Monday, October 16th, 2023
Saudi, Palestine ambassadors discuss emerging situation in Gaza
ISLAMABAD, OCT 16 /DNA/ – Ambassador Nawaf Saeed Al Maliky of Saudi Arabia and Ambassador Ahmed Ameen of Palestine engaged in detailed discussions regarding the evolving situation in Gaza. The two envoys deliberated on matters of mutual concern, seeking common ground and exploring potential avenues for peaceful resolution. The meeting emphasized commitment of both nations to regional stability and cooperation.
Committee formed to probe issuance of fake passports
ISLAMABAD, Oct 16 (DNA): The Interior Ministry has constituted ahigh-level five-member committee to probe the matter involving issuanceof 12,096 fake passports from Pakistan. According to a notification released by the Interior Ministry, thecommittee will be headed by the Passport and Immigration directorgeneral, and will draw the FIA deputy secretary, a representative eachfrom the Ministry of Interior, FIA and Nadra as its members. The probe body will investigate the matter of fake passports, includingthe issuance of passports and determining the complicity of theauthorities. The committee will also submit proposals to preventRead More
Italian Embassy’s digital art exhibition draws huge interest
ISLAMABAD, OCT 16 /DNA/ – The Italian well-known artist Stefano Fake has brought to Pakistan the famous digital art zone to Pakistan. The Italian Embassy in Pakistan, in order to make his work known to Pakistanis, organized an immersive digital art exhibition, bringing an innovative art form to the Pakistani audience. Speaking on the occasion, Italian Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese expressed his pride in presenting the unique showcase of digital art to the public, highlighting its versatility and wide range of possibilities. The ambassador acknowledged the artwork of Stefano Fake, oneRead More
Caretaker PM Kakar orders cut in essential services prices after reduction in fuel prices
ISLAMABAD, OCT 16: After the substantial cut in fuel prices, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday ordered the reduction in the prices of essential commodities and services accordingly in an effort to provide relief to the masses. For the current fortnight, the government has revised petroleum prices to provide much-awaited relief to the common man, reducing the per litre price of motor spirit oil (petrol) by Rs40 and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs15. As per the Finance Division’s notification, the reduced prices of petrol and HSD would be applicableRead More
PM Kakar arrives in China to attend 3rd Belt and Road Forum
DNA ISLAMABAD, OCT 16: Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has arrived in China to participate in the ‘3rd Belt and Road Forum (BRF) for International Cooperation.’ He was received by Chinese Minister of Science & Technology, Wang Zhigang, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong and Ambassador of Pakistan to China Moin-ul-Haq. The Prime Minister is undertaking the visit at the invitation of China’s President Xi Jinping. He is accompanied by a high-level delegation including members of the cabinet and senior government officials. The Prime Minster will attend the Opening Ceremony ofRead More
Wedlock teachers hold protest against delay in sending their bill to President
Teachers’ family protection bill approved by Parliament is being held by bureaucracy in PM Office Wedlock teachers hold protest demonstration against delay in sending their bill to President Staff Reporter ISLAMABAD, OCT 16: /DNA/ – Islamabad’s teachers working on deputation under wedlock in different schools of the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) on Monday took to roads to register their protest against what they called ‘mysterious’ delay by the government in sending their bill to the President House for signature. The bill “Protection of Family Life & Wedlock Bill 2023”Read More