Monday, April 5th, 2021
Deputy Chairman Senate calls on Punjab Governor in Lahore
LAHORE: Deputy Chairman Senate Mirza Muhammad Afridi called on Governor Punjab Chaudharry Muhammad Sarwar in Lahore on Monday. Speaking on the occasion, the Punjab Governor said hundred percent of scholarships will be given to students from tribal districts. He said campus of Punjab University in tribal districts and GCU in Gilgit will soon be constructed. Chaudhary Sarwar said we all have to work together to make Pakistan strong and prosperous. Deputy Chairman Senate said the country is progressing successfully under Prime Minister Imran Khan’s dynamic leadership.
Japan expresses desire to expand ties with Pakistan, says Ambassador
DNA ISLAMABAD, APR 5: Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani on Monday said that Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Japan and looking forward to further expand the friendly ties in different sectors for mutual benefit of the people of two sides. He was talking to Kuninoro Matsuda, Ambassador of Japan in Pakistan who called on him here at Parliament House. The Japanese Ambassador, Kuninoro Matsuda felicitated Sadiq Sanjrani on his re-election as Chairman of the Upper House. During the meeting, bilateral relations, issues of mutual interest and the overallRead More
Turkey detains 10 retired admirals
ANKARA: Turkey has detained 10 retired admirals who signed a statement asserting the importance to Turkish security of the Montreux Convention designed to prevent the militarization of the Black Sea. Presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said, the statement had the hallmarks of a military plot to overthrow the government.
Russian FM to arrive Pakistan on Apr 6
DNA ISLAMABAD, APR 5 – The Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, Mr. Sergey Lavrov, will pay an official visit to Pakistan on 6-7 April 2021. The Russian Foreign Minister will have delegation-level talks with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi. He will call on Prime Minister Imran Khan and have interaction with other dignitaries. During the talks between the two Foreign Ministers, the entire gamut of Pakistan-Russia relations will be reviewed and ways discussed to further broaden and deepen bilateral cooperation in diverse fields. The two Foreign Ministers will alsoRead More
PM directs to devise short & long-term strategy to harness immense potential of IT in country
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the authorities concerned to finalize short, medium and long-term strategy based on timelines for development of IT sector. Chairing a meeting in Islamabad on Monday on promotion of IT sector in the country, he emphasized on early implementation of the strategy. The Prime Minister said Pakistan has immense potential in IT sector. He said the government is taking steps on priority basis to organize experts in information technology, especially the freelancers. Underlining the importance of building Special Technology Zones in the country, ImranRead More
Air chief meets PM Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD, APR 5 (DNA) – Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Baber Sidhu called on Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad. Professional matters pertaining to Pakistan Air Force were discussed during the meeting.