Sunday, July 25th, 2021
Noor Mukaddam murder case: parents of Zahir arrested
DNA ISLAMABAD: The parents of Zahir Jaffer, who has been allegedly involved in the murder of former diplomat’s daughter Noor Mukadam, have been arrested on the basis of hiding evidence, police revealed Sunday. Meanwhile, orders to seal Therapy Works, the drug rehabilitation centre where Jaffer is believed to have sought treatment, have also been issued. Taking to Twitter, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Muhammed Hamza Shafqaat confirmed the news and wrote: “Sealing orders of Therapy works issued. Parents of Murderer Zahir Jaffar also arrested.” The parents of the accused have been arrestedRead More
USA, UK, China top three destinations of Pakistani exports during FY 2020-21: SBP
ISLAMABAD, Jul 25 :The United States of America (USA) remained the top export destinations of the Pakistani products during the fiscal year (2020-21), followed by United Kingdom (UK) and China. The total exports to the USA during July-June (2020-21) were recorded at US $ 5029.400 million against the exports of US $ 3915.226 million during July-June (2019-20), showing growth of 28.45 percent during the period under review, according to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This was followed by UK, wherein Pakistan exported goods worth $ 2047.079 million against the exportsRead More
Pakistan’s earns US $1908 million from IT services’ export in 11 months
ISLAMABAD, Jul 25: Pakistan earned US $1908.125 million by providing different information technology (IT) services in various countries during the first eleven months of fiscal year 2020-21. This shows growth of 47.13 percent when compared to US $1296.930 million earned through provision of services during the corresponding period of fiscal year 2019-20, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported. During the period under review, the computer services grew by 49.91 percent as it surged from US $996.880 million last fiscal year to US $1494.405 million during July-May (2020-21). Among the computerRead More
Construction material prices hitting Govt, private projects
ISLAMABAD – DNA – Former President of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Dr. Shahid Rasheed Butt on Sunday said continued hike in the price of construction material has not only damaged government and private projects but also increased house rents. The construction of houses has become costly, therefore, investors are seeking more rent which is contributing to inflation, he said. Shahid Rasheed Butt said that cost of construction material including cement, sand, steel, glass, wood, brick, stone, paint and hardware etc. continue to skyrocket after the construction package wasRead More
Wind, solar projects to account for 7pc of electricity generation
We have been waiting for the finalization of the generation expansion plan by the government as this would be helpful to determine the exact need to generate clean electricity to overcome the energy shortfall in the country Staff Report/DNA ISLAMABAD, Jul.25 (): Renewable energy production in Pakistan is getting increased and will soon account for seven percent of the total electricity generated in the country. This was stated by the Chief Executive Officer of the Alternative Development Board (AEDB), Shah Jahan Mirza while speaking at the International Renewable Energy ConferenceRead More
The Magic Of Cleanliness
Zeenat Iqbal Hussain Twenty kilometres west of the bounty road a small lane wound its way to a small castle. The castle looked like it was built for a prince and princess to stay in. The sky seemed to hug the earth there. The cheerful sun smiled and beamed on the earth and the flowers opened up and smiled back. The towers which seemed to reach up to the sky had music playing in them. Little children danced to the tune, Ho hum ta ra rum…one leg moved left, one right, handsRead More