Wednesday, June 9th, 2021
10 deminers killed in Afghanistan attack
In Afghanistan, at least ten deminers have been killed and fourteen others injured when gunmen attacked their camp in Baghlan province. According to Interior Ministry Spokesman Tareq Arian, the gunmen entered a compound of a mine-clearing agency and open fire on workers. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
PM inaugurates first One Window Ehsaas center in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated the first One Window Ehsaas center in Islamabad today (Wednesday). Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection Dr Sania Nishtar briefed Imran Khan about the initiative which is aimed at ensuring access to all the facilities and services of Ehsaas Program under one roof. She said Ehsaas One Window centers will be established in every district of the country. She said Ehsaas One Window initiative has six components. Its first component is Ehsaas Center. Others include a digital information and servicesRead More
Pakistan, Canada agree to work together on countering Islamophobia
DNA ISLAMABAD, JUN 9 – Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi held telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of Canada Mr. Marc Garneau. During the call, matters pertaining to the recent tragic incident of Islamophoia in London, Ontario, and bilateral ties were discussed. The Foreign Minister briefed the Canadian Foreign Minister on the efforts undertaken by the Government of Pakistan to raise awareness and to curtail the growing Islamophobic tendencies. He underscored that the international community must show a common resolve against the rising trend of Islamophobia and promote peaceful coexistenceRead More
Ambassador of Nepal calls on Foreign Minister Qureshi
DNA ISLAMABAD, JUN 9 – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi received the Ambassador of Nepal, Tapas Adhikari, in his office today. The entire spectrum of the bilateral relations was discussed during the meeting. Foreign Minister Qureshi conveyed condolences on the loss of lives in Nepal due to Covid-19 and commended the effective measures taken by Nepal to contain the virus. The Foreign Minister said that Pakistan stands with Nepal in its efforts to deal with Covid-19 pandemic and will extend all possible support in this context. Foreign Minister Qureshi conveyedRead More
German ambassador lauds PTI’s govt efforts for development of Gilgit Baltistan
DNA ISLAMABAD, JUN 9 – Ambassador of Germany to Pakistan Bernhard Schlagheck called on Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan Ali Amin Khan Gandapur here in Islamabad. The meeting discussed the overall security situation of the region with particular reference to the issue of Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister highlighted the worst condition of Human rights in Indian illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. He expressed the resolve of his government for peaceful settlement of Kashmir dispute as per aspirations of people of Jammu and Kashmir and according toRead More
Capital cops get training on modern techniques of investigation
ISLAMABAD, JUN 09 (DNA) – Islamabad Capital Territory police on Wednesday organized a training course for its personnel on modern techniques of investigation and prevention of human trafficking. The prominent figures from various schools of thought shared their experiences with investigation officers on crime prevention. Parliamentary secretary for Interior Shaukat Ali graced the occasion as cheif guest, while Inspector General of Police Islamabad (IGP) Qazi Jameel-ur-Rehman, DIG headquarters, Kamran Aadil, SSP headquarters, Naveed Atif, Principal Training school, Tahir Khan and other officials of Capital police attended the event. The ParliamentaryRead More