Wednesday, September 1st, 2021
UN delegation meets Senator Sherry Rehman
Islamabad, Sept 1 /DNA/ – Stephen Brooking, Special Advisor and Head of Peace and Reconciliation, United Nations Assistance Mission and Peter Drewniany, Head of Office, UNAMA Liaison Office paid a courtesy call on Chair Foreign Affairs Senate Standing Committee, Senator Sherry Rehman. They discussed the recent developments in Afghanistan and the humanitarian crisis which is unfolding. The war-torn country is facing severe food insecurity while the health and social services sector is under pressure. Senator Rehman highlighted Pakistan’s role in assisting the humanitarian efforts and evacuations. She reiterated that PakistanRead More
Major power breakdown hits Karachi
KARACHI: Karachi is experiencing a major power breakdown with around 70% of the city losing electricity. This is the third major power breakdown in the city this year, the TV said. Several parts of the city are without power including North Nazimabad, Nazimabad, North Karachi, New Karachi, Landhi, Korangi, Malir, Qaidabad, and Shah Faisal Town. The power supply to Dhabeji, Gharo, and Pipri pumping stations has been suspended as well. According to the Karachi Water and Sewerage Board, this may lead to a water shortage in the city too. TheRead More
New Bulgarian election likely as third party fails to form coalition
Bulgaria looks likely to have to hold new elections after another party failed to form a coalition government, just two months after voters went to the polls. The third strongest party, the Socialists, failed to garner a parliamentary majority as three protest parties, seen as possible partners, rejected the Socialists, a party formed from the former communist party. The populist ITN, headed by entertainer Slavi Trifonov, refused to back the Socialists on Wednesday. New elections could be held in November, when presidential elections are due to be held. “We will not support the formationRead More
Pakistan announces 20-player ODI squad for New Zealand series
Rawalpindi : Pakistan cricket selectors have named a 20-player squad for the three ICC Cricket World Cup Super League One-Day Internationals against New Zealand, which will be played in Rawalpindi on 17, 19 and 21 September. Uncapped wicketkeeper Mohammad Haris, fast bowlers Mohammad Wasim and Shahnawaz Dahani, and wrist-spinner Zahid Mahmood have been named in the squad, while middle-order batters Iftikhar Ahmed and Khushdil Shah have been recalled. Iftikhar’s seventh and last ODI was against Zimbabwe in Rawalpindi, while Khushdil’s only ODI appearance was also in the tied match againstRead More
Emirates appoints Mohammed Alnahari Al hashmi as Vice President for Pakistan
Karachi, Sept 1 /DNA/ – Emirates has announced the appointment of Mohammad AlnahariAlhashmi as Vice President for Pakistan, effective 1st September. Alhashmi will be responsible for leading the airline’s operations and strengthening Emirates’ presence in the market. Mohammed Sarhan, who was previously Vice President of Emirates for Pakistan, will now take on a new role as Vice President of Emirates for India. Mohammed AlnahariAlhashmi, Emirates Vice Presidentfor Pakistan, said: “I’m very honoured and thrilled to be leading Emirates’ operations in Pakistan. I look forward to working closely with our talentedRead More
DGTO recognizes OMAP as the sole representative of Oil Marketing Sector
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 1 /DNA/ – Oil Marketing Association Pakistan (OMAP) has been recognized as the sole representative of the Oil Marketing Sector by the Directorate General of Trade Organization (DGTO), Ministry of Commerce.DGTO, which is the regulator of trade organizations, granted the license to OMAP as an Association to represent oil marketing sector on All Pakistan-basis, according to the terms of the license. DGTO, as per its mandate, grants licenses and undertakes registration of trade bodies under the Trade Organizations Act, 2013.OMAP Secretary General Dr. Ilyas Fazil in a statementRead More