Friday, August 30th, 2024
A Decision That Cost $2.56 Billion
By Qamar Bashir I vividly recall that the decision to use imported coal in Sahiwal power plant was made as part of the agreements under CPEC. The project was initially agreed upon in 2013 during the visit of the then Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to China, where various energy projects, including the Sahiwal plant, were included in the CPEC framework. The construction began in 2015 and it started production in May 2017 with a total capacity of 1,320 MW incurring a cost of $1.8 billion. Being one of the mostRead More
Chief Election Commissioners of Pakistan, Azerbaijan meet to enhance electoral collaboration
BAKU, AUG 30 /DNA/ – Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan, Sikandar Sultan Raja, met with the Chairman of the Central Election Commission of Azerbaijan, Mazahir Panahov, at the Central Election Commission. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in electoral processes and exchanging best practices in election management.
Victory Day of Türkiye celebrated
ISLAMABAD, AUG 30 /DNA/ – A ceremony was held in Islamabad to celebrate Türkiye’s Victory Day. The event was attended by prominent figures including Lt. Gen Avais Dastgir, Pakistan Army’s Chief of General Staff, Governor KP Faisal Karim Kundi, Türkiye’s Ambassador Mehmet Paccaci, Defence Attache Brig. Gen. Umul Onol, TRNC Representative Dilsad Senol, and Begum Shaista Pervez. The dignitaries jointly cut a cake to commemorate the occasion.
Punjab MPAs unite to protect girls’ rights and prevent child marriages through a legal amendment
LAHORE, AUG 30 /DNA/ – The PODA team held a series of strategic meetings with women Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs of PML-N) in Punjab, advocating for a crucial legal amendment to the Child Marriage Restraint Act 2015. The team emphasized the need to raise the minimum age of marriage for girls to 18 years, ensuring a safer and more empowering future for young girls in the province. Through these meetings, PODA aimed to amplify the voices of marginalized communities and garner support for this vital legislative change. TheRead More
Security forces eliminate 37 terrorists in ongoing Tirah Valley Operation
RAWALPINDI, AUG 30: /DNA/ – Since 20 August 2024, Security Forces are conducting extensive Intelligence Based Operations (IBOs) in Tirah Valley, Khyber District, on reported presence of Khwarij. On 28 & 29 August, own troops effectively engaged the Khwarij’ locations where after intense fire exchange, twelve khwarij of Fitna-Al-Khwarij were sent to hell. These operations have resulted into major setback to Fitna-Al- Khwarij & its affiliates, and so far, thirty seven terrorists have been sent to hell, while fourteen terrorists have suffered serious injuries. The IBOs will continue till peaceRead More
Deep depressioncausing heavy rains
KARACHI, AUG 30 (DNA) — The Pakistan Meteorology Department (PMD) on Friday said the deep depression, which is slowly progressing towards the Arabian Sea from ‘Rann of Kutch’, is now 200 kilometers southeast of Karachi city. A private TV channel quoted PMD office as saying, this deep depression, a very strong low-pressure area, is expected to keep moving west-southwestward along coastal belt of Sindh province. The low pressure area may further intensify into a cyclonic storm upon entering the Arabian Sea by today afternoon or evening, if environmental conditions remain favourable,Read More