Friday, August 20th, 2021
TikToker assault case: 24 arrested through ‘geo-fencing and Nadra match’, says Shireen Mazari
ISLAMABAD, AUG 20: Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari said on Friday that 24 men had been taken into custody through geo-fencing and matching record from National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) for harassing and assaulting a female TikToker and her companions at Lahore’s Greater Iqbal Park on Independence Day. The incident had drawn police attention after videos of the episode went viral and sparked outrage on social media. In a post on Twitter, the minister said “more arrests are expected today” in connection with the “condemnable” incident.Read More
Kazakhstan ambassador meets Chairman CDA
DNA ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Kistafin called on Chairman CDA Amir Ahmed Ali. The two sides exchanged views on matters of mutual interest. It was decided that the two brotherly countries should benefit from each other’s experiences and explore opportunities of cooperation.
Malaysian royals meet over new PM, likely choice stirs anger
Malaysian state royals are meeting Friday at the national palace to discuss the appointment of a new prime minister, with the likely choice stirring public anger and warnings of more political instability. Former Deputy Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob is poised to take the top job after reportedly gaining the support of 114 lawmakers, a slender majority. Ismail’s appointment would see the return of the United Malays National Organization, which ruled Malaysia since independence from Britain in 1957 before it was ousted in 2018 over a multibillion-dollar financial scandal. TheRead More
Hudson Institute and debate on COVID-19
S.M. Hali Hudson Institute, which has been providing food for thought for over six decades to US public policy makersand global leaders in government and business through a vigorous program of publications, conferences, policy briefings, and recommendations, sometimes adopts a biased approach. According to its website, it was founded in 1961 by strategist Herman Kahn.The protagonists of Hudson Institute claim that this premier institution challenges conventional thinking and helps manage strategic transitions to the future through interdisciplinary studies in defense, international relations, economics, health care, technology, culture, and law. ItsRead More
76th Independence Day of Indonesia celebrated in style
KARACHI, AUG 20 /DNA/ – The Consulate General of Indonesia hosted a flag hoisting ceremony in commemoration of the 76th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia. The ceremony was held with limited participants which adhere to strict health protocols regarding COVID-19. With all the challenges and limitations posed by the pandemic, the spirit of Independence stays on with the people of Indonesia around the world in these tough times. The ceremony was led by Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia Dr. June Kuncoro Hadiningrat as the Inspector, andRead More
Pakistan can make best use of traditional medicines thru coop with China: Dr. Attaur Rehman
BEIJING, Aug. 20 (DNA): Pakistan can make best use of traditional medicines through cooperation with China, said Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman, Chairman of Prime Minister’s Task Force on Science and Technology. According to a report published by China Economic Net, Rahman was elected as Foreign Member of the Chinese Academy of Science in 2015 and was awarded the International Science and Technology Collaboration Award by the Chinese President on 10th January 2020, which is the highest scientific award in China. He says, currently China has many such herbal and traditional drugs thatRead More