Tuesday, July 27th, 2021
COAS visits Anti-Narcotics Force Headquarters
ISLAMABAD: General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff visited HQ Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) today. COAS was given a detailed operational brief regarding genesis of ANF and its contributions for controlling drug-trafficking in Pakistan. While interacting with the officers and staff, COAS said that drug peddlers and those involved in its production are a threat to national security and relentless enemies of humanity. Drug money is being used for promotion of terrorism and therefore, it is important that drug dealers are dealt with iron hands. COAS also lauded the efforts ofRead More
IMF revises up Pakistan’s GDP growth projection to 3.9%
ISLAMABAD, The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday revised up its projection for Pakistan’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate to 3.9%. In its World Economic Outlook report 2021 (Update), the IMF said “Projections are revised up for the Middle East and Central Asia due to robust activity in some countries (such as ..Pakistan). Earlier in April this year, the IMF had projected Pakistan’s real GDP to grow at 1.5% in the year 2021 despite a higher projected rate of 3.0% by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). PakistanRead More
EU calls for resumption of parliamentary activity
Agencies BRUSSELS: The European Union on Tuesday called for the restoration of democratic institutions, including parliamentary activity and the respect of human rights in Tunisia. Tunisian President Kais Saied on July 25 ousted the government of Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi, froze parliament and assumed the executive authority. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell issued a statement on behalf of the bloc, asserting that the EU is closely monitoring recent developments in Tunisia. Borrell stressed the importance of “respecting the democratic roots of the country, respect for the rule of law,Read More
Moroccan boxer tries to bite opponent in Tokyo Olympics defeat
Moroccan heavyweight boxer Youness Baalla attempted to bite David Nyika’s ear during his defeat to the New Zealander at the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday. The 22-year-old was subsequently disqualified for unsportsmanlike behaviour, although he was already out of the Games anyway following his unanimous-points loss in the round-of-16 bout. A Tokyo 2020 statement called Baalla’s actions “intolerable”, saying that he “very clearly intended to bite the ear/face of his opponent in the third round of the bout”. Footage shows Baalla trying to bite Nyika’s right ear as the two boxersRead More
Cabinet approves National Cyber Security Policy 2021
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved National Cyber Security Policy 2021 for data protection and prevention of cybercrimes. This was announced by Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain while addressing media persons about decisions taken in the federal cabinet that met in Islamabad today (Tuesday) with Prime Minister Imran Khan in the chair. Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said the policy has been introduced keeping in view the enhanced significance of cyber regime. He said approval was also given to dual nationality of Pakistan with Czech Republic and a newRead More
Federal Minister Shafqat Mahmood discusses educational cooperation with British Council Team
ISLAMABAD – Shafqat Mahmood, Federal Minister for Education, Professional Training, National Heritage and Culture met with the British Council Team in London today and discussed ongoing work of the Council in Pakistan’s education sector. The meeting was attended by Sindh Education Minister Mr Saeed Ghani, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Minister Mr Shahram Khan Tarakai, Ms Wajiha Akram MNA, Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Education and other federal and provincial officials of Pakistan. Pakistan High Commissioner to the UK, Moazzam Ahmad Khan also accompanied the Federal Minister in the meeting. The two sidesRead More