Monday, August 23rd, 2021
Marriyum Aurangzeb says EVMs, PMDA both “unconstitutional”
ISLAMABAD /DNA/ – PML-N’s spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb has termed the election reforms introduced by Prime Minister Imran Khan and the proposed Pakistan Media Development Authority (PMDA) ‘black laws’. “This incompetent government is now preparing to pass the black law of PMDA but even then it will not be able to conceal its incompetence, ineligibility, and corruption,” said Aurangzeb. A statement issued by the PML-N spokesperson said that the development of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) is aimed at election rigging, while the proposed authority “is a way to cover this deception.”Read More
Punjab govt decides to ban entry of TikTokers, YouTubers in parks
LAHORE: /DNA/ – The Punjab government has decided to ban the entry of TikTokers and YouTubers to the parks across the province, it emerged Monday. Only national media will reportedly be allowed to shoot videos in parks. The development comes after multiple incidents of violence and harassment against women came to light in parks during public holidays in the province. Content creators are usually seen in public places making videos for their followers. In one such scenario, a TikToker was groped and assaulted by a mob of around 400 menRead More
US President seeks to speed up the chaotic evacuation of people from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan
KABUL: /DNA/ – Western security forces on Monday exchanged fire with unidentified gunmen at Kabul airport, as US President Joe Biden sought to speed up the chaotic evacuation of tens of thousands of people from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. One Afghan was killed and three others were injured in a dawn firefight that according to the German military erupted between Afghan guards and unknown assailants. German and American troops “participated in a further exchange of fire”, the German army said in a statement. This was the latest episode in a chaotic operationRead More
RCCI urges for strong trade ties at Chambers level with Afghanistan
Rawalpindi, AUG 23 /DNA/ – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) express hope that the trade activities between Pakistan and Afghanistan can be expanded. RCCI President Mohammad Nasir Mirza in a statement said that Pakistan is the largest trading partner in Afghanistan and added that the bilateral trade between the two countries is close to 1 billion dollar, which could be doubled in the next few years. “Our main focus and priority is on increasing opportunities for bilateral trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan,” he said.Trade has been a partRead More
Liaison Committee of FDE holds meeting
ISLAMABAD, AUG 23 /DNA/ – A meeting of the Liaison Committee of Federal Directorate of Education held at Islamabad Model Postgraduate College of Commerce(IMPCC) H-8/4 on Monday, August 23, 2021. The meeting was chaired by Professor Muhammad Naeem Dar Principal IMPCC H-8/4. The members who attended the meeting were Ms. Sadia Adnan Director Academics FDE, Professor Sualeha Jabeen Principal IMCG(Postgraduate) F-7/4, Ms. Aliya Durrani Principal IMCG F-6/2 and Mr. Tahir Mahmood, Associate Professor IMPC H-8 Islamabad. The Liaison Committee of FDE is the main channel for communications between Quid-i-Azam UniversityRead More
Amir Shehzad greeted as new CDA director sports
By our special correspondentISLAMABAD, Aug 23: Officials and members of Capital Development Authority (CDA) cricket team have welcomed the appointment of Amir Shehzad as new Director Sports and Culture CDA.While congratulating Amir on his taking over as new CDA sports head they hoped that under his patronage sports and cricket will further flourish in the organization. Those greeting new CDA sports chief included Ch. Shehzad , assistant Director Sports and Culture, Manager CDA cricket team Zakaullah Khan and Shiraz Khan, Head Coach CDA cricket team.