Monday, October 4th, 2021
CDA launches full-scale operation against encroachments
ISLAMABAD, OCT 4: On the directions of the management of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), the Enforcement Department on Monday carried out anti encroachments operation in the Chontra area of Islamabad to maintain the beauty and natural environment of Margalla Hills. The operation was carried out by CDA with the help of Islamabad Police during which several illegal buildings, houses and illegal structures were demolished According to details, the Enforcement Department demolished 40 illegal rooms, 12 kitchens, 15 bathrooms, 24 walls, 10 doors, 12 DPCs and nine water tanks withRead More
Joint Anti-Terrorist Exercise (JATE) – 2021 concludes
ISLAMABAD, OCT 4 (DNA) – Closing Ceremony of the Joint Anti-Terrorist Exercise (JATE) – 2021 held at National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Pabbi. This is the first-ever military exercise conducted in Pakistan under the ambit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Regional Anti Terrorism Structure( RATS). The exercise focused on enhancing cooperation and cohesiveness in Combating International Terrorism. Chinese and Pakistani troops participated in the exercise and shared their experiences of capacity building and innovative approaches / methods on emerging technologies being used to counter the evolving threats.Exercise was conductedRead More
Balochistan coalition yet to resolve differences with estranged members
QUETTA, OCT 04 (DNA) – The political crisis in Balochistan’s ruling coalition led by Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) has yet to be resolved after reservations of estranged legislators still persist. A reconciliation committee trying to iron out the differences with the estranged members of the provincial legislature. Chief Minister Balochistan Jam Kamal has met with nine estranged provincial legislators including ministers in past two days to resolve the differences, sources said. The chief minister is expected to meet with more alienated members of the ruling coalition today. The provincial government’sRead More
Japan’s new PM Kishida calls general election on Oct 31
TOKYO, OCT 4: New Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called a general election for Oct. 31 in his inaugural address on Monday, hoping to capitalise on the honeymoon period typically enjoyed by new administrations amid a drastic drop in COVID-19 infections. KISHIDA TO CREATE PANEL ON ECONOMIC STEPS Kishida said on Monday he will create a new panel to debate measures to achieve solid economic growth in a post-pandemic world. In his first news conference as prime minister, Kishida also said he will consider offering cash payouts to households hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic.
ICCI urges govt to take urgent measures to stabilize value of rupee
ISLAMABAD, OCT 4 (DNA) – Shakeel Munir, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry said that the falling value of rupee is disturbing all business plans of the business community and urged that the government should take urgent measures to bring stability in the value of our currency. It said that the falling value of the rupee is further enhancing the cost of doing business and increasing inflation for the common man. He said that Fitch Ratings has projected PKR.180 per dollar in 2022, which should be a cause of concernRead More
Tree Plantation Ceremony arranged to mark 70 Years of Pakistan-Argentina Friendship
ISLAMABAD, OCT 4 /DNA/ – To commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Pakistan and Argentina, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Argentine Ambassador Leopoldo Francisco Sahores, planted 7 Friendship Trees in a Ceremony held at Argentina Park, Islamabad. On the occasion, Foreign Minister Qureshi stated that the two countries have developed a strong relationship over the 70 years, which is based on mutual trust, respect and cooperation. Underlining that warmth and cordiality characterized the Pakistan-Argentina relationship, he highlighted the growing linkages between the two peoples.Read More