Friday, October 28th, 2022
Pakistan capable of defending itself against any aggression: FO
ISLAMABAD, OCT 28 (DNA) — Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar says Pakistan has the capability to defend itself against any aggression or ill designed moves. He said this while responding to a question regarding irresponsible remarks by Indian Defence Minister at his weekly news briefing in Islamabad on Friday. The Spokesperson said New Delhi needs to allow the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir to exercise their free will in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions to resolve this dispute with international legitimacy. Answering another question about PrimeRead More
BISP receives high performance award from CIRDAP Bangladesh
ISLAMABAD, OCT 28 (DNA) — The Center on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP), Bangladesh has awarded “Azizul Haq Rural Development Award” to the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) on Friday in recognition of its outstanding performance in terms of rural development and poverty reduction. The CIRDAP has acknowledged BISP’s contributions to promoting multi-disciplinary programme activities contributing in integrated rural development and poverty reduction to improve the livelihood of rural communities of Pakistan. Azizul Haq Rural Development Award has been awarded to the BISP after approval ofRead More
Pakistan needs over $16 bn for post flood reconstruction
ISLAMABAD, OCT 28 (DNA) — Pakistan needs at least US$16.3 billion for rehabilitation and reconstruction in a resilient way to support the country’s adaptation to climate change and overall resilience of the country to future climate shocks, said a new report of Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) launched here on Friday. The assessment estimates total damages to exceed $14.9 billion, and total economic losses to reach about USD 15.2 billion. The report shows that housing; agriculture and livestock and transport and communications sectors suffered the most significant damage, at $5.6Read More
Provincial govt taking pragmatic steps for public welfare: CM Mahmood Khan
PESHAWAR, OCT 28 /DNA/ – Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has said that the incumbent provincial government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has taken pragmatic steps for public welfare as per Chairman Imran Khan’s vision for the establishment of a social welfare state, adding that the ultimate goal of the efforts and struggle over the years is to contribute to the national economy and provide people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with easy access to basic services. In a statement issued here from Chief Minister’s Secretariat regarding the reforms and transformation strategy ofRead More
US envoy meets Dar, vows to enhance bilateral relations
ISLAMABAD, OCT 28 – US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome on Friday called on Finance Minister Ishaq Dar. During the meeting, the matters of bilateral relations between Pakistan and the US were discussed. On this occasion, the US envoy vowed to enhance bilateral relations between both countries.
RCCI concerns on termination of gas connection for commercial customers
DNA Rawalpindi, OCT 28: The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has expressed concern over the notification of termination of gas connection and forced transfer to RLNG by Sui Northern Gas for commercial customers and demanded that it be withdrawn. RCCI President Saqib Rafiq in a statement said that more than three thousand commercial consumers of Rawalpindi-Islamabad will be affected by the notification. President Chamber said that it is very alarming that connections are being terminated with only five days’ notice, without any consultation with stakeholders and orders haveRead More