Wednesday, June 30th, 2021
Prime Minister Felicitates President Xi Jinping on CPC’s Centenary
DNA ISLAMABAD – On the occasion of the centenary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Prime Minister Imran Khan has sent a message of felicitations to H.E. Mr. Xi Jinping, President of People’s Republic of China and the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the CPC. In his message, the Prime Minister highlighted that the founding of the CPC was a seminal event with far-reaching impact on world history. Paying rich tribute to the CPC and its leadership, the Prime Minister highlighted that China’s liberation and its subsequentRead More
Gerry’s dnata becomes first to achieve GDP certification for pharmaceutical cargo in Pakistan
DNA Karachi: Gerry’s dnata, the leading ground services provider in Pakistan, has been awarded the Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification for the safe and reliable pharmaceutical handling services at the company’s state-of-the-art facility in Karachi. GDP is a program focused on systems for warehouses and distribution centres that store and distribute products that are medicinal or carry active pharmaceutical ingredients. Setting stringent standards, the scheme ensures that consistent quality management systems are in place throughout the entire supply chain. Gerry’s dnata handles temperature-sensitive goods inan ultramodern cargo facility at JinnahRead More
Chairman CDA briefs Nong Rong about development projects in Islamabad
DNA ISLAMABAD, JUN 30: A meeting was held at CDA Headquarters between Nong Rong Ambassador of China and Amer Ali Ahmed Chairman CDA on Wednesday. The Chairman CDA welcomed the honourable guest and briefed him about the working of the organisation. The chairman acknowledged the cooperation received from China from time to time for the residents of Islamabad. The ambassador thanked the Chairman CDA for the briefing and assured of continued cooperation from China the same was reciprocated by Pakistan. Ambassador of China appreciated commitment of CDA to develop IslamabadRead More
Community awareness session on trafficking in persons held at Quetta
DNA QUETTA, JUN 30: Under the EU funded GLO.ACT – Global Action to Address Trafficking in Persons and the Smuggling of Migrants (GLO.ACT – Asia and the Middle East), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), will conduct sessions on trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants for the Balochistan Police, Federal Investigation Agency, community elders, media, academia and civil society organisations. The sessions will be held at Quetta, the provincial Headquarters of Balochistan in Serena Hotel on 29-30 June 2021. The purpose of conducting these sessions isRead More
Saudi-Iran détente is crucial for enduring peace in the Middle East
DNA Islamabad: Saudi-Iran raproshma was essential for lasting peace in the region marred by an increased spate of tensions and proxies, said Prof. Dr. Qandil Abbas of QAU. ‘ Normalization between the two historical rivals can potentially bring the tensions in the Middle East to an ultimate end, he said adding that it will have a positive impact on Pakistan as well as on the entire Muslim world.’ He was speaking at a webinar organized by the Institute of Regional Studies, on ‘Iran-Saudi Relations: Challenges and Opportunities’. To a questionRead More
Why so much hue and cry on PM’s remarks
There are traditional rules of dress and behavior for both the sexes. Women are enjoined to cover their bodies (except face and hands) similarly men are enjoined to lower their eyes in front of women and be appropriately covered Prof. Dr. Nusrat Ara Majeed PM has come under fire once again after his interview with Axios on HBO in which he said:“If a woman is wearing few clothes, it will have impact on the men unless they are robots. The concept of purdah prevents temptation in the society. We don’tRead More