Friday, April 2nd, 2021
Saudi govt seeks Pak’s help launch green initiatives in desert country
ISLAMABAD, APR 2 (DNA) – Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliki on Friday called on Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam and expressed interest to learn from Pakistan’s various green initiatives launched under Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision for Clean Green Pakistan, according to press statement issued here by the climate change ministry. “The exchange of views focused on bilateral cooperation and joint working for the implementation of the present Saudi government’s various green initiatives including 10 Billion Tree Plantation Programme and Ecosystem Restoration Initiative,” ClimateRead More
RCCI lauds CPO role in maintaining law and order in the city
ISLAMABAD, APR 2 (DNA) – Najy Benhassine, Country Director of the World Bank Group made a courtesy call on the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Hammad Azhar at the Finance Division. While welcoming the Country Director, the Finance Minister acknowledged the pivotal role being played by the World Bank in implementing a series of reforms aimed at strengthening the social sector, broadening the tax base, harmonising General Sales Tax, improving fiscal and debt management in the country. While speaking on the occasion, the Finance Minister reiterated the firm commitmentRead More
‘Nuclear arms potential triggers escalation in S.Asia’
New report cites fears that region could break into 2 camps, with China, Pakistan on one side, while India, US on other Expressing concerns over “external trends filtering into region,” a new report on nuclear challenges in South Asia sees nuclear warheads as “potential triggers for accidents or further escalation,” particularly when deployed at a tactical level. It also warned that the contrasting focus and pattern of nuclear engagement between China and the US could break the volatile region into two camps, with Washington and New Delhi on one side,Read More
No deviation in positivity ratio in kids: NCOC
DNA ISLAMABAD: Amid the rising ratio of COVID-19 positivity among children, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) said there was no major deviation in the positivity ratio in children as compared to the statistics from previous waves. The NCOC met (Friday) with Federal Minister for Planning Asad Umar in the chair to review the overall situation of the pandemic in the country, the implementation of safety guidelines and distribution of the vaccine. The forum also expressed concerns over the non-implementation of NCOC instructions on wearing of masks, social distancing andRead More
Sanjrani lauds Saudi investment in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, APR 2 (DNA) – Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, Nawaf- bin Saeed Al-Maliki called on Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani here at Parliament House on Friday. During the meeting, bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest were discussed in detail. The Chairman of the Upper House said that the Kingdom’s investment in various sectors of Pakistan is commendable. He observed that such huge investment in the country is a testament to the confidence of the Saudi leadership and investors in Pakistan. While hailing Saudi investment inRead More
Singer Shaukat Ali dies
LAHORE: Renowned folk singer Shaukat Ali has passed away on Friday. he was admitted to the Services Hospital after his health seriously deteriorated on Tuesday.