Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
‘Health Week’ Observance Begins In Attock
By Malik Faisal Munir ATTOCK, Nov 20 (DNA): The three-day ‘Health Week’ started here on Wednesday aimed at raising awareness and providing free diagnostic services to the public. The event was inaugurated at the Government Esfandyar Bukhari District Hospital Hospital by Additional Deputy Commissioner General Anil Saeed. The ceremony was attended by CEO health Dr. Asad Ismael, Medical Superintendent Dr. Jawad Elahi, paramedical staff and others relevant officer’s. The Health Week, which would continue till November 22, features diagnostic counters established across government hospitals in the district. These counters offerRead More
French ambassador hosts reception for global polio eradication initiative board
ISLAMABAD, NOV 20 /DNA/ – The Polio Oversight Board (POB), the highest decision-making body of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, is currently visiting Pakistan to engage with government officials, diplomatic representatives, and donor communities regarding the current polio outbreak. French Ambassador Nicolas Galey hosted a reception to welcome the POB delegation, highlighting the international community’s commitment to polio eradication efforts in Pakistan. The visit aims to: The POB’s regular visits are critical in providing strategic oversight and maintaining momentum in Pakistan’s fight against polio. The Embassy of France and theRead More
French ambassador hosts reception for global polio eradication initiative board
ISLAMABAD, NOV 20 /DNA/ – On the occasion of the Polio Oversight Board (POB) visit to Pakistan — the highest decision-making body of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative — Nicolas Galey, Ambassador of France, hosted a reception at his residence to welcome the delegation. The purpose of the POB visit is to engage with the government, diplomatic corps, and donor community on the status of polio eradication efforts in Pakistan and to advocate for decisive measures to address the current nationwide polio outbreak. Regular visits by the Polio Oversight BoardRead More
Army Chief inaugurates advanced Shahpar-III combat drone at defence exhibition
KARACHI, NOV 20 /DNA/ – General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M) Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS-2024) at the Karachi Expo Centre. During the visit, the COAS commended the active participation of defense manufacturers from friendly nations and observed an impressive display of arms and equipment by both domestic and international exhibitors. A total of 557 exhibitors are participating in the exhibition of which 333 are international exhibitors while 224 are domestic exhibitors. 36 countries established exhibitors’ stalls of which 17 countries areRead More
Best healthcare services to be provided to citizens: DC Dera
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, NOV 20 (DNA) — Deputy Commissioner Sarah Rehman has said that district administration will make all possible measures to provide best healthcare services to residents of the district under the provincial government’s public service agenda. She expressed these while visiting the Basic Health Unit Shorkot. According to the district administration, the DC reviewed various healthcare facilities being provided to patients at the facility. She also checked attendance of staff and availability of medicines. While directing measures for accountability and service excellence, the deputy commissioner emphasized improving cleanliness, staffRead More
Korangi’s Traders, Industrialists keen to explore Ethiopian market
KARACHI, NOV 20 /DNA/ – The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) on Wednesday shown keen interest in visiting the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) to explore business, trade and investment opportunities in diverse sectors of its growing economy. The trade and industrials from KATI expressed their interest for that matter during a meeting with H.E. Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, Special Envoy and Ambassador Extraordinary of the FDR Ethiopia to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, who highlighted extraordinary business, trade and investment opportunities in five major economic sectorsRead More