Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021
US, Pakistan Convene Energy Dialogue
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 22 (DNA) – Today, the U.S. Department of State’s Acting Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Energy Resources Harry Kamian and Pakistan’s Secretary of Power Ali Raza Bhutta co-hosted an Energy Dialogue to renew and reinforce the longstanding partnership between the United States and Pakistan in the energy sector. In today’s dialogue, Pakistan and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to mitigate power sector emissions and to help Pakistan reach its commendable target of 60 percent renewable power generation by 2030. “The United States has partnered with PakistanRead More
3 parties to form new coalition government in Morocco
The new coalition government in Morocco will include the National Rally of Independents (RNI), the Authenticity and Modernity Party, and the Istiqlal Party, according to the Moroccan Prime Minister-designate on Wednesday. “The three parties will work on proposing the names of competent and responsible ministers,” Aziz Akhannouch, who is also the RNI Secretary-General, told a joint press conference with his counterparts Abdellatif Wehbe and Nizar Baraka of the Authenticity and Modernity Party and Istiqlal Party respectively. On September 9, the liberal RNI won 102 seats of the 395-member parliament inRead More
Ehsaas Program, Health card initiatives vital for social safety: Shireen
ISLAMABAD, SEP 22 (DNA) – Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr. Shireen M. Mazari has said that initiatives taken under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan including Ehsaas program, Health card are paving the way for a more egalitarian society and for a welfare state where marginalized groups are provided a social safety net and equal opportunities. She was addressing the “Leaders in Islamabad, Business Summit” held here on Wednesday at a local hotel. Mazari outlined the progress made by the incumbent government regarding human rights and also highlightedRead More
RCCI delegation discusses Industrial Zones along ring road with Asad Umar
Rawalpindi: /DNA/ – A delegation of Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) led by President Mohammad Nasir Mirza called on Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar in Islamabad. The delegation included newly elected President Nadeem Rauf, Senior Vice President Osman Ashraf, Vice President Shahraiz Malik. Talking to the delegation, Federal Minister Asad Umar said that the government was pursuing a comprehensive policy to control the COVID -19. In cities where the number of vaccinated people is higher and the rate of Corona cases are lower,Read More
US, PAK HEALTH OFFICIALS OBSERVE DONATED PFIZER VACCINATIONS
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 22 (DNA) – Today, representatives from the U.S. Embassy, Islamabad, along with Government of Pakistan Health officials, visited a Pakistani vaccination center to witness firsthand the utilization of some of the recently-arrived 10.3 million life-saving Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses donated by the United States. As of today, the United States has donated almost 15.8 million COVID-19 vaccinations to the Pakistani people. The U.S. Embassy representatives, Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Richard Snelsire and Acting Mission Director of the United States Agency for International Development Michael Nehrbass, spoke withRead More
Army chief inaugurates state of the art Centre of Integrated Air Def Battle Management
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 22 (DNA) – General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff( COAS) inaugurated a state of the art Centre of Integrated Air Def Battle Management (CIADBAM) today. Commander Army Air Defence Command, Lieutenant General Hamood Uz Zaman Khan briefed COAS regarding Air Defence battle management procedures and complete functioning of newly built CIADBAM). Pakistan Army Air Defence is equipped with sophisticated, highly accurate and lethal long range weapon systems. CIADBAM) will provide an integrated environment for synchronised and effective articulation of Air Defence battle from top tier of command downRead More