Monday, February 21st, 2022
CDA chairman reviews cleanliness arrangements in the city
ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 /DNA/ – On the directions of Chairman Capital Development Authority and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Member Administration CDA and Deputy Commissioner Islamabad visited Sector E-11. On this occasion, it was decided that massive action be initiated against elements involved in dumping garbage in open spaces and put sewage in nullahs.On this occasion, the Director Sanitation was directed to immediately issue challans and impose fines on those who destroy garbage and solid waste in open spaces. In addition, directions were issued to register FIRs against FIRs should be registered againstRead More
UNICEF Executive Director calls on PM Imran
ISLAMABAD /DNA/ – The newly appointed Executive Director of United Nations International Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF), Catherine M. Russell, called on Prime Minister Imran Khan today, during her maiden visit to Pakistan. UNICEF’s country programme in Pakistan as well as the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan were discussed during the meeting.The Prime Minister appreciated the collaboration between the Government and UNICEF. He highlighted the key initiatives of the Government for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Pakistan’s inclusive response to the COIVD-19 pandemic. The Prime Minister outlined priority areas of theRead More
PTI enjoys full parliamentary, public support: Shafqat Mahmood
Ishfaq Mughal FAISALABAD, /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Education & Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood Monday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government was safe, in the saddle with the overwhelming parliamentary and public support and a booster dose of its allies. He was addressing a press conference at Circuit House, along with Raja Yasir Humanyun Sarfraz, Provincial Minister for Higher Education and General Secretary Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Punjab. The minister said, “The opposition had started making hue and cry immediately after the PTI came to power”. They hurled repeated threats ofRead More
Foreign funded projects discussed
From Our Correspondent PESHAWAR, /DNA/ – A high-level meeting regarding Foreign Funded Development Projects was held here on Monday with Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan in the chair. The meeting reviewed progress so far made on foreign funded development projects being executed in the province and made a number of decisions to further expedite pace of work on the projects and to remove hurdles in the implementation of certain projects. Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Umar Ayub and other concerned Federal Authorities also attended the meeting via video link whereasRead More
PM Imran to embark on two-day maiden visit to Russia on Feb 23
ISLAMABAD, /DNA/ – At the invitation of President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Imran Khan will pay an official visit to Russia on 23-24 February 2022. The Prime Minister will be accompanied by a high-level delegation including members of the Cabinet. The bilateral summit will be the highlight of the visit. Pakistan and Russia enjoy friendly relations marked by mutual respect, trust and convergence of views on a range of international and regional issues. During the Summit meeting, the two leaders will review the entire array of bilateralRead More
Australian Chief of Defence calls on Gen Nadeem Raza
Staff Report RAWALPINDI: General Angus J. Campbell, Chief of Defence Forces Australia, who is on official visit to Pakistan, called on General Nadeem Raza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi today. Matters of bilateral professional interest with particular reference to global and regional security environment and cooperation between the two Armed Forces were discussed during the meeting. Later 11th Round of Pakistan – Australia, Defence and Security Talks and 8th Round of 1.5 Track Security Dialogue were held at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi. Pakistan sideRead More