Tuesday, August 16th, 2022
Pakistan and UAE enjoy decades long brotherly relations, Pakistan PM
Islamabad, The Gulf Observer: UAE always extended support to Pakistan in difficult times and I am obliged to Shaikh Ahmed Dalmook al Maktoum for taking keen interest in promoting cooperation with Pakistan in health sector. Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said this during a meeting with a Bio Tech and Sinopharm delegation under the command of Sabour Karamat General Council of Excellency Shaikh Ahmed Dalmook al Maktoum. Federal Minister for Health Services Abdul Qadir Petail was also present on the occasion. The delegation expressed keen interest in the promotion ofRead More
Imran Khan to address seminar on media freedom tomorrow
Asad to lead PTI rally against media curbs, journalist harassment today DNA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gave finishing touch to the arrangements for the much-needed two-day activities to express solidarity with the journalist community and to ensure safeguard and protection of freedom of expression and freedom of media. Under the two consecutive days planned program, PTI would hold a protest demonstration today (Wednesday) and a big seminar would be organized under the title “Freedom of Expression and Protection of Media” on August 18. PTI Central Secretary General Asad Umar issuedRead More
Ahsan Iqbal terms education, enterprises and exports key for reviving economy
DNA Islamabad: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) in collaboration with National Press Club (NPC) organized an “All Parties Conference for Revival of Economy”. Ahsan Iqbal Federal Minister for Planning & Development, Miftah Ismail Federal Minister for Finance, Qamar Zaman Kaira Advisor to Prime Minister on Kashmir Affairs & Gilgit Baltistan, Shazia Marri Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation & Social Safety, Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, Senator Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri of JUI(F), Himayat Ullah Mayar of ANP, Mian Muhmmad Aslam, Jamaat e Islami, Presidents of Karachi, Quetta, FaisalabadRead More
Pakistan expresses deep sorrow over sad demise of Dr. Nafis Sadik
ISLAMABAD, AUG 16 /DNA/ – The Government of Pakistan expresses deep sorrow on the passing away of Dr. Nafis Sadik, Special Adviser and Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for HIV/AIDS in Asia. Dr Sadik was one of the most accomplished Pakistanis and a leading international voice on population policies, and maternal and child health. Dr. Sadik’s contributions in the field of medical research and advocacy for human rights protection are significant. She won numerous awards globally in recognition of her extra- ordinary services. At the United Nations, she servedRead More
Zardari expresses concern over Shehbaz govt’s decision to raise petrol prices
ISLAMABAD, AUG 16: Former president and PPP leader Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday expressed “concern” over the federal government’s decision to increase the price of petroleum products by Rs6.72 for the next fortnight, saying that “consultation on such decisions” was important. “Pakistan People’s Party is a part of the government and supports it, but there must be consultation when it comes to such decisions,” a statement issued by the party on Twitter quoted him as saying. Zardari said that PPP and other coalition parties had joined the government to give relief toRead More
PNS Taimur visits Sri Lanka, participates in naval exercise lion star
ISLAMABAD, AUG 16 /DNA/ – Pakistan Navy Ship TAIMUR visited Colombo, Sri Lanka as part of Goodwill and Flag Showing mission. Upon arrival at port vicinity, Pakistan Navy Ship was welcomed by Sri Lankan Naval units and received by Defence Attaché of Pakistan at Colombo and Officials of Sri Lankan Navy. On this occasion, the military band of Sri Lanka played tunes as part of welcome gesture. During the port visit, Commanding Officer of PNS TAIMUR called-on Commander Western Naval Area (COMWEST). During the interactions, matters of mutual interests wereRead More