Monday, May 1st, 2023
Quetta all set to hold 34th National Games
QUETTA, May 01 (APP): In an unprecedented move, the Balochistan Sports Department is all set to host 34th National Games to be organized in collaboration with the Pakistan Olympic Association. “After 19 years, we are holding such a mega event as the preparations for organizing the 34th National Games in Quetta have entered the final stages,’ Director General Sports Dara Baloch said. Addressing a meeting, he said to make the National Games a success, the officials of all associations related to sports should cooperate fully with the Sports Department. TheRead More
Pakistan, Russia mark 75th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations
Pakistan and Russia Commemorate 75th Anniversary of establishment of Diplomatic Relations ISLAMABAD, MAY 1 /DNA/ – Pakistan and the Russian Federation are commemorating the 75th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations, today. To mark this milestone occasion, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov exchanged letters of felicitations. Pakistan and Russia enjoy close, multidimensional relations based on mutual goodwill and trust. Bilateral ties are marked by cooperation in diverse areas, including economic, energy and security. The two countries also consult at various multilateral fora onRead More
Envoy thanks Chinese govt for safe evacuation of Pakistani citizens from Sudan
BEIJING, May. 1 (DNA): Pakistani ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque visited Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and thanked the Chinese government for safely evacuated Pakistani citizens from Sudan. Moin ul Haque met Director General of the Asian Department of the Foreign Ministry, Liu Jin Song and conveyed special thanks from Pakistani government, Gwadar Pro reported on Monday. “With the help of China, more than two hundred Pakistani citizens have safely left Sudan by boarding Chinese vehicles and military planes and we are very proud of our friendship. Pakistan andRead More
IPS study lays out governance and policy reforms: study
The research report on the constraints and shortcomings of the power sector is particularly focused on identifying the factors contributing to the exponential increase in circular debt, which has now reached Rs4 trillion, and providing doable solutions ISLAMABAD, MAY 1 /DNA/ – The power sector of Pakistan is a mess and requires comprehensive and swift governance and policy reforms. Some of these include the development of business models to boost renewable energy; liberalization of the energy market through deregulation and privatization, renegotiations of generation tariffs for independent power producers, segregationRead More
ICCI to organize marathon race in Capital to promote health awareness
Islamabad, MAY 1 /DNA/ – Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) said that the Chamber wants to organize a marathon race in the Capital in collaboration with ICT Administration, DHO Islamabad and other organizations to create better health awareness among the youth in order to promote a healthy society. He said that the diplomatic community, retired persons and high government officials will also be invited in the marathon race to better highlight the importance of healthy activities for the society. He said this while addressing theRead More
AJK observes International Labour Day with great enthusiasm and devotion
AJK observes International Labour Day with great enthusiasm and devotion Addressing special ceremonies hosted, to mark the day, at various places in the liberated territory by the labor organisations, the speakers paid rich tributes to the martyrs of Chicago who laid down supreme sacrifices of their lives this day 137 years ago in 1886 in the United State’s ancient city. The observance of the international labor day in a simple manner was aimed at to pay rich tributes to those workers and laborers who laid down their lives for theRead More