Friday, July 22nd, 2022
FM launches dispatch of Emergency Relief goods for Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, JUL 22 /DNA/ – Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari participated in the ceremony held at the Nur Khan Air Base, Rawalpindi, today to dispatch a consignment of emergency relief assistance to Kandahar, to support affectees in eastern Afghanistan in the aftermath of the devastating flash floods caused by torrential rains. Highlighting the fraternal bonds between the peoples of the two countries, the Foreign Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to continue assistance and relief efforts for the brotherly Afghan people. He stated that both the Government and people of Pakistan stoodRead More
Eastbay Expressway bridges save Gwadar from sinking
ISLAMABAD, July 22 (DNA): Amidst flash flood criticality spelling disaster in many parts of Gwadar, three bridges of Eastbay Expressway, one of CPEC’s modern roads, have saved the eastern part of the coastal city from sheer sinking. According to a Gwadar Pro’ report on Friday, they have prevented many casualties and destruction to residential and commercial infrastructure.At the stretch of the over 19-kilometre-long state-of-the-art Eastbay Expressway, the opening of the three bridges played a role of water outlets, allowing torrential rainwater to flow downward to sea.Imam Buksh Bozenjo, who worked asRead More
Chinese Embassy donates relief goods to rains’ affected families in Qila Saifullah
ISLAMABAD, July 22 (DNA): Chinese Embassy has donated relief goods to the families affected by rains in Qila Saifullah, Gwadar Pro reported on Friday.Bayezid Khan Kasi, Chairman of Friends of China Forum, and Malik Inayat Khan Kasi, former Balochistan Home Minister, distributed relief goods to the affected families on behalf of the Chinese Embassy.Bayezid Khan Kasi on the occasion said relief goods distributed by the Chinese Embassy was an ideal example of the Pakistan-China friendship.He acknowledged that China always stood with Pakistan in all difficult times and supported people ofRead More
Strengthening Democracy
Dr. Abdus Sattar Abbasi Irrespective of diverse discussions about the dynamics and outcomes of recently held by-elections in Punjab there are some interesting gestures which suggest evolution of our political and democratic traditions. Noticing both winning and losing candidates together in a room in Multan was pleasant. Acceptance of defeat by the vice president Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN) was rare in Pakistani politics at least during last three decades, which I remember; none of the losing party has ever conceded defeat in such a sober manner. She said, “TheRead More
New Covid-19 travel guidelines issued for Indian passengers
ISLAMABAD, Jul 22 (DNA): The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination has issued a new COVID-19 travel advisory, directing strict surveillance of Indian passengers in the wake of surging cases of the new Corona variant in India. According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of National Health Services, on the direction of the Minister for Health, Abdul Qadir Patel, new instructions in this regard have been issued to the Directorate of Health Services for strict monitoring of passengers coming from India to Pakistan. The minister said that theRead More
KP Police launches first ever policing plans for seven newly merged districts
ISLAMABAD, JUL 22 /DNA/ – UNDP, the Government of Japan and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police launched the first ever Policing Plans for the Newly Merged Districts (NMDs)of Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, North Waziristan, South Waziristan and Kurram at a ceremony held in Islamabad on Thursday. The overall objective of the Policing Plans is to put in place a road map for the smooth transition of post – merger local policing to the formal policing and justice system in the NMDs. The plans also present a context specific framework forRead More