Wednesday, May 10th, 2023
Commissioning ceremony of advanced frigates for Pakistan Navy held at China
DNA Islamabad, MAY 10: In an impressive ceremony held at HudongZhonghua Shipyard Shanghai, China; two newly built Type 054 A/P Frigates namely PNS TIPPU SULTAN and PNS SHAHJAHAN were commissioned in Pakistan Navy. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi graced the ceremony as Chief Guest and handed over the traditional Command Scrolls to the Commanding Officers of PN Ships. Speaking on the occasion, Chief of the Naval Staff highlighted that commissioning of PNS TIPPU SULTAN and PNS SHAHJAHAN ushers a new chapter in Pak – ChinaRead More
PTI chief’s arrest in accordance with law; Miscreants to be dealt with iron hand: PM
ISLAMABAD, May 10 (DNA): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan legally and on the basis of corruption and corrupt practice in the Al Qadir Trust case, involving a whopping amount of Rs 60 billion (£ 190 million). The prime minister, in a televised address to the nation, referred to the violent spree unleashed by the PTI leadership and their supporters across the country inflicting severe damages, sternly warning the miscreants that they would be dealtRead More
Fakhar bags ICC player of the month award
LAHORE: Sterling performances by Pakistan’s opening batter Fakhar Zaman helped him to attain the International Cricket Council Men’s Player of the Month award for April, cricket governing body announced on Tuesday. Fakhar smashed centuries in each of the opening two games of Pakistan’s five-match One-day International series against New Zealand. His 180 not out in the second match in Rawalpindi, following 117 in the first, helped Pakistan pull off their second-highest run chase. “He [Zaman] beat tough competition from Sri Lanka spin wizard Prabath Jayasuriya, and emerging New Zealand batterRead More
UK team to review security arrangements at Pakistani airports
KARACHI, MAY 10 (DNA) — The British Security Agency Department for Transport (DfT) will visit Pakistan on May 30 to conduct security audits of the country’s three major airports. Under the assessment program of the British Security, the security of three major international airports in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi will be scrutinized. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has already completed the necessary arrangements for the DfT’s visit to the airport. The British delegation will audit various departments, including airport security forces, flight kitchens, and ground handling. The airport managers willRead More
Indonesian ambassador discusses role of vegetable oils in achieving UN sustainable development goals
DNA FAISALABAD, May 10: The International seminar focused on ‘Sustainable Production of Healthy Vegetable Oils: Policies & Practices to Achieving SDGs’ was inaugurated in Faisalabad by H.E. Mr. Adam M. Tugio, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Pakistan along with Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan, Vice Chancellor of the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF). The International seminar was organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in collaboration with the Faculty of Food, Nutrition & Home Sciences, UAF. During the inaugural address, Indonesian Ambassador shared his views thatRead More
Pak-Iran Gas Pipeline is most important for Pakistan – Tasneem Ahmed Qureshi
Islamabad, MAY 10: /DNA/ – Minister of State for Industry and Production Tasneem Ahmad Qureshi has said that the completion of Pak-Iran gas pipeline is the most important need of the hour. Inshallah, our party will come to power and complete the pipeline. Economic conditions are changing, God willing, Pakistan will never default. He said this while addressing the business community during his visit to Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Tasneem Qureshi said that ten different departments are working under of the Ministry of Industry and soon he willRead More