Monday, July 24th, 2023
ECP asks Islamabad police to arrest Imran Khan in contempt case
ISLAMABAD, JUL 24: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday asked the Islamabad Capital Territory Police (ICT) to carry out its obligation for complying with a non-bailable arrest warrant issued for former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in a case relating to contempt of the electoral body on July 11. The development came hours after the ousted premier, who was removed from power via a parliamentary vote last year, got relief as the Supreme Court restricted the police from arresting Khan till August 9 inRead More
China’s NEV industry registers 20-million record output
By Wang Zheng, People’s Daily China on July 3 hit the production milestone of 20 million new energy vehicles (NEVs) as a pure electric car rolled off an assembly line of Chinese automaker GAC Aion, an NEV subsidiary of Guangzhou Automobile Group. China’s cumulative NEV production exceeded 5 million units in September 2020 and 10 million units in February 2022, according to Fu Bingfeng, executive vice-president and secretary general of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). The second 10-million mark was crossed just 17 months later, Fu noted. WithRead More
President calls for fostering trade, economic linkages with Ethiopia
ISLAMABAD, JUL 24 (DNA) — President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday asked Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Ethiopia to foster trade and economic linkages with Ethiopia by facilitating and enhancing interactions between business communities of the two countries. He also urged the ambassador to work towards increasing trade volume with Ethiopia by reaching out to their businesspersons for the import of Pakistani products. The president made these remarks while talking to Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Mian Atif Sharif who called on him at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, President SecretariatRead More
PMs national innovation award round-II concludes
Investor Connect and Networking event is scheduled today at the Prime Minister’s Office in Islamabad Islamabad, July 24 /DNA/ – The much-awaited Final Award Ceremony of the Prime Minister’s National Innovation Award (PMNIA) Round II was held on Monday, 24th July at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) in Islamabad. The ceremony celebrated the remarkable achievements of Pakistan’s brightest young minds, showcasing their groundbreaking innovations and entrepreneurial endeavors. The event was graced by the esteemed presence of the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs(SAPM-YA), Ms.Read More
Women’s squash premier league starts
AFZAL JAVED ISLAMABAD: Talented deaf and dumb squash player Sana Bahadur thrashed Pakistan number one squash player Noor ul Ain in the first round by 3-2 in the inaugural edition of Pakistan women’s squash premier league 2023 here at the Mushaf Squash Complex Islamabad on Monday. According to event organiser Sadia Gul, who is also national women coach said that the two days event will provide an opportunity to local players to improve their game as first time girls from Quetta also participating in the premier league organised by theRead More
Centcom chief, COAS Munir discuss regional security situation
RAWALPINDI: US Central Command (Centcom) chief, General Michael Erik Kurilla, Monday discussed the regional security situation with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir. The development came during the top US military official’s meeting with COAS Munir at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. Gen Kurilla acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan Army’s successes in the fight against terrorism and Pakistan’s continued efforts to bring peace and stability to the region. During the meeting, apart from the regional security situation, matters of mutualRead More