Monday, June 14th, 2021
COMSTECH will announce scholarships for Palestinian students
ISLAMABAD, JUN 14 (DNA) – To show solidarity with the Palestinian brethren, the Coordinator General, COMSTECH, Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary will announce a number of scholarships for Palestinian students and scholars in a press conference later today at 12:30 pm, at COMSTECH Auditorium. The scholarships are arranged in partnership with Association of Private Sector Universities of Pakistan (APSUP) and member institutions of COMSTECH Consortium of Excellence.
2021 China Tourism and Culture Week kicks off in Pakistan
China Cultural Center in Pakistan has started launching series of online activities to celebrate “2021 China Tourism and Culture Week”. ISLAMABAD, JUN 14 – /DNA/- The theme of the event is to promote the image of “Beautiful China”, and tell the story of China by focusing on three major sections, which are “Beautiful Countryside and Intangible Heritage Protection”, “Ice and Snow Tourism” and “Food Culture”. It also aims to promote the Beijing Winter Olympics, and showcases the charm of Chinese Culture and Tourism. So join us online to appreciate andRead More
The first deputy head of ISRS presented Uzbekistan’s approaches to solving water problems
On 26 may, speaking at an international conference on “Strengthening regional cooperation in the water sector in Central Asia”, the first deputy head of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies (ISRS) Akramjon Nematov presented Uzbekistan’s approaches to solving water problems, reports “Dunyo” IA correspondent. The expert stressed that about 80% of Uzbekistan’s water resources are formed at the expense of transboundary watercourses. This, in his words, dictates the need for the development of interstate relations on the sustainable use of transboundary water resources, the development of mutually acceptable mechanismsRead More
Governor Punjab praises FPCCI’s role in economic development
Karachi (DNA): Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo, President FPCCI, has thanked Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar, Governor Punjab, for hosting a high-profile delegation of FPCCI with an open-heart and realization of the business, industrial, and trade community’s role in economic development of the country. Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo took this opportunity to highlight some glaring anomalies in the Federal Budget 2021-22. He said that all emphasis is on extracting more taxes from existing taxpayers; rather than broadening the tax base as advised by FPCCI in its Budget Proposals. Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo vehementlyRead More
Entire country developing except Sindh: CJP Gulzar
KARACHI : Hearing a case regarding removal of illegal encroachments in Karachi on Monday, Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed remarked that the entire country is developing except Sindh. Taking the Sindh government to task, the chief justice Gulzar Ahmed said people in Tharparkar are desperate for a drop of water even today. “Not a single RO [Reverse Osmosis) plant was installed but Rs1500 million had been spent,” he added. “What plan does the government have?” the chief justice asked the Advocate General, observing the situation is getting worse. Unfortunately, the topRead More
Punjab govt agrees to pay Rs30.8mn to woman years after acquiring her land
LAHORE : Punjab government on Monday agreed to pay an amount of Rs30.8 million to a woman in Lahore High Court (LHC), years after her property was acquired for construction of road infrastructure. Chief Justice LHC Qasim Khan while hearing a petition from a woman sought replies from the Punjab government regarding payment of her dues. The Punjab government assured the LHC bench regarding payment of Rs30.8 million to the woman within the next three days, besides also promising to pay the remaining amount of Rs9.2 million by July 15.Read More