Friday, May 28th, 2021
CDA starts inquiry against corrupt officers, workers
DNA ISLAMABAD, MAY 28: Administration of Capital Development Authority (CDA) took a big step against the corrupt officers and workers of the department here on Friday. On the charges of corruption, misconduct, and fake degrees one officer of grade 18 has been dismissed and a number of other officers and employees were given various punishments including demotion, holding the increments, and others. Promotion without attesting the educational certificates has been banned. Directions have been issued for the completion of different ongoing inquiries within the time period of one month. CDARead More
HWPL’s 8th Annual Commemoration of Declaration of World Peace held successfully
BY: AFZAL JAVED ISLAMABAD, May 28: HWPL’s 8th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace was held online and attended by around 3,000 people from 150 countries around the world. This event is held annually by an international peace NGO named Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) in association with its affiliated groups, International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) and International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG). With several cases of international partnership for peacebuilding projects endorsed by youth and women organizations categorized by each region – Africa, Europe, andRead More
Telenor Pakistan joins hands with HUM Network
DNA Islamabad, MAY 28 – In its ongoing efforts to empower Pakistanis from every walk of life, Telenor Pakistan has partnered with HUM Network to support SIUT (Sindh Institute for Urology and Transplant), in its fund-raising campaign. The organisation will support SIUT’s fund-raising efforts by matching publicdonations made to the institution via Momina andDuraid Foundation’sEasyPaisa account. A telethon was held today on HUM news to encourage people to donate to this noble cause. Telenor Pakistan has a rich history of showcasingMoreSeZyadaEhsaas for har Pakistani and during times of crisis, theRead More
PARC to identify innovation in agricultural digitization
ISLAMABAD, MAY 28 (DNA) – Use of digitization and innovation to benefit sustainable agricultural production (agriculture, livestock and aquaculture) increase food and nutrition security and increase family farmers’ access to market through the development of tech-based solutions, Pakistan Agricultural Research Council, PARC has joined hands with Ignite-National Technology Fund. The MoU signing ceremony was held at PARC headquarters today on 28th May, 2021. The Secretary (Council), PARC Mr. Roshan Zada and CEO, Ignite-National Technology Fund Mr. Asim Shahryar were the signatories on behalf of their respective organizations. Federal Secretary forRead More
Bodies of infant, child found washed ashore in Libya
TRIPOLI- The bodies of six migrants including an infant, a child and a woman were discovered washed ashore off Libya on Thursday. According to local sources, residents of the western city of Zuwara reached out to authorities and shared the information after coming across the corpses. Security personnel reached the bodies of two children, a woman and three men who were found drowned on a beach. The victims, whose identities could not be verified, were foreign nationals who sailed to the Mediterranean in rubber boats from Libya. The sources said a search operation by security officials was continuing along the 90-kilometerRead More
US envoy lauds Pakistan for bringing peace, stability in the region
RAWLPINDI, MAY 28 (DNA) – Angela Aggeler, US Charge d’ Affairs to Pakistan called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, overall regional security situation including recent developments in Afghan Peace Process and bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed. The US dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s sincere efforts for bringing peace and stability in the region, especially the Afghan Peace Process.=DNA ========