Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021
Govt appoints Aslam Khan as new PIA chairman
ISLAMABAD, JUN 22 (DNA) – The federal government on Tuesday appointed Aslam R. Khan as the new chairman of Pakistan International Airline (PIA). The decision for the appointment of new chairman was taken at the cabinet meeting held at Prime Minister House. The meeting was presided over by Prime Minister Khan. Last year, Aslam Khan had been appointed as Chairman of the PIACL Board. With over three decades of multi-faceted airline experience, Aslam Khan had also been served as the Managing Director of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Investments Limited forRead More
Uber UNESCO to provide teachers with free rides to vaccination centers
ISLAMABAD, JUN 22 (DNA) – Uber, the global ride-hailing platform that seamlessly connects riders with drivers, in an attempt to extend its commitment towards education development, has collaborated with the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to provide free rides to teachers to and from their respective vaccination centers in Pakistan. Uber is offering 4 free rides for teachers and educational professionals, identified by the Government of Pakistan, travelling to and from one of the dedicated vaccination centers available on the NCOC (National Command and Operation Center) website.Read More
General Robert Kariuki of Kenya lauds professionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces
DNA RAWALPINDI, JUN 22: General Robert Kariuki Kibochi, Chief of Defence Forces, Kenya, who is on official visit to Pakistan, called on General Nadeem Raza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi. Matters of bilateral professional interest and further strengthening of security and defence cooperation between the two countries were discussed during the meeting. Both sides also deliberated upon prevailing international and regional security environment. General Robert Kariuki Kibochi lauded the professionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged their sacrifices in fight against terrorism. Earlier, onRead More
AIOU Exams of Face to Face Programs start from 1st July
ISLAMABAD, JUN 22 (DNA) – Final examinations of BS, MSc, MS, M.Phil, and Ph.D. (Face to Face) programs offered by the Faculty of Science, Allama Iqbal Open University will commence from July 1. Date Sheet and Roll Number Slips are available on AIOU’s official website (www.aiou.edu.pk). Roll Number Slips have also been dispatched to the students. Examination department is conducting these exams with the collaboration of concerned departments to ensure transparency. The duties of the examiner will be performed by the faculty members and, to declare the results timely, itRead More
RCCI VITF Chapter Asia-Pacific, Asia Ociana
DNA Rawalpindi, JUN 22 – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has organized the Virtual International Trade Forum (chapter Asia-Pacific and Oceania ). Addressing the opening session of the Forum, Chamber President Mohammad Nasir Mirza said that the purpose of the trade forum was to explore trade and export business community in Asia-Pacific countries. Pakistan is the second largest economy in South Asia after India. With a growing middle class, and an affinity for the Asia Pacific and Oceania region, products and brands, there are good opportunities toRead More
FM Qureshi challenges India to hold an Opinion Poll of aspirations of Kashmiris
DNA ISLAMABAD, JUN 22 – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has challenged India to hold an Opinion Poll of aspirations of Kashmiris around the world about its illegal and unilateral steps taken in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir on 5 August 2019. In a statement on Tuesday, he said if Kashmiris around the world reject these unilateral measures in this referendum, India will have to reconsider its decisions. The Minister said all Kashmiris, including those who had been sharing power with Indian government in the past, are united againstRead More