Wednesday, January 4th, 2023
Bilawal commends ADB support in call to VP
ISLAMABAD, JAN 04 (DNA) — Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday held a telephonic conversation with Asian Development Bank Vice-President Shixin Chen and appreciated the ADB for its support and solidarity with people of Pakistan during 2022 devastating floods. In a tweet uploaded on Wednesday, Bilawal said Pakistani is looking forward to continue collaboration with the ADB as it embarks on post-flood reconstruction and rehabilitation. The minister expressed confidence that with the cooperation of the partners, the government will build back a strong climate-resilient Pakistan. = DNA
IESCO notifies power suspension programme
ISLAMABAD, JAN 04 (DNA) — Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Wednesday issued a power suspension programme for Thursday for various areas of its region due to necessary maintenance and routine development work. According to an IESCO Spokesman, the power supply of different feeders and grid stations would remain suspended for the period from 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM, Islamabad Circle CDA Flats, Shaheed Millat, Pandorian, Athal, Ghori Garden, UC Road, F-10, G-10 Center, I-8/3, I-10 /4, G-13/2, E-11/2, NIH, AQ Khan, Kaldana, Beirut, Nimbal, Patriata, Upper Topa, Bri Imam, SohdranRead More
Iranian actor Taraneh Alidoosti released on bail: media
Tehran, JAN 4: Iranian actor Taraneh Alidoosti, jailed for almost three weeks over her support for the country s protest movement, was released on bail on Wednesday, local media reported. Iran has been gripped by protests since the September 16 death in custody of Mahsa Amini, an Iranian Kurd who was arrested for allegedly violating the country s strict dress code. Iranian authorities say hundreds of people, including members of the security forces, have been killed and thousands arrested in what they generally describe as “riots”. Alidoosti, 38, was arrested on DecemberRead More
Sanjrani favours Tayyip Erdogan for Nobel Peace Prize
ISLAMABAD, JAN 04 (DNA) — Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani through a letter has officially registered the nomination in favour of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for the “Nobel Peace Prize”. In a letter addressed to the Norwegian Nobel Committee on Wednesday Chairman Senate has favours Turkish President for his efforts to resolve the Ukrainian crisis, said a press release issued. Chairman Senate said that Russia-Ukraine war had quickly turned into a nuclear flashpoint that could have ended in catastrophe for the whole world. Due to his untiring efforts, timely and effectiveRead More
CM KP lays foundation stone of Khapal Kor Nursing & Health Science College
From Our Correspondent PESHAWAR, JAN 4 /DNA/ – Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan on Wednesday paid a day long visit to district Swat where he participated as the chief guest in the passing out parade of the first batch of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tourism Police and distributed shields amongst the police personnel who achieved prominent positions in the training. He also attended and addressed the Prize Distribution Ceremony of the Sports Festival 2022-23 which was held by the Elementary & Secondary Education department. 37 different games were organized in whichRead More
Sanaullah assures nation steps being taken to counter terrorism
ISLAMABAD, JAN 4: Amid an uptick in terrorist activity in the country, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Wednesday assured the nation that the government was taking steps to counter terrorism. Pakistan has seen a rise in terrorist attacks across the country, believed to have been planned and directed by the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leaders based in Afghanistan. The TTP, which has ideological linkages with the Afghan Taliban, executed around more than 100 attacks last year, most of which happened after August when the group’s peace talks with the PakistanRead More