Friday, July 15th, 2022
Pakistan shows solidarity with Turkiye
DNA ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of the 6th Democracy and National Unity Day, the Government and people of Pakistan reaffirm their abiding solidarity and strong support for the brotherly people and Government of the Republic of Turkiye. The heroic struggle of the brave Turkish people against the treacherous coup attempt of 15 July 2016 shows that with unity, courage, resolve and commitment, nations can overcome all odds and challenges. The people and Government of Pakistan join the fraternal people and Government of Turkiye in paying tribute to all those martyrsRead More
Türkiye indeed is a role model for developing democracies in world: NA Speaker
DNA ISLAMABAD, JUL 15: Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf on Friday said the July 15th episode of the failed coup attempt in Türkiye, is indeed a great message to the entire world that nothing can harm a democratic order if it is tested and then trusted by the people. Addressing the 6th anniversary of the failed coup attempt, the speaker said Türkiye indeed is today’s role model for the developing democracies in the world and added that “ When the roots of democracy are linked by electorates in termsRead More
Saudi opens airspace to ‘all carriers’ in gesture to Israel: statement
Riyadh, JUL 15 /DNA/ – Saudi Arabia announced Friday it was lifting restrictions on “all carriers” using its airspace, an apparent gesture of openness towards Israel ahead of US President Joe Biden’s arrival. The civil aviation authority “announces the decision to open the Kingdom’s airspace for all air carriers that meet the requirements of the authority for overflying”, it said in a statement on Twitter. The United States has hinted in recent weeks that more Arab nations could take steps to improve ties with Israel. All eyes have been onRead More
Govt to form inquiry commission on Tayyaba Gul case: Marriyum
ISLAMABAD – The federal cabinet on Friday decided to form a commission to investigate the case of Tayyaba Gul, who accused NAB Chairman Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal of sexual harassment, the government spokesperson announced. “Gul, who lodged a complaint on the PM portal, was kept at the PM House for 18 days,” Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said while briefing the media on cabinet decisions. “The PM House is involved in harrasing the woman.” The federal minister said that the cabinet has also praised the written order of suo motu noticeRead More
Sri Lankan speaker says president’s resignation has been accepted
COLOMOBO: The resignation of Sri Lanka’s president has been accepted, the crisis-hit country’s parliamentary speaker announced on Friday, after he fled the country earlier this week and notified him from Singapore that he was stepping down. The formal declaration makes Gotabaya Rajapaksa — once known as ‘The Terminator’ for his ruthless crushing of Tamil rebels — the first Sri Lankan head of state to resign since it adopted an executive presidency in 1978. He emailed in his resignation from Singapore after flying to the city-state from the Maldives, where he initially escapedRead More
𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐀𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞
Islamabad, July 15 /DNA/ – The first batch of Pakistani students studying in Chinese universities, who were stranded in Pakistan due to COVID-19, successfully landed in China on June 20, 2022 and joined their institutions after completing the mandatory quarantine period. The remaining students who want to return to China for resumption of their studies are advised to register their fresh information at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctLsHVvXutwkjfftU1hDc9Gtd9AWOOrl3wINPHfcsy-lTdiw/viewform Moreover, students are advised to fill correct, reliable and accurate information until July 21, 2022. The information will be shared with the Chinese authorities for furtherRead More