Wednesday, April 21st, 2021
Pakistan, Iran ink MoU for establishment of border markets
DNA ISLAMABAD, APR 21 – Signing of “Memorandum of Understanding between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for the establishment of border markets along the border between the two countries” by the Foreign Ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan By signing this memorandum of understanding and with the aim of promoting economic relations between the two countries and the welfare of the border residents, the two sides agreed to establish joint border markets along the common border between the two countries. Accordingly,Read More
Police Officer Derek Chauvin found guilty of George Floyd’s murder
MINNEAPOLIS: In the United States, former Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin has been found guilty of all charges in killing African-American man and actor, George Floyd nearly a year ago. The Floyd family’s lawyer Benjamin Crump said in a statement that this case is a turning point in American history for accountability of law enforcement and sends a clear message that we hope is heard clearly in every city and every state. George Floyd was murdered by police, which led to riots and violence in the United States.
New varieties of fruit, crops will be introduced: Imran Khan
PESHAWAR: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said new varieties of fruit and crops will be introduced to provide relief to farmers. Receiving briefing on olive plantation in KP at Governor house today, he said under the new agriculture policy, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will be divided into various zones for this purpose. The Prime Minister was apprised that olive cultivation will not only eliminate import of olives but also enable it to be exported after meeting the domestic consumption. Besides, a comprehensive plan for saffron cultivation was presented to the Prime Minister,Read More
Govt making efforts to provide basic facilities to people: PM
PESHAWAR: Prime Minister Imran Khan says the government’s focus is to ensure provision of basic facilities to people. Addressing inaugural ceremony of a new block at Khyber Teaching Hospital in Peshawar today (Wednesday), he said the primary responsibility of a government is to serve people. The Prime Minister said the government’s health card scheme is a major step toward ensuring provision of health insurance to people across the country. He said the initiative will lead to establishment of a health system with the involvement of private sector that will constructRead More
Rizwan, Usman star as Pakistan down Zimbabwe in first T20I
HARARE, APR 21 – Outstanding performance from wicketkeeper-batsman Rizwan and leg-spinner Usman Qadir helped Pakistan in secured a -run win in the first T20I of the three-match series against Zimbabwe. While defending a modest total of 150 in Harare on Wednesday, the Men-in-Green produced a more than decent bowling performance and restrict the opposition to just 138 runs in their 20 overs at the expense of seven wickets. Leg-spinner was the star of the show with the ball in hand as he claimed three wickets and gave away 29 runsRead More
2020 Petrol Crisis Inquiry Report has exposed Tabahi Sarkar’s Criminal Negligence: Sherry Rehman
DNA Islamabad, APR 21 – Addressing the 2020 petrol crisis, PPP Parliamentary Leader in the Senate, Senator Sherry Rehman said, “The Inquiry Commission’s report on the 2020 petrol crisis is a damning charge sheet against the government and exposes Tabahi Sarkar’s criminal negligence which paved the way for this crisis”. “From the illegal appointment of DG Oil to non-storage of oil for 20 days, billions of rupees have been looted by the oil mafias. How is it even possible that OGRA did not ensure that the companies are storing oilRead More