Tuesday, April 20th, 2021
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has left for Iran
ISLAMABAD, APR 20 (DNA) – In a video message before departure, Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that the visit will provide him with an opportunity to discuss the regional situation with the Iranian leadership. The Foreign Minister thanked the Iranian leadership’s categorical stance on Kashmir dispute. The Foreign Minister said both Pakistan and Iran have supported each other in difficult times and it will be our endeavor to further strengthen the relationship. During the visit, the Foreign Minister will hold delegation-level talks with Foreign Minister Zarif on the entire spectrum ofRead More
Minimum Fitrana fixed at Rs140 per person
ISLAMABAD, APR 20 (DNA) – This year’s minimum Sadqa-e-Fitr or Fitrana, an obligatory charitable donation all Muslims are required to pay during Ramazan, has been set at Rs140 per person, said former Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Mufti Muneebur Rehman on Tuesday. Under the Islamic Shariah, the rate for Fitrana per person can be based on one of the prices of flour, dates, raisin, cheese, or barley. The minimum amount that should be given in charity is Rs140 with respect to wheat, in accordance with barley it is Rs320, with respectRead More
King Salman relief centre providing medical assistance to Pakistan to combat covid-19
DNA ISLAMABAD, APR 20 – The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (Ksrelief) has provided humanitarian and development aid to more than 59 countries over four continents. With international, regional and local partners in place in recipient countries to implement our programs and initiatives, we have delivered assistance to millions of beneficiaries worldwide. On the directive of the Custodian of Two Holy Mosques to provide aid to combat the Corona virus to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, KSA is donating several medical items and equipment worth US$ 1.5 Million.Read More
CDA launches anti litter drive in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, APR 20 (DNA) – The Capital Development Authority (CDA) administration is using its own resources to clean up the city. In this regard, a total of 3000 tons of garbage is collected from all over the city in which 1600 tons of garbage is being collected daily from the sectoral area while 1400 tons of garbage is being collected and disposed from the suburbs and rural areas of Islamabad. According to the details, the present administration of the Capitall Development Authority (CDA) is striving to modernize and improve theRead More
Russia expels 2 Bulgarian diplomats in retaliatory move
MOSCOW, APR 20 – In a tit-for-tat move, Russia expelled on Tuesday two Bulgarian diplomats — the first secretary and the envoy for trade and economic cooperation. In a statement, published on its website, the ministry said the diplomats, declared persona non grata, have to leave Russia within 72 hours. “This measure is a response to the decision taken in March this year by the Bulgarian side to declare ‘persona non grata’ two employees of the Russian Embassy in Sofia,” it noted. On March 22, Bulgarian authorities declared two RussianRead More
Governor visits Sindh districts on PM directives
Staff Reporter KARACHI/THATTA: Pakistan Tehreek Insaf (PTI) workers cordoned off Governor Sindh during press conference and Journalists pulled back, while on Malir and Thatta visit on Tuesday(Today). Governor Sindh Imran Ismail during his visit of Sindh districts on the directives of Prime Minister, PTI workers corner the media. Despite presence of trained official protocol there good behaviour observed, but young PTI workers shout on journalists in the month of Ramazan. Journalist community expressed sorrow over this attitude and appealed PTI leadership for well trained workers deployment otherwise keep them away duringRead More