Friday, April 16th, 2021
China’s coal-fired power station in Pakistan achieves zero carbon emission
BEIJING, Apr 16 : China’s coal-fired power plants in Pakistan made it possible to achieve ultra-low, even zero carbon emission, says a report carried by Gwadar Pro on Friday. The issues of climate change partly caused by carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fired power plants has aroused wide concern of the international community, including Pakistan and China in recent years. However, according to the report, China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd, (CHNG) indicated in an exclusive interview, that considering their project in Pakistan, Sahiwal power station, and their new achievement in China, coal-firedRead More
Friday to be observed for contrition to get rid of COVID-19
ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 :The country would observe this Friday (today) as a day to express contrition and forgiveness from Allah Almighty to seek riddance from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has already issued a notification in this regard, on the directive of President Dr Arif Alvi, who himself recovered from the COVID-19 recently. “It is hereby notified for information and compliance by all the concerned that the first Jummah of Ramazan 1442 A.H shall be observed as “Deliverance from Coronavirus through penitence and forgiveness,”Read More
COMSATS Joint Centre for Industrial Biotechnology Inaugurated in Tianjin, China
Islamabad, 16 April 2021 : COMSATS Joint Centre for Industrial Biotechnology (CCIB) was inaugurated today in Tianjin, China. The Centre is to become the regional hub for research and development, capacity building and technology transfer in the areas of industrial biotechnology for COMSATS’ 27 MemberCountries including Pakistan. The Centre has come to existence with the joint efforts of the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) and the Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology (TIB), China, the latter being affiliated with COMSATS as its Centre ofRead More
The blessed unification of religion & science
Wajeeha Bilal With the advancement in science, the authenticity of certain beliefs has been questioned and tested at times. Universal moral beliefs cannot be explained by natural processes and thus require religion. Scientists and religious philosophers make different claims about the reality and life, and the reason for these allegations differ as well.As humans we have always struggled with difference of opinion from all sectors that only results in confusion about our existence. But the wonderful thing about our humanity is that our unity is featured in many ways throughRead More
Pakistan temporarily blocks all social media platforms
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked social media platforms in the country for a few hours. A temporary ban has been imposed on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, WhatsApp, Instagram and YouTube, the Ministry of Interior said in a statement, adding that they will remain blocked until 3pm. The decision has been taken to maintain law and order situation in the country following violent protests by a religious party.
Balochistan CM directs establishment of FM Radio stations in all major cities of province
Quetta : A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Balochistan Jam Kamal Khan regarding the proposed development projects of the Information, Sports and Population Welfare Department for the next financial year. On this occasion, the Chief Minister said that the information department needs to be further strengthened. He directed the establishment of FM Radio stations in all major cities of the province. He said that the plan to provide infrastructure for the journalists’ colony should be included in the new PSDP. He also instructed to include theRead More