Saturday, April 27th, 2024
German envoy called out for ‘lecture’ on civil rights by pro-Palestinian protesters
Lahore, APR 27 /DNA/ – Pro-Palestinian activists disrupted the speech of German Ambassador to Pakistan Alfred Grannas when he took the podium to speak at the Asma Jahangir Conference 2024 in Lahore on Saturday. The German envoy was called out by the representatives of the Progressive Students’ Collective when he began his speech during the annual conference, the theme of which this year is ‘The People’s Mandate: Safeguarding Civil Rights in South Asia’. As Grannas started speaking, one of the guests at the event, an activist, who was standing inRead More
US state department report substantiates PTI’s submissions, as lawlessness pervades in Pakistan
DNA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership stated that the 100-page starling US state department report on grave human rights abuses in Pakistan substantiated PTI’s submissions, as lawlessness and fascism pervaded in the country during the past two years, demanding that Chief Justice of Pakistan to fulfill his legal and constitutional obligations to rein in the reign of tyranny or else leave the position instantly. Addressing a press conference, they made it clear that they wanted to live in a democratic Pakistan envisioned by Quaid-e-Azam, where rule of law and constitutionalRead More
Security Forces neutralize terrorists in fire exchange in Balochistan’s Harnai district: ISPR
RAWALPINDI, APR 27: /DNA/ – A fire exchange took place between security forces and terrorists in Harnai District of Balochistan. The terrorists tried to stop passenger vehicles plying on Sanjavi Road, Harnai. Security Forces reacted immediately and effectively engaged the terrorists. Resultantly, one terrorist was sent to hell, while another got injured. The timely response by the security forces thwarted nefarious intent of the terrorists, saving innocent lives. Sanitization operation is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area. Security forces of Pakistan, in step with theRead More
QAU’s ZRC offers digital solutions to make Islamabad roads safer
DNA ISLAMABAD: Road safety should not be confused with traffic management, says Prof Muhammad Zaman, head of Zaman Research Center (ZRC) at Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU). He was speaking at a function to evaluate performance of his team, dedicated to HEC’s Grand Challenge Fund (GCF) project titled Optimal Use of Available Resources: A Prototype Model of Road Safety in Islamabad. He said that road safety is a concept that includes countering pollution, saving lives and offering solutions. He said Islamabad needs 300 busses to overcome its mass transit needs. “We haveRead More
Minister assures Chinese Consul General of safety measures for Chinese nationals in Pakistan
Chinese nationals’ safety is our core responsibility, instructions have been issued to the concerned agencies to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens: Mohsin Naqvi Lahore APR 27 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi called on Chinese Consul General Zhao Shiren. On his arrival at the Chinese Consulate, the Chinese Consul General welcomed Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi. Issues of mutual interest and bilateral cooperation were discussed in the meeting. Security of Chinese citizens in Pakistan was also discussed. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi informed about the measuresRead More
Pakistan embassy hosts Pakistan professional and student forum in Beijing
BEIJING, APR 27 /DNA/ – The Embassy of Pakistan today hosted “Pakistan Professionals and Students Forum” under the theme “Building Bridges between Academia and Industry”, which brought together high-ranking government officials, private sector representatives, members of academia as well as a large number of Pakistani professionals and students residing in China. The forum featured a pre-recorded message from Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Federal Minister of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, underlining the importance of building bridges between academia and industry for national development and prosperity. The Federal Minister commended PakistanRead More