Thursday, February 20th, 2025
France, Pakistan strengthen ties with resumed direct flights: French Ambassador
ISLAMABAD, FEB 20 (APP/DNA):French Ambassador to Pakistan Nicolas Galey has said that the resumption of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) direct flights between Islamabad and Paris on January 10, this year marks a major step forward in strengthening ties between France and Pakistan. The ambassador said resumption of flights is a testament to the strong relationship between the two countries, reflecting their commitment to enhancing connectivity and cooperation. He said the PIA’s decision to choose Paris as its first European destination for resumed operations underscores the importance of this partnership. NiclolasRead More
IHC orders to release 120 PTI activists in Nov 26 riots case
ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP/DNA):The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday accepted the post-arrest bails of 120 PTI workers and ordered to release them in cases of protests and riots on November 26, in the capital. The court also directed each accused to submit surety bonds worth Rs20,000 and an affidavit to the concerned police station stating that they would not get involved in such crime in future. A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar and Justice Muhammad Asif announced the verdict against post-arrest bail petitions ofRead More
Important Step by NAB for the Welfare of Its Employees
ISLAMABAD, FEB 20 (DNA):The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has signed six Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) today with various private sector educational and medical institutions at the NAB Headquarters in Islamabad. Under the vision of the NAB Chairman, NAB is collaborating with various institutions to provide better facilities and ease to its employees, aiming at enhancing their performance and service delivery. The acting Chairman NAB, Sohail Nasir, Prosecutor General Accountability, Syed Ihtesham Qadir Shah, Director General NAB Headquarters, Farman Ullah, the Chairman’s Advisor, Zafar Iqbal witnessed the siging of MoUs. NABRead More
Karachi-Hyderabad Motorway project back on track: Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD, FEB 20 (APP/DNA):Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal announced on Thursday that the long-delayed Karachi-Hyderabad six-lane motorway project is progressing rapidly and is expected to be completed within the current year (2025). In an exclusive interview, Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal assured that the long-delayed Karachi-Hyderabad six-lane motorway project is back on track, revealing that it is progressing rapidly and is expected to be completed within the current year (2025). He further explained the detail that the Karachi-Hyderabad motorway project has faced significant delays due toRead More
Uleman urged to promote peace, tolerance in Ramazan
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, FEB 20 (APP/DNA):District Police Officer(DPO) Tank Muhammad Aslam Nawaz had urged religious scholars to play a role in promoting peace and tolerance in the district during the holy month of Ramazan. He expressed these views during a meeting to discuss the security arrangements and public convenience during Ramazan. According to police spokesman, SP Investigation Tank Cadet Haji Nasir Khan, DSP City Circle Saleem Khan, and Ulema including Maulana Khan Muhammad, Maulana Shafiullah, Maulana Bahauddin, and Maulana Muhammad Zarif etc attended the meeting. The meeting discussed various issuesRead More
Tarar for more international collaborations with local media for capacity enhancement
ISLAMABAD, FEB 20 (APP/DNA):Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture Attaullah Tarar said on Thursday that there was a need for further improvement in collaborations in the field of media as local media needed more growth and capacity enhancement. Expressing his views in a discussion organized by the Saudi Media Forum 2025 here, he opined that that hand holding from global partners would bring a paradigm change in local media organizations. He said that the government would promote such collaborations further so that human resource could benefit fromRead More