Monday, March 29th, 2021
Baloch Demand Respect, Employment & Inclusive Governance
GWADAR: All that the Baloch in Gwadar want is respect and equitable living. While they crave for development, they are also fearful of being outnumbered by outsiders in the coming years. They believe the Gwadar Port, Free Industrial Zone and the new international airport – currently under construction – promise new opportunities but they want an equitable share for themselves too. These apprehensions and demands resonated at a round table dialogue “Balochistan Development but How” in Gwadar, participated by local politicians, local stakeholders, fishermen, youth, and journalists at the GwadarRead More
Nepal envoy visits RCCI, urges for direct flights to promote trade
RAWALPINDI, MAR 29 (DNA) – Ambassador of Nepal Tapas Adhikari, has stressed that Pakistan International Airline (PIA) should explore the possibility of starting direct flights between Islamabad and Kathmandu that would help in promoting two-way trade between the two countries. Both the countries enjoy cordial relationships and with resumption of flights this will further strengthen the close trade ties between the two countries. The ambassador made these remarks during his visit to the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) here on Monday. RCCI President, Mohammad Nasir Mirza, Senior ViceRead More
Iqra Aziz heartily thanks Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi for success of 7th Sky Entertainment’s iconic production
ISLAMABAD, MAR 29 /DNA/ – Iqra Aziz took to her Instagram to share the news with fans on social media. She wrote, “First of all thank you so much for the love and appreciation you all ♥️ “. The leading lady acknowledged everyone for loving and appreciating KhudaAurMohabbatand mentioned how it got 9.7 ratings on IMDb with just 6 episodes on air. She thanks and credits this fame to Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi, praising their work, writing, “You all know the finest producers @abdullah.kadwani @asadaqureshi”. In another Instagram appreciation post, she went on to thank the enigmatic duo for making her aRead More
Turkey-Azerbaijan passport-free regime to start April 1
ANKARA, MAR 29 – Turkish and Azerbaijani nationals will be able to travel passport-free between the two countries as of April 1, Turkey’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday. “The Protocol signed on December 10, 2020 between the Republic of Turkey and the Republic of Azerbaijan, which allows both countries’ citizens to travel using their national identity cards, will enter into force on April 1, 2021,” the ministry said in a statement. “Citizens of Turkey and Azerbaijan traveling directly between the two countries will be able to travel without needing theirRead More
IMC Wins CSR Award 2021
KARACHI: For the third consecutive year, Indus Motor Company (IMC) won the 13th Corporate Social Responsibility Award 2021 conferred by the National Forum for Environment & Health (NFEH) in recognition of its initiatives in the Corporate Social Responsibility sector. The award was presented by Minister Information, Science &Technology, Department of Sindh, Mr. Taimur Talpur, at a ceremony at Karachi. The NFEH annual CSR Award is one of the coveted awards in the country. NFEH is affiliated with the United Nations Environmental Program and supported by the Ministry of Climate Change,Read More
ICCI shows concerns over 34 percent hike in power tariff
ISLAMABAD, MAR 29 (DNA) – The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) has expressed serious concerns over the amendments made in the NEPRA Act through an ordinance to put in place a mechanism for automatic hike in electricity tariff of about Rs.5.36 per unit (34 per cent) over the next 27 months and termed it a dangerous move as it would give a serious blow to the business and investment activities in the country and plunge the economy in deep troubles. Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President, Islamabad Chamber ofRead More