Friday, September 16th, 2022
Imran only leader, spoken against various blasphemous publications: CM KP
From Our Correspondent PESHAWAR, /DNA/ – Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has said that Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Imran Khan is the only leader to emerge who has univocally spoken against various blasphemous publications having controversial contents on Islam and has also highlighted the mentality of islamophobia which is festering among various nations that has played havoc with the social fabric of many cultures. While criticizing the imported Federal government led by PML-N, Mahmood Khan stated that using of state apparatus for spreading propaganda against a national hero and leaderRead More
Sherry apprises Japanese ambassador of disastrous floods
ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman on Friday met Japanese Ambassador Mitsuhiro Wada and apprised him of the devastation caused by the flash floods across the country, current relief efforts and the assistance required for rehabilitation and reconstruction. Ambassador Mitsuhiro Wada expressed the sincerest condolences on behalf of the government and the people of Japan on the loss of precious lives and the severe devastation caused by the floods. Sherry Rehman told the ambassador, “We are still receiving new data. Some 1,508 people have lost theirRead More
RCCI President, Saima Younus hold meeting
RAWALPINDI, /DNA/ – RCCI President Ch. Nadeem A. Rauf had a meeting with Saima Younus, Additional Commissioner , Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) along with Senior Vice President Asim Malik, President Elect Saqib Rafiq, President Markazi Anjuman Tajran Rawalpindi and Punjab Malik Shahid Ghafoor Pracha, Executive Members Mr. Bilal Maqbool and Mr. Hassan Mustafa were also present in the meeting. Key Points:The discussion was held regarding notices about 5% Tax imposed on the services sector by PRA (embroidery/purling services).
PDM leaders welcome President’s reconciliation proposal
ISLAMABAD – Government representatives have welcomed President Arif Alvi’s reconciliation proposal and recommended to convince the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership. According to the details, the political temperature of the country is still burning up, but President Arif Alvi has entered the field and volunteered as a medium for reconciliation between Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) and PTI. Reacting on President’s proposal for reconciliation, the government members said that they have been saying since the first day that the country cannot move forward without reconciliation. In this regard, Senator Azam Swati saidRead More
FO briefs resident diplomatic missions on CPEC
ISLAMABAD: /DNA/ – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted briefings on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) for resident diplomatic missions of several countries from East and Central Asia and the Middle East. Chaired by the Additional Secretary (Asia-Pacific), two rounds of briefings were convened on 15 and 16 September 2022. The panel of briefers also included senior officials of the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, and the Board of Investment. In her briefing, the Additional Secretary shared the underlying vision of CPEC, which was based on Pakistan’s desireRead More
‘Act now’: Shehbaz tells SCO
PM meets Xi; lauds CPEC’s transformational impact Special Correspondent SAMARKAND: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on Friday for action against climate change that has caused cataclysmic floods in Pakistan as he said that “it’s time to act, act now”. The prime minister was addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) Council of Heads of State (CHS), where he spoke about the climate catastrophe that has devastated Pakistan and killed hundreds. The prime minister added that the floods — which have caused damages amounting to billions of dollars — make Pakistan look likeRead More