Wednesday, March 31st, 2021
Ukraine ambassador meets COAS Gen. Bajwa
DNA RAWALPINDI, MAR 31 – Markian Chuchuk, Ukrainian Ambassador to Pakistan called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, today. During the meeting matters of mutual interest, regional security and enhanced bilateral & defence cooperation came under discussion. COAS said that Pakistan attaches great importance to furthering bilateral relations with Ukraine in all domains. The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s sincere efforts for bringing peace and stability in the region, especially the Afghan Peace Process. Both sides reiterated the commitment for expanding bilateral engagements through structuredRead More
CGSS organizes conference on “Evolving Global Security Challenges in the Post-COVID World”
ISLAMABAD, MAR 31 (DNA) – An Online International Conference on “Evolving Global Security Challenges in the Post-COVID World” was organized by the Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS), Islamabad. The conference commenced with the opening remarks of Dr. Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan, Member Board of Experts, Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS), Islamabad& Regional Geopolitical Analyst. He stated that the COVID 19 pandemic has further disorganized existing global challenges, further exposing the underlying causes of insecurity, social and economic inequality with overtones of racial tension and nationalism. Furthermore,Read More
Study finds poor state of protections for freedom of expression in Pakistan
Pakistan scored only 30 out of 100 points on the Freedom of Expression Assessment Index, which monitored the country’s performance with 60 indicators for the year 2020 ● Threats of legal and regulatory action on the basis of expression were compounded by issues related to the online harassment of journalists, Covid-19 disinformation, the digital divide, and restrictions on media access during the pandemic Staff Report (ISLAMABAD, MAR 31 – Pakistan performed poorly with respect to legal and practical protections for the right to freedom of expression of its citizens duringRead More
OGDCL BOD, appoints Zafar Masud as Chairman Board
ISLAMABAD: The Board of Directors of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) in term of section 192 of the companies’ act 2017 appointed Mr Zafar Masud as Chairman Board for a term of three years in its meeting held on March 31, 2021 in Islamabad. The members of board of directors participated in this meeting which was scheduled to appoint new chairman of the board. Earlier in 11th Extraordinary General Meeting of the company which was held on March 17, 2021 the directors of the company were elected inRead More
Turkish basketball clubs advance to EuroLeague playoffs
ANKARA, MAR 31: Turkish basketball powerhouses Anadolu Efes and Fenerbahce Beko secured a place in the 2021 playoffs of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague on Tuesday. Both Istanbul clubs chalked up road wins as Anadolu Efes hammered their Spanish opponents Real Madrid 108-83 and Fenerbahce Beko beat Germany’s Bayern Munich 77-68. Turkish center Sertac Sanli was Anadolu Efes’s top scorer with 17 points. Playmaker guard Shane Larkin scored 16 points to contribute to the large win in Madrid. Anadolu Efes’ Krunoslav Simon added 15 points. Trey Thompkins scored 19 points forRead More
Palestinian right to return ‘sacred’ that no one can abandon or neglect: Hamas chief
ISTANBUL, MAR 31 – Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh has stressed that the Land Day is an affirmation of the Palestinian right to return to their homeland. In exclusive statements to Anadolu Agency in Istanbul, on the 45th anniversary of the Palestinian Land Day, marked on March 30, Haniyeh said the occasion affirms adherence to “the homeland and the right of return. It is a sacred right that no one can abandon or neglect.” The Palestinian Land Day is a commemoration of the killing of six Palestinians during protests against an Israeli decision to expropriate aboutRead More