. Moreover, the pitching of the slopes and sidesRead More
Pakistan, UAE agree to strengthen cooperation in diverse fields
ISLAMABAD, MAR 27 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi held a telephonic conversation with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Foreign Minister Qureshi conveyed heartfelt condolences from the Government and people of Pakistan on the sad demise of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Finance Minister of the UAE. Offering prayers for the departed soul, the Foreign Minister paid rich tribute to the life and services of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid, remembering himRead More
India spreading fake news about Pakistan for fifteen years
Ambassador Zaheer Janjua says full investigation report shows that the Indian networks controlled more than ten NGOs that were accredited to the United Nations but were inactive. That way they could go about their business undisturbed BRUSSELS (DNA) -The Brussels NGO EU Disinfo Lab dropped a small bomb in international diplomatic circles at the end of December last year: their research showed that India spread false news about Pakistan for 15 years. What does that mean for the fragile relationship between India and sworn nemesis Pakistan? Zaheer Aslam Janjua, PakistaniRead More
Member UK House of Lords meets FM Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, MAR 27 (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, received Member of UK House of Lords, Wajid Khan. Matters relating to bilateral relations with the UK, situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK) and community affairs were discussed during the meeting. The Foreign Minister congratulated Lord Wajid Khan on his appointment to the House of Lords. He apprised Lord Wajid about the steps taken by the Government of Pakistan in dealing with Covid-19 pandemic. Foreign Minister Qureshi stressed the importance of enhancing linkages with the UK andRead More
Pakistan’s commitment to addressing climate change appreciated
ISLAMABAD, MAR 27 (DNA) – Responding to media query, the Spokesperson stated that Pakistan’s commitment to addressing Climate Change and Prime Minister Imran Khan’s leadership on this account is well accepted and appreciated around the world. The Government’s landmark initiatives like the Billion Tree Tsunami have won international acclaim, including from the World Economic Forum. Pakistan is also meaningfully contributing to shape the global Climate Change discourse, inter alia, as the Vice President of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.Read More
PRGMEA urges govt to enhance export through support for industry in Budget 2021-22
DNA LAHORE: The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) has called for steps to promote industrialization and enhance exports in its budget proposals for 2021-22. PRGMEA vice chairman Adeeb Iqbal urged the government to make the next budget business-friendly, lower cost of production, allow early refunds and relax import policy for industrial raw material. He said the GSP Plus status is a golden opportunity, which exporters could exploit to meet the export target. The value-added textile sector has been the main driver of the economy for the lastRead More