Friday, March 11th, 2022
PM Imran, Gen Bajwa attend special PAF ceremony to induct J-10C fighter jets
Kamra, MAR 11: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Friday formally inducted modern J-10C fighter aircraft in its fleet during a ceremony at the Kamra Air Base. Prime Minister Imran Khan, Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar, Chief of Naval Staff Amjad Khan Niazi, Peshawar Corps Commander Lt Gen Faiz Hameed as well as senior federal ministers attended the ceremony. According to state-run wire service APP, the J-10C is larger and can be equipped with a bigger active electronicallyRead More
India ‘deeply regrets’ accidental firing of missile inside Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Indian defence ministry regretted on Friday that a missile “accidentally” entered Pakistan and fell in Khanewal district’s Mian Channu area on Wednesday, attributing the incident to a “technical malfunction”. “On March 9, 2022, in the course of routine maintenance, a technical malfunction led to the accidental firing of a missile,” the ministry said in a statement. “It is learnt that the missile landed in an area of Pakistan.” “The government has taken serious view and ordered a high-level court of enquiry,” the statement added. The ministry said while theRead More
Inclusive approach needed for dev. of Sindh: PEC Chairman
Karachi, MAR 11: /DNA/ – For ensuring better civic amenities and fast face development in Sindh especially Karachi, the mega city and economic hub of the country, only way forward is the inclusive approach of governance with very strong partnership among three tiers — federal, provincial and local governments- and also to take other stakeholders on board and promote sense of ownership among the masses.This was outlined by Chairman of Pakistan Engineering Council and Chairman, National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Housing and Works, Engr. Muhammad Najeeb Haroon while speaking atRead More
ICC rates Pindi wicket ‘below average’
KARACHI: The International Cricket Council rated the pitch for the first Test between Pakistan and Australia below average after the match ended in a dull draw earlier this week. There were only 14 wickets taken over the five days of Australia’s first Test in Pakistan since 1998. Pakistan scored 476-4 declared and 252 without loss with Australia replying with 449 all out as bowlers toiled and batters dominated on a lifeless flat track. “The character of the pitch hardly changed over the course of five days and there was noRead More
CG COMSTECH calls on WHO Representative in Pakistan
Islamabad, Mar 11: /DNA/ – Coordinator General COMSTECH, Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary called on WHO country representative in Pakistan, Dr. Palitha Mahipala at the office of World Health Organization in Islamabad. During the meeting Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary highlighted the role of COMSTECH in health, science, technology, higher education and climate in OIC member states. He said that OIC is a 2nd international organization after United Nations consisting of 57 member states from four continents. Prof. Choudhary informed that COMSTECH is conducting about four training sessions monthly. TheseRead More
Vice President PAJCCI hails temporary permission for free movement of cargo trucks
PESHAWAR, MAR 11 /DNA/ – Vice President Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI), Zia ul Haq Sarhadi has hailed temporary permission for free movement of cargo trucks between Pakistan and Afghanistan. In a press statement issued here on Friday, Zia Sarhadi said permission for free movement of trucks auger well for promotion of bilateral trade between the two countries. The decision, he continued, will also help in resolution of difficulties faced by business community of both the countries by shifting of goods from one vehicle to another afterRead More