Friday, May 7th, 2021
Over 7 kg uranium seized in India’s Maharashtra state
2 local residents arrested for ‘illegally possessing’ highly radioactive substance, police say NEW DELHI – Indian police seized over seven kilograms (15.4 pounds) of natural uranium and arrested two men in the western Maharashtra state for “illegally possessing” the highly radioactive substance, an authority said. According to the anti-terrorism squad in Maharashtra, the confiscated material is worth Indian Rupees 21.30 crores (around $2.9 million) and an investigation into the case is underway. “We had received information that one person identified as Jigar Pandya was going to illegally sell pieces ofRead More
NEPRA approves reduction in fuel adjustment charges for May 2021
ISLAMABAD , May 7 : National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced to reduce fuel adjustment charges for the month of May 2021 on Friday. According to a notification issued by the power regulatory body, Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) sought a reduction in fuel adjustment charges by 61 paisas per unit. The NEPRA said that it held a public hearing on fuel charges adjustment (FCA) on 28 April 2021 and later approved a reduction in charges by 64 paisas per unit. “The reduction will only be applicable forRead More
Youth leaders see CPEC promoting Pak-China people to people ties
ISLAMABAD, May 7 (DNA):Youth leaders in a conference have noted that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is promoting Pak-China people to people ties. In commemoration of 70 years of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations, the Pakistan China Institute organized a webinar titled “Future leaders in shaping Pakistan-China relations”. The conference was arranged under Friends of Silk Road initiative, said a statement issued here Friday. The webinar was arranged to understand and facilitate bilateral youth exchanges under the CPEC as it enters its second phase. This was the first-of-its-kind bilateral dialogue aimed atRead More
Ufone offers generous free data ‘Eidi’ on mobile top-ups
DNA Islamabad – May 7, 2021: Pakistani telecom operator, Ufone has announced free data ‘Eidi’ on mobile top-ups for its consumers under Eid Recharge Offer. Consumers will receive free data on regular balance recharge of Rs. 100 and above via across all recharge mediums. The offer will help Ufone users stay connected with their loved ones during Eid vacations while COVID related restriction bar physical socialization. The free data will bring consumers additional connectivity, fun and entertainment during the Eid festivities. In order to ensure safety and wellbeing of consumers,Read More
King Fahd Causeway reopening to give Bahrain $2.9bn tourism boost
RIYADH , May 7 : The reopening of the King Fahd Causeway, which connects Bahrain to Saudi Arabia, will add up to $2.9 billion to Bahrain’s economy this year, based on average tourism spending in 2019, according to the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Saudi Arabia has said it will reopen land, sea and air border crossings on May 17th. Bahrain attracted nearly 11 million visitors in 2019, of which 9 million were tourists. Saudis account for 88 percent of Bahrain’s visitors, the majority of whom come via theRead More
Essay Competition winners on Sino-Pak 70th anniversary announced
ISLAMABAD, May 7 (DNA): An essay competition’s winners on 70th anniversary of Pak-China relations has been announced, accoding to Gwadar Pro. The Competition was co-organized by Chinese Consulate-General in Lahore and Institute of International Relations and Media Research (IIRMR). At the concluding ceremony winners were announced with cash prizes and special appreciation certificates. Deputy Consul General Lahore Peng Zhengwu released his special message through video in which he said “on behalf of Chinese Consulate General Lahore, I would like to congratulate Institute of International Relations and Media Research, its ChairmanRead More