Monday, June 6th, 2022
Saudi Arabia joins Muslim countries in condemning BJP leaders’ derogatory remarks on Prophet “P.B.U.H”
RIYADH, JUN 6: Saudi Arabia joined a host of Muslim countries — including Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Iran and Pakistan — that took strong exception to derogatory remarks made against Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) by leaders of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). According to Hindustan Times, BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and another party leader, Naveen Kumar Jindal, made disrespectful remarks about the Prophet (P.B.U.H) and after worldwide condemnation, India’s ruling party had to distance itself from their statements, announcing disciplinary action against the duo. Qatar, Kuwait and Iran summoned India’s envoy toRead More
Action against traders in the name of inflation unjustified: Ajmal Baloch
ISLAMABAD, /DNA/ – Ajmal Baloch President of All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajiran and Traders Action Committee Islamabad , Secretary and Convener Traders Committee ICCI Khalid Chaudhry has said that the government has increased the price of petrol, gas, electricity and dollar and Due to high prices, traders are under threat of the administration and their shops have been raided and jailed and heavy fines have been imposed. The administration should take action against the government responsible for the rise in prices. Even after flour and gas became expensive, the administration did notRead More
Double standards haunt US and Europe in NATO dispute with Turkey
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RCCI, WCCI ink MOU to promote women empowerment
Rawalpindi: /DNA/ – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) and Rawalpindi Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WCCI) inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aiming to provide a platform to improve their networking and excel in the field of entrepreneurship. President RCCI Ch Nadeem A Rauf and President WCCI Ms. Uzma Shahid signed and exchanged MOU documents at a ceremony held at chamber house Rawalpindi. Senior Vice President RCCI Asim Mahmood Malik , Vice President Tallat Awan, Founder President WCCI Asma Kanwal, former President Neelum Khalid, Vice PresidentRead More
President held Ministry of Education responsible for non use of Foreign Donation
Islamabad, JUN 6 /DNA/ – The President held Ministry of Education responsible for criminal waste, inefficiency and irresponsibility for non utilization of Government of Germany’s donation of Rs. 13.707 million since 1993-94. He stated that the donation which was given 30 years ago for purchase of paper to enable printing of cheap text books remained unutilized until today, while the government is asking for grants and loans internationally to meet its immediate needs.The President directed the hitherto defunct Ministry of Education and now Ministry of Federal Education and Professional TrainingRead More
CM KPK reviews UADAs affairs
From Our CorrespondentPESHAWAR /DNA/ – A meeting to review administrative affairs, financial matters and performance of Urban Area Development Authorities (UADAs) was held here on Monday with Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan in the chair. Secretary local government Zaheer ul Islam, Focal Person to CM Muhammad Khaliq, Project Directors of UADAs and other relevant officials attended the meeting. The meeting was given a detail briefing about composition of UADA board, its functions and powers, and decisions so far taken by the board. The meeting was told that under theRead More