Friday, September 10th, 2021
Humanitarian support for Afghanistan is imperative for enduring peace: COAS
RAWALPINDI, SEPT 10 (DNA) – 243rd Corps Commanders’ Conference chaired by General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) held at GHQ. The participants took comprehensive review of global, regional and domestic security environment. Forum was apprised on prevalent situation in Afghanistan, especially security along Pak – Afghan Border and effective safeguards in place against various threats. COAS expressed satisfaction over efficacy of the comprehensive border management regime due to which Pakistan’s Borders and Internal Security remained intact amid a crisis situation in the region. COAS appreciated Army’s supportRead More
Sacking of South Sudan’s female foreign minister sparks debate
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has sacked the country’s foreign affairs minister. Beatrice Khamisa Wani Noah’s dismissal was announced in a presidential decree read on the national broadcaster SSBC on Thursday night. No reasons were given for her removal from office. She has been replaced with Mayiik Ayii Deng, the former minister for presidential affairs who was sacked in June last year. The veteran South Sudanese female diplomat was the second woman in South Sudan to hold the foreign affairs post. Appointed on the ticket of the Sudan People’s LiberationRead More
PRCS, ICRC celebrate world first aid day
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 10 (DNA) – Today, 194 Red Cross/Red Crescent National Societies, around the globe, including Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), are celebrating the World First Aid Day to promote and advocate for first aid knowledge and skills to the wider public. Every year, the second Saturday of September is observed as World First Aid Day to recognize and celebrate the important role that National Red Cross and Red CrescentRead More
APNS reiterates resolve to oppose PMDA come what may
The Executive Committee further stated that the proposal was unconstitutional as any Federal legislation to regulate print media is beyond the power of parliament after the 18th constitutional amendment Staff Report KARACHI: “ The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) has strongly lamented the perpetual efforts of the Federal Government to curtail the independence of the media, the latest being the proposed PMDA which, in the opinion of the APNS Executive Committee, is intended to strangulate and control the entire media of the country. The Executive Committee of the APNS atRead More
‘It’s preposterous’: NSA dismisses claims of Pakistan supporting Taliban in Panjshir
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 10: National Security Adviser (NSA) Moeed Yusuf dismissed on Thursday allegations of Pakistan extending support to the Taliban in Panjshir — the last holdout Afghan province where the group defeated resistance forces earlier this month — linking the accusations to a “fake news network” created by India and a “bogey” by previous governments in Kabul. On September 7, demonstrations were held in Kabul against the backdrop of the Taliban taking over Panjshir, with protesters denouncing perceived meddling by Pakistan. Yusuf was asked about these claims during an appearance on CNN’s Connect the World, whereRead More
Professor Miyawaki, a Japanese botanist and expert passes away
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 10 (DNA) – MIYAWAKI Akira, a Japanese botanist and expert in plant ecology passed away at the age of 93 in July this year. In Pakistan, He is known for “Miyawaki method,” tree planting approach actively promoted at the initiative of Prime Minister Imran Khan. Under this approach, dozens of species that suit the environment are planted in the same area, close to each other, which ensures their growth in a competitive environment, allowing the trees to grow faster compared to normal plantation. On the sad demise ofRead More