Monday, November 14th, 2022
Govt not in favour army chief extension law
Discussions underway to do away with the legislation, claims Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah DNA ISLAMABAD: The PML N government intends to change the law that seeks to give extension to the Chief of the Army Staff in order to defuse any confusions, said the Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah while speaking in a TV show on Monday. The interior minister further said the government was already in contact with its allies on this issue and wants to do away with it sooner rather than later. He said the high command of theRead More
Pakistan remain committed to safety of Chinese workers: FO Spokesperson
ISLAMABAD, NOV 14 (DNA) — Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch while responding to a question regarding the verdict in last year’s terrorist attack on Chinese engineers working on the Dasu hydropower project said the Foreign Office has noted the judgement passed by the relevant Court and details released by the local police. “While specific queries may be directed to the relevant authorities, the proactive investigation, prosecution and judgment in this case have once again demonstrated Pakistan’s abiding commitment to counterterrorism,’ added Baloch. “We again extend our deepest condolences toRead More
Unfolding Food Security in AJ&K
Dr. Shahid Hameed Food security in Azad Jammu & Kashmir is one of the paramount issue that needs to be considered at both the institutional and community levels. When it comes to struggling to makes ends meet, people frequently blame hoarders and the governments for the rise in the cost of basic food items. As the economy worsens and the majority of people struggle to afford basic essentials of life, anxiety increases and creates a sense of insecurity, which culminates into negative opinions. This unrest in society develops when theRead More
Istanbul’s beating heart reels from deadly blast
Monitoring DeskISTANBUL: The video was short, but graphic. Sunday-afternoon crowds suddenly scattered by the sound of an explosion. Orange flames and black smoke rising into the air as people ran for their lives. Hours later, Istiklal Street is busy again. Two tables have been placed on either side of the street, draped with cloths and heaped with red carnations. These islands make people slow down, and pause to look. The videos showed them exactly what happened here on Sunday. The mood now is solemn. Already, the grey pavement tiles haveRead More
Deworming of children starts in Malakand div
MALAKAND, NOV 14 (DNA) — The four-day deworming drive started in Malakand division on Monday wherein children from 5 to 14 years of age would be dewormed at public, and private schools and religious seminaries across division. In this regard, Additional Deputy Commissioner Dir Lower Abdul Wali chaired a meeting of the district management committee and formally inaugurated the campaign. The meeting was attended by officials of education and health departments, DEO male and female, police, besides other line departments. Deputy DHO Dr Nazar Mohammad briefed the participants about theRead More
Khawaja Asif rejects reports of consultation between Nawaz, Shehbaz on COAS appointment
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif Monday maintained that the army chief’s appointment will be done on the prime minister’s discretion. Speaking with journalists outside the National Assembly, the minister said: “The prime minister has discretion regarding the army chief’s appointment; therefore, the prime minister will make a decision on the appointment.” When questioned if a decision on army chief’s appointment has been made, the defence minister responded in the negative. Responding to another question about the role of PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif in the appointment, Khawaja Asif said that itRead More