Sunday, October 3rd, 2021
Fayyaz-ul-Hasan terms Mazdoor Card Scheme ‘unprecedented’
Lahore : The Punjab Government, for the first time in the history of Pakistan, is introducing Mazdoor Card, after Sehat and Kissan cards. Spokesman Punjab government Fayyaz-ul-Hasan Chohan said the scope of this card will be expanded to the whole province He said with the support of Punjab Bank, 1.1 million workers will get Mazdoor Cards. He said this card has 11 cash benefits; it will ensure minimum wages to labourers and can be used not only at the government Hospitals, dispensaries of Social Security Institutes throughout the province butRead More
President lauds rapper Brother Ali for highlighting miseries of Kashmiris
Islamabad : President Dr. Arif Alvi has commended the famous American rapper Brother Ali for highlighting miseries of the people of Kashmir and their freedom struggle in his song “Don’t Walk Away.” In a tweet, he said every word, every sound, every tune and every scream matters. He said the liberation of Kashmir will be the synchrony of all peaceful human emotions on earth. The President also shared the song, produced by Kashmir Civitas, via twitter.
RCCI voices concern over hike in POL prices and inflation
RAWALPINDI, OCT 3 (DNA) – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), has expressed deep concern over the rise in petroleum products and demanded immediate review of prices. Petrol is priced at Rs 127 and diesel at Rs 122 and kerosene at around Rs 100 Per liter. Nadeem Rauf, the newly elected president said in a statement that constantly rising inflation posed a serious threat to the economy as the consumer prices, influenced by faster rupee depreciation and rise in energy prices, have increased to their highest level. DueRead More
Ramiz Raja issues indirect warning to PCB officials drawing huge salaries
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ramiz Raja issued an indirect yet stern warning to the board’s officials drawing handsome salaries: everyone will have to work to justify their positions. The PCB chairman was speaking to the board’s employees which included its directors, lower management and ground staff members at the Imran Khan Enclosure in Gaddafi Stadium two days ago. Ramiz stressed on employees of the board to reduce expenses and save costs, adding that he had been told by the prime minister himself how he saves expenses at theRead More
French astronaut hails impact of Expo 2020 Dubai
DNA DUBAI: The Expo 2020 Dubai is a meeting of minds from around the globe – but at the French Pavilion they took this one step further and held a 15-minute phone call with an astronaut on the International Space Station. Speaking on Saturday from the International Space Station (ISS) Thomas Pesquet – who is also an ambassador for the french Pavilion – praised Expo 2020 Dubai, saying it offered countries a chance to collaborate on projects such as space travel and to tackle global issues such as climate change.Read More
COVID-19 recovery and South-South cooperation discussed
Mahnoor Ansar ISLAMABAD: In a world consumed by how it would recover from COVID-19 pandemic and what it would look like post-COVID-19, relevant actors of major parts of the world sat together over a virtual platform to discuss just that in the backdrop of South-South Cooperation. The event was held by the torch bearer of ST&I-led South-South Cooperation in the region, the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), commemorating this year’s United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation. The Webinar entitled “South-South Cooperation: Creating headwaysRead More