Tuesday, August 30th, 2022
Turkiye Victory Day: Pakistan reaffirms solidarity with Turkiye govt, people
Ambassador Mehmet Pacaci hosts grand reception to mark 100th Anniversary of the Victory Day of the Republic of Turkiye; CJCSC General Nadeem Raza attends as chief guest Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Tuesday reaffirmed its solidarity and unflinching support for the brother people and government of Turkiye on the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the Victory Day of the Republic of Turkiye. On the special occasion of this Victory Day of the Republic of Turkiye (30 August Zafer Bayrami), the Government and the people of Pakistan reaffirm their abidingRead More
Trade with India is under consideration: Miftah Ismail
LAHORE – Federal Finance Minister Miftah Ismail on Tuesday said that trade with India is under consideration, saying at this time tomatoes and onions should be imported from the neighboring country. In a special conversation with Kamran Shahid, the host of Dunya News’ program ‘On the Front’, the federal finance minister said that at least by going to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the country is saved from bankruptcy, saying that the prices of goods have increased due to flash floods, Miftah said that the coalition government has saved theRead More
Qatar World Cup: An unintended boon for the UAE
Qatar’s 2022 World Cup promises to benefit not only itself but also to provide an unintended economic, political, and religious soft power boon for its foremost rival in the region, the United Arab Emirates. The UAE, alongside Saudi Arabia, leads a pack of Gulf states eager to capitalize on the expectation that Qatar will not have the hotel capacity to accommodate an anticipated one million visitors in November and December during the tournament. However, the UAE stands to benefit the most not just economically but also politically and in terms of itsRead More
Israel court sentences Palestinian aid worker to 12 years in prison
Jerusalem, AUG 30: An Israeli court has sentenced a Palestinian employee of the World Vision aid organization to 12 years in prison. Time already served should be deducted, the district court in Beersheva ruled on Tuesday. Mohammed el-Halabi has been in prison for six years. He was also sentenced to an additional 18 months of probation. The court found el-Halabi guilty in June because he had sent aid money to Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip. He was also found guilty of other charges, including membership in a terrorist organization and illegal possession of weapons. Israel arrested el-Halabi in June 2016.Read More
Funds from development budget to be diverted for reconstruction of flood-hit areas
ISLAMABAD, AUG 30 (DNA) — Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said funds from the development budget will be diverted for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of flood-affected areas. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Tuesday, he said according to preliminary estimates, ten billion dollars will be required for the rehabilitation of flood affected areas. The minister said that in 2013, when the PML-N government took charge, the country had already faced devastated floods in 2010 and it launched the fourth phase of Pakistan FPP to minimize theRead More
US provides $30 mln in critical humanitarian assistance for flood response
ISLAMABAD, AUG 30 /DNA/ -The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), today announced an additional $30 million in life-saving humanitarian assistance to support people and communities affected by severe flooding in Pakistan. Pakistan’s government has declared the floods a national emergency, with 66 districts declared to be “calamity hit.” The United States is deeply saddened by the devastating loss of life, livelihoods, and homes throughout Pakistan. In response to the Pakistani government’s request for assistance, the United States will prioritize urgently needed food support, safe water,Read More