Saturday, May 1st, 2021
US recognition of Armenians killing by Ottoman Empire in WW-I as ‘genocide’ is politically motivated: Experts
Devcom-Pakistan webinar urged the Muslim leadership and the independent media to stand united against the US decision, and the EU and UN statements against the Ismaophobia for a counter narrative, just and a rational campaign against the religious prejudices. Islamabad, MAY 1 (DNA) – Speaking at a webinar on Saturday, the geopolitical experts termed the US President Joe Biden’s decision a politically motivated step whereby he has recognized Armenians killings by the Ottoman Empire in the World War-I as “genocide”. Taking up 106 years old matter with an unfair approachRead More
Keel laying ceremonies of type-054 a/p frigate and milgem class corvette for pakistan navy held at China & Turkey
ISLAMABAD, MAY 21 (DNA) – Keel laying ceremonies of 3rd Type-054A Class Frigate and 2nd MILGEM Class Corvette were held at HudongZhonghua (HZ) Shipyard Shanghai, China and Istanbul Naval Shipyard (INSY), Turkey respectively. Both the ceremonies were graced by respective Country’s Chief Naval Overseers, separately. Type 054 A/P Class Frigate, will be most technologically advanced surface platform of Pakistan Navy Fleet, fitted with state of the art Surface, Subsurface and Anti-Air weapons, Combat Management System and Sensors. These ships will significantly contribute in maintaining peace and security in the IndianRead More
PM reiterates resolve to bring electoral reforms; asks opposition to cooperate
ISLAMABAD, MAY 1 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday once again reiterated that the government was determined to introduce reforms in the electoral system with the use of latest technology to bring transparency and credibility. In a series of connected tweets, the prime minister invited the opposition to sit with them and select from the available electronic voting machine (EVM) models to restore elections credibility. He referred to recent NA: 249 election result disputed by different political parties, and said that use of technology would strengthen the democraticRead More
Russia bars eight EU officials in retaliation for sanctions
MOSCOW – Russia on Friday barred eight officials from European Union countries from entering the country in retaliation for sanctions imposed on Russian citizens by the EU. Russia’s foreign ministry said those banned included Vera Jourova, vice president for values and transparency at the executive European Commission, David Sassoli, the president of the European parliament, and Jacques Maire, a member of the French delegation at the Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly. “The European Union continues to pursue its policy of illegitimate, unilateral restrictive measures against Russian citizens and organisations,” the ministry said in a statement. It accused theRead More
Formal start of final phase of Afghan pullout by US, NATO
The final phase of ending America’s “forever war” in Afghanistan after 20 years formally began Saturday, with the withdrawal of the last U.S. and NATO troops by the end of summer. President Joe Biden had set May 1 as the official start of the withdrawal of the remaining forces — about 2,500-3,500 U.S. troops and about 7,000 NATO soldiers. Even before Saturday, the herculean task of packing up had begun. The military has been taking inventory, deciding what is shipped back to the U.S., what is handed to the Afghan security forces and what is sold as junk in Afghanistan‘s markets. In recent weeks, theRead More
President ICCI, DC ICT visit markets to ensure implementation of Covid SOPs
ISLAMABAD, MAY 1 (DNA) – Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) along with Hamza Shafqaat, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad visited various markets of the federal capital including G-10, G-11 and F-10 Marakaz to ensure enforcement and implementation of Covid-19 pandemic SOPs. Rana Waqas Anwar Additional Deputy Commissioner (General), Babar Sahib Din Additional Deputy Commissioner East, Mehreen Baloch Assistant Commissioner, Khalid Chaudhry Convener ICCI Traders Committee, Raja Abdul Majeed Convener ICCI Administration Committee, Presidents of respective markets and police officials also accompanied them during these visits.Read More