Tuesday, April 20th, 2021
Azerbaijan ambassador meets Naval Chief
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Azerbaijan Ali Alizade called on Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi at the Naval Headquarters, Islamabad. The ambassador remained with the Naval Chief for quite some time and discussed matters of mutual interest. Pakistan and Azerbaijan enjoy excellent relations. Pakistan is keen to take part in the rebuilding and rehabilitation process initiated in the recently liberated areas. Both countries support each other on regional as well as global forums. Pakistan whole-heartedly supported Azerbaijan in its war against aggressor Armenia. Likewise Azerbaijan supportsRead More
Pandemic, Education & the Need for Greater Investment
By Asim Bashir Khan The writer is an economist and Public Financial Management expert. He is currently a PhD candidate at IBA.During the past 12 months, approximately 42 million school students of pre-primary to higher secondary levels have been directly affected by the COVID-19 crisis in Pakistan. In addition to pre-existing barriers, recent data emerging from Pakistan suggests that girls’ access to formal education is further expected to recede as a result of the steep decline in household incomes. With many households still struggling with the financial toll experienced duringRead More
Sri Lankan Monks delegation visits Badshahi Mosque, Lahore Fort
Lahore : A delegation comprising senior Buddhist Monks from Sri Lanka visited Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort in Lahore on Tuesday. Speaking on this occasion, Chief Abbot and President, Dharma Vijaya Buddhist Vihara, USA Venerated Dr. Walpola Piyananda said that every religion has given a message of peace and harmony. He said that Pakistan has always helped Sri Lanka in the hour of need, including asistance towards counter-terrorism measures. He hoped that the Pakistan government would take further steps to promote religious tourism. The delegation is in Pakistan on aRead More
NA session summoned to present resolution on French envoy
ISLAMABAD: The government will present a resolution on the explusion of the French ambassador in the National Assembly (NA) today. A session of the lower house of Parliament has been summoned for the purpose at 3pm. The NA session was adjourned till 2pm on April 22 (Thursday) but it has been rescheduled to be held today in the wake of the government’s talks with the outlawed Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), according to the NA secretariat. MNAs have been instructed to reach the Parliament House to ensure their presence in the session.Read More
Chinese Ambassador calls on KP Governor
Peshawar : Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong called on Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shah Farman in Peshawar. During the meeting, the Governor apprised the ambassador about investment opportunities in five extraordinary fields of the province. These fields include olives, honey, fresh and dry fruits, saffron and precious stones. He said investment in these fields will create vast employment opportunities, eventually resulting in economic growth. Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong showed great interest in working in the said five fields for investment. He expressed full support of the embassy for promoting theRead More
UK imposes strictest travel curbs on India after Covid-19 cases surge
Britain has imposed its strictest travel curbs on India after explosion of coronavirus cases in the country. In a statement, Health Secretary, Matt Hancock said India has been added to Britain’s red list of countries, banning all arrivals from India. Meanwhile, Indian government has enforced a week-long lockdown in capital Delhi from last night after a record spike in cases. The Capital Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the Delhi’s healthcare system is just near to collapse because of the worsening COVID-19 outbreak.