Wednesday, April 27th, 2022
LHC orders governor to complete Punjab CM-elect Hamza’s oath-taking process by tomorrow
Lahore: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday instructed Punjab Governor Omar Sarfaraz Cheema to “ensure the completion of the process” of administering oath to Chief Minister-elect Hamza Shehbaz, either himself or through a nominee, “on or before” April 28 (Friday). The decision was announced in an open court at 10am on a petition filed by Hamza seeking the court’s direction to the Senate chairman to administer oath to him. “For that matter, expeditious administration of oath either by President or by Governor or their nominee, as the case may be, isRead More
Govt can keep inflation low through cross-subsidy: Mian Zahid
ISLAMABAD, APR 27 /DNA/ – Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, and All Karachi Industrial Alliance, and former provincial minister Mian Zahid Hussain on Wednesday said Pakistan has the weakest economy in the region but the price of petroleum products is less than other countries which is amazing. In the case of oil, a subsidy of about two billion rupees is being given daily, out of which more than half is benefiting those who do not need this concession, he said. Mian Zahid Hussain saidRead More
Engro Foundation announces recipients of IATC Impact Awards 2021
Muhammad Yousaf Karachi, APR 27: /DNA/ – Engro Foundation, the social investment arm of Engro Corporation, has announced the two recipients of its flagship initiative, I Am The Change (IATC) Impact Awards 2021, in recognition of these organizations’ tireless efforts to support the fight against COVID-19 across Pakistan. The IATC Impact Awards 2021 attracted more than 70 applications in the two categories of social enterprises and social development organizations. Following an extensive review of the applications by a jury and the IATC team at Engro Foundation, WonderTree (social enterprise category)Read More
Expert calls for enhanced Pak-China cooperation in smart plant protection
ISLAMABAD, Apr. 27 (DNA): Experts called for enhanced Pak-China cooperation in smart plant protection, China Economic Net (CEN) reported on Wednesday. “Pakistan and China can build joint insect forecasting and monitoring labs and smart plant protection technology groups for sustainable pest management of field crops in particular in both countries. A scientific research Journal on Smart Plant Protection can also be started to serve as an esteemed platform to strengthen the research cooperation bilaterally and with other countries along the Belt and Road”, said Dr. Abid Ali, Assistant Professor, Department ofRead More
Tree Plantation to Mark 30 Years of Diplomatic Relations with Azerbaijan
BAKU, APR 27 /DNA/ – Today, the staff of the Embassy of Pakistan joined Ministers of Defence Industry and Ecology of the Republic of Azerbaijan in a ceremony to plant 300 saplings in the vicinity of Baku. It was part of a series of events to mark 30th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan. Madat Guliyev, Minister of Defence Industry and Mukhtar Babayev, Minister of Ecology; Ambassador Bilal Hayee, and the Pakistan Embassy officials planted trees to highlight the commitment of the two brotherly countries toRead More
Terrorist attacks can’t sabotage Pak-China relations: Political leadership
ISLAMABAD, Apr. 27: While strongly condemning the terrorist attack on a shuttle passenger van of the Confucius Institute at the University of Karachi, Pakistani political leaders said such terrorist acts can’t undermine the strategic relations between the two brotherly neighboring countries. According to Gwadar Pro, leaders of different political parties expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and offered prayers for the deceased souls. “I am deeply grieved on the loss of precious lives including our Chinese friends in the heinous attack in Karachi today. My heartfelt condolences go toRead More