Wednesday, September 28th, 2022
COPHC set to bring 50 more Chinese firms to Gwadar Free Zone: Official
ISLAMABAD, Sept 28 /DNA/ – The China Overseas Ports Holding Co. (COPHC) is all set to bring 50 more Chinese companies to Gwadar Free Zone in a year or two, an official told Gwadar Pro. The official said that the 60-acre Phase I of the Gwadar Free Zone (GFZ) had already attracted 38 Chinese and 12 Pakistani firms. The North Free Zone (Phase II of the GFZ) has also been fully developed and two Chinese firms have already started construction activities there. “We are all set to bring 50 moreRead More
PIDE generating ideas through documentary series under RASTA
ISLAMABAD, SEP 28: /DNA/ – Under the initiative of PIDEAS (PIDE IDEAS), Research for Social Transformation and Advancement (RASTA) program is producing documentary films based on the evidence-based research produced at the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) on pertaining public policy issues. In this regard, PIDE-RASTA has organized a documentary film screening event at the Islamabad Club. This was the first session in the documentary film series. Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiative Professor Ahsan Iqbal graced the event as the Chief Guest and acknowledged the roleRead More
Resurgence of terrorism not be tolerated, Gen Bajwa tells Corps Commanders’ Conference
Rawalpindi, 28 Sep /DNA/ – 251st Corps Commanders’ Conference was held at GHQ. General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) presided.Forum was briefed in detail on external and internal security situation with particular focus on flood situation and ongoing relief efforts being undertaken by Army Formations across the country.Forum expressed solidarity with flood victims who are braving great difficulties and resolved to extend maximum assistance for their relief and rehabilitation.COAS commended Formations for reaching out to people in distress and helping them to mitigate their sufferings. COAS praisedRead More
Audio leak reconfirms PTI’s stance on Cipher: Fawad
Demands thorough probe into the letter to bring truth into the open ISLAMABAD: /DNA/ – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senior Central Vice President Fawad Chaudhry said that the audio leak, featuring conversation between the then prime minister Imran Khan and Azam Khan, re-verified the PTI’s talks and existence of the Cipher, demanding that they wanted thorough investigation into the matter so as to bring the truth to the fore. Speaking to media here on Wednesday, he said that the audio leak reconfirmed what they had been saying long ago. He saidRead More
UK Aid relief items including emergency shelters arrive at Karachi Port
Karachi, SEP 28 /DNA/ – As part of the UK’s aid package, £2 million worth of relief items for the most vulnerable people affected by the devastating floods arrived in Pakistan from the UAE on Tuesday. The relief items include emergency shelters for up to 194,300 people, and blankets and mats for up to 10,000 people. The emergency shelters include coverage and fixing kits, poles and peg sets. The UK will also provide water filters and hygiene supplies for 32,495 people to mitigate health risks. The first shipment of 19Read More
Muslim piety in Southeast Asia mirrors increased religious traditionalism
Open in browser Muslim piety in Southeast Asia mirrors increased religious traditionalism in the Middle EastJames M. Dorsey Sep 28 ▷ LISTENSAVEThank you to all who have demonstrated their appreciation for my column by becoming paid subscribers. This allows me to ensure that it continues to have maximum impact. Maintaining free distributions means that news website, blogs, and newsletters across the globe can republish it. I launched my column, The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer, 12 years ago. To borrow a phrase from an early proprietor of The Observer, it offersRead More