Thursday, July 1st, 2021
EU Delegation hosts webinar on EU’s Earth observation system –Copernicus
ISLAMABAD: EU experts highlighted practical features of the European Earth observation programme Copernicus in a webinar convened by the Delegation of the European Union to Pakistan today. Copernicus is key component of the new EU Space Programme. Its task is to monitor the Earth, its environment and ecosystem. It also seeks to ensure preparedness for crises and natural as well as man-made disasters. Programme specialists from the European Union introduced the Copernicus system, including its architecture, thematic services, benefits, as well as means of application within and outside of theRead More
Zartaj for redressing gap between climate change policies and gender issues
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Climate Change Ms. Zartaj Gul Wazir has said that a gap between climate change policies and gender issues still exists that needs to be redressed properly. She was speaking at the launch of a study titled: ‘Climate induced migration among women: stories from Muzaffargarh and Tharparkar districts, Pakistan’, held under the auspices of Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) here on Thursday. “We need to acknowledge that the troubles that women face during the climate action is different from those that are faced by men, soRead More
CDA to start tree plantation campaign in Capital
ISLAMABAD: To make the capital city greener, the Capital Development Agency (CDA) has made a comprehensive plan for a tree planting campaign before the coming monsoon. An important meeting was held on Thursday under the chairmanship of Amir Ali Ahmed, Chairman Capital Development Authority in which all the directors of the Environment Directorate briefed Chairman CDA regarding tree planting in monsoon. The CDA chairman, while issuing orders, said that more than three and a half lakh saplings should be planted in the city this year, which should be 6 feet inRead More
Pakistan has no contact and coordination with Israel: Ashrafi
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has no ties with Israel and propaganda is being used to put pressure on the state of Pakistan to create internal chaos, said Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi, Chairman Pakistan Ulema Council, Special Aide to Prime Minister on Religious Harmony and Middle East. Talking to national and international media representatives here on Thursday, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi said that neither United Arab Emirates nor Saudi Arabia has asked to recognise Israel. Anti-Pakistan forces are worried following the improvement of Pakistan’s relations with the Arab Islamic countries, said HafizRead More
Pakistan-China all weather friendship becomes valuable asset: Spokesperson
BEIJJING, July 1:China on Thursday appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan who sent a message of felicitation to President Xi Jinping on the centenary of Communist Party of China (CPEC) and said the all weather friendship between Pakistan and China has become a valuable strategic asset. “With all weather friendship and conduct of all round cooperation, our friendship has grown from strong to stronger and it has become a valuable strategic asset,” Chinese Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Wang Wenbin said during his regular briefing in response to a question about Prime MinisterRead More
FM Qureshi lauds services of Azerbaijan ambassador
DNA ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Azerbaijan Ali Alizada paid for farewell call on the Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi. The minister noted progress in bilateral relations & enhanced momentum of bilateral interactions & high-level visits in the last few years. Minister Qureshi also appreciated services and contributions of the outgoing ambassador and wished him success in future assignments. The Foreign Minister expressed satisfaction on the status of existing ties between the two countries and appreciated Ambassador Alizada’s contributions in further strengthening them. The Foreign Minister recalled Pakistan’s support to Azerbaijan duringRead More