Monday, April 26th, 2021
Govt’s historic initiative of Kisan Card to transform agri sector
KISAN: Prime Minister Imran Khan says the government’s historic initiative of Kisan Card will transform the agriculture sector in Pakistan, making farmers prosperous. Addressing Kisan Card distribution ceremony in Multan on Monday, he said the farmers, thorough this card, will get subsidized fertilizers, seeds and pesticides besides low-interest loans and compensation for damaged crops in case of any natural calamity. The Prime Minister expressed confidence that the Kisan Card scheme will bring about a revolution in the country by making the life of farmers easy through use of technology, enhancingRead More
Turkish parliament head rejects Biden’s remarks on 1915
“As the speaker of the Turkish parliament, I reject this great slander [of Biden] against our state, nation and history. I want to remind the officials of the countries, especially those with a criminal record of crimes against humanity, racism and genocide in their history, to be very careful when talking about Turkey,” Şentop told in an event in the capital Ankara. On the 1915 events, there is no new scientific and historic finding or new evaluation, Şentop noted. “The only thing that changes in the political decision [of theRead More
Common ground sought in 5+1 Cyprus talks in Geneva
At a UN-led unofficial Cyprus conference this week in Geneva, a common ground will be sought to negotiate a lasting solution to the decades-old conflict on the island. The meeting will be held from April 27-29 with guarantor countries Turkey, Greece, and the UK. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will also participate in the meetings to determine a “common ground” on which the parties can negotiate in order to find a permanent solution to the Cyprus issue in the near future. Mutual visits between Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) for the meeting on Cyprus gained speedRead More
Ukrainian president upbeat on chances of Putin meeting and new ceasefire
KYIV – Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday he was likely to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the conflict in eastern Ukraine, adding that all sides were at the “finish line” of agreeing a new ceasefire. “It seems to me that everything is going towards the fact that this meeting will take place,” he said. Zelenskiy has sought a meeting with Putin after the two countries traded blame over a spike in clashes in the Donbass conflict and a build-up of Russian troops near Ukraine’s eastern borderRead More
PIA ready to airlift another one million COVID doses from China
KARACHI, APR 26 (DNA) – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has finalised arrangements to airlift another consignment of COVID vaccine from China. As per details, three Boeing aircraft of the PIA will fly to Beijing to transport another one million COVID vaccine doses to Pakistan. Arrangements have been put in place and permission has been sought from the concerned department. The airlines will fly to Beijing soon after approval from the relevant department. Earlier, three planes of Pakistan International Airlines carrying a consignment of one million COVID-19 vaccine doses had arrivedRead More
PM Imran summons cabinet meeting on Tuesday
ISLAMABAD, APR 26 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has summoned the federal cabinet meeting on Tuesday (April 27) to discuss the country’s economic and political situation. Prime Minister Imran Khan will preside over the federal cabinet meeting to be held at the Prime Minister’s office. The cabinet will discuss a nine-point agenda during the meeting. According to sources, the cabinet will approve the implementation of Mandatory Service Act for the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) employees. The cabinet will also be briefed on PIA s restructuring plan. The federal cabinetRead More