Friday, July 28th, 2023
Saudi Arabia summons Danish diplomat to protest desecration of Holy Quran
RIYADH, JUL 28: Saudi Arabia summoned a Danish diplomat to protest desecration of the Holy Quran by an extreme-right group in Copenhagen, state media reported early on Friday. During the meeting on Thursday with the Danish charge d’affaires, foreign ministry officials delivered a protest note urging an end to “these disgraceful acts, which violate all religious teachings (and) international laws and norms” and can “fuel hatred between religions”, the official Saudi Press Agency said. The far-right group Danske Patrioter on Monday posted a video in which a man is seenRead More
Muharram 9 processions under way across country amid tight security
ISLAMABAD, JUL 28: Muharram 9 mourning processions are being taken out countrywide amid strict security, with mobile phone services suspended in some areas under a comprehensive security plan devised by law enforcement agencies to prevent any untoward incident. A day ago, the Karachi police issued a security and traffic management plan for processions on the 8th, 9th and 10th of Muharram, under which 4,698 police personnel would be deployed across the city. Punjab has sought the deployment of army and Rangers troops for the security of Muharram processions across theRead More
ICCI asks CDA to focus on better development of Blue Area Business Centre
Islamabad: /DNA/ – Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) said that Blue Area is the largest commercial center of Islamabad, which plays an important role in the development of the economy and urged that CDA should focus on its better development to facilitate the growth of trade activities. He said that parking is the most serious issue of the Blue Area, so parking should be allowed on the green area of Fazal Haq Road until the construction of a parking plaza. He said this whileRead More
Debut of New Gwadar International Airport enthuses CPEC romanticism
Islamabad, July 28 (DNA): Inauguration of airbase infrastructure of New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) on July 27 has opened brand new chapter of infrastructure development of CPEC that will usher in modern air transport connectivity among regional and international players, promoting ripple of economic opportunities in terms of trade, business, employability and tourism. Undraping of New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) will unleash avalanche of promises of high-octane commerce growth and development headway. It will also set vibrant tone of leading-edge air transport infrastructure and economic upward trajectory, according to aRead More
China’s expertise sparks growth potential for Pakistan’s Electric Vehicle Industry: Li Xiangping
SHANGHAI, July 28, (DNA): “Over the past two decades, China has successfully established a complete and efficient supply chain for Electric Vehicles, with strengths in technology, design & development, and manufacturing. According to Dr. Li Xiangping, Former Director of Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. and Doctor of Mechanical Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Turin, China’s experience suggests EVs can be an opportunity for developing countries to leapfrog developed countries. During the China Pakistan Electric Vehicle Industry Technology Service Cooperation Forum held earlier this month, Dr. Li noted that the mostRead More
Pakistan calls for Israel to be held accountable for its ‘crimes’ in occupied Palestine
DNA UNITED NATIONS, Jul 28: Pakistan has urged the UN Security Council to “fully and forcefully” implement its resolutions on the Middle East conflict that give the right of self-determination to the Palestinian people. Speaking in the 15-member Council, Ambassador Munir Akram also strongly condemned the recent large-scale Israeli military operations in Jenin in occupied Palestinian West Bank, and called for holding Israel accountable for its “grave human rights violations and crimes in occupied Palestine.” “Unfortunately,” the Pakistani envoy said, “The killing of children, women, and men continues in occupiedRead More