Wednesday, April 21st, 2021
Pakistan asks Britain to deport Nawaz Sharif
LAHORE, APR 21 (DNA) – Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed met with British High Commissioner in Pakistan Christian Turner and submitted an application for the deportation of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. Sheikh Rasheed said the UK has said that Pakistan should request the extradition of Nawaz Sharif. “The UK did not respond positively regarding the extradition of Nawaz Sharif,” the Interior Minister said and added the British envoy said they would talk government to government on this issue. Sheikh Rasheed said Nawaz Sharif is facingRead More
WHO lauds ‘excellent’ arrangements at Pakistan Covid vaccination centres
ISLAMABAD, APR 21 (DNA) – World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative in Pakistan Dr Palitha Mahipala on Wednesday lauded Pakistan’s Covid-19 vaccination efforts. Taking to Twitter, he said: “I appreciate efforts of the Government of Pakistan for rolling out COVID-19 vaccination including vaccination of foreigners in the National Vaccine Deployment Plan & making excellent arrangements at the vaccination centers across Pakistan, with Covid-19 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in place.” Pakistan started vaccinating people in the age group 50-59 against COVID-19 today. The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) last week decidedRead More
President FPCCI welcomes appointment of Shaukat Tarin as new finance minister
FAISALABAD, APR 21 (DNA) – Engineer Hafiz Ihtasham Javed President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) has welcomed the appointment of Mr. Shaukat Tarin as new finance minister and hoped that he would not only protect the national interest but also revive the economy on a positive and sustainable basis. He said that reshuffle in cabinet is a normal procedure and Prime Minister Imran Khan could nominate and hand over specific responsibilities to any cabinet member according to his needs and the capability of the concerned minister. “The approachRead More
PM to take part in Tokyo moot
Imran Khan will be the first Prime Minister to attend from Pakistan, it will be an excellent opportunity for the Japanese people to understand Pakistan: Matsuda Mahnoor Ansar ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of Japan has welcomed the online participation of Prime Minister Imran Khan in the 26th International Conference on “The Future of Asia”, to be held in Tokyo, Japan on May 20 and 21! It is considered one of the most important global conferences in Asia. “The Future of Asia” is an international gathering where political, economic, and academic leadersRead More
“Rehmatul-Lil Alameen Scholarship” is a positive initiative for children: President FPCCI
FAISALABAD, APR 21 (DNA) – “Rehmatul-Lil Alameen Scholarship” is a positive and productive initiative to facilitate the children belonging to the low income groups to get education and play their role in national uplift, said, Engineer Ihtisham Javed President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI). In a statement issued today, he said that Rehmatul-Lil Alameen Scholarship will enable the younger generation to come out of the scourge of illiteracy and get respectable jobs after completing their education. “Education will also change their mindset and help them to play theirRead More
Ahsan highlights importance of Earth Day
Staff Report ISLAMABAD, APR 21 (DNA) – Ex vice president Islamabad chamber of commerce Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari has said that earth day is being celebrated all over the world today to awaken a sense of love for the earth, water, mountains, forests, greenery and desserts are maintaining its true spirit is the name of love for the earth. In a statement on the occasion of world earth Day he said that World Earth day is being celebrated to show love for the land all over the world including Pakistan. EarthRead More