Sunday, March 28th, 2021
NAB recovered Rs 714 billion from corrupt elements, Says Chairman
DNA ISLAMABAD, MAR 28 – National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Honourable Mr. Justice Javed Iqbal has said that NAB is the focal organisation of Pakistan under United National Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) which is a pride for Pakistan. He said that NAB has recovered Rs 714 billion directly or indirectly from corrupt elements and deposited in the national exchequer besides handing over of thousands of acres State land to concerned provincial government as well as returned billions of looted money among the thousands of affectees of Housing and Cooperative SocietiesRead More
Hashoo Group observes Earth Hour at Marriott & Pearl-Continental Hotels nationwide
DNA ISLAMABAD, MAR 28 – Switches off major power sources to join global movement to conserve energy from 08:30 PM to 09:30 PM on Saturday, 27th March 2021 In a bid to participate in the global movement to conserve energy and protect the environment against the harmful effects of global warming, Hashoo Group observed the Earth Hour at all of its hotels across Pakistan. Hashoo Group are the owners and operators of the five-star Pearl-Continental Hotels, Marriott Hotels, as well as the Hotel One brands in Pakistan. In solidarity withRead More
Qureshi holds telephonic conversation with Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia
DNA ISLAMABAD, MAR 28 – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi held telephonic conversation today with the Saudi Foreign Minister, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud. Conveying his profound regards for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, Foreign Minister Qureshi reaffirmed Pakistan’s abiding fraternal ties with Saudi Arabia. Foreign Minister Qureshi appreciated the steps taken by the Kingdom’s leadership in resolving differences among the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), as well asRead More
Govt’s housing scheme to boost construction sector: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that government’s housing scheme for under privileged and low income people will boost the construction sector and thirty allied industries, which will create wealth in the country to pay back its debts. Virtually addressing the Housing Telethon, he said that it is for the first time in Pakistan that low income people are being provided mortgage financing to own their houses by paying instalments in place of monthly rent. Prime Minister said that the government is trying its best to give preference toRead More
Aspects of U.S.-China ties are ‘increasingly adversarial’: Blinken
WASHINGTON: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday he sees “increasingly adversarial” aspects to the United States’ relationship with China. “There are clearly increasingly adversarial aspects to the relationship, there are certainly competitive ones,” Blinken told media, adding that there were also areas of cooperation between the two countries. The United States on Saturday condemned China’s sanctions against two U.S. religious rights officials and a Canadian lawmaker in a dispute over Beijing’s treatment of Uighur Muslims and other minorities.
Bangladesh violence spreads after Modi’s visit
COX’S BAZAR: Hundreds of members of a hardline group attacked Hindu temples and a train in eastern Bangladesh on Sunday, police and a local journalist said, as violence spread across the country in the wake of a visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Local police and doctors have said at least 11 protesters have been killed since Friday in clashes with police during demonstrations organised by Islamist groups against the Indian leader’s visit. Violence has raged on since Modi’s departure as anger has swelled over the deaths. Modi arrivedRead More