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CDA plans to increase electric bus ridership to 250,000 daily
ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (DNA):The Capital Development Authority (CDA) will increase daily ridership on Islamabad’s electric bus service from around 150,000 to 250,000 passengers by expanding the network and improving supporting infrastructure. Atleast 160 electric buses were currently operating on 21 routes across the federal capital, providing public transport to commuters, students, employees and other residents, its spokesperson told APP on Wednesday. The authority is pursuing the expansion under the vision of Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi and the leadership of CDA Chairman Sohail Ashraf, with a focus on providingRead More
Russia appreciates Pakistan’s support at UN and multilateral forums
ISLAMABAD, OCT 14 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received, Vladimir Kolokoltsev, Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, who is currently on an official visit to Pakistan. The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction over the positive momentum in Pakistan-Russia relations and emphasized the importance of building on this momentum to further strengthen bilateral cooperation. The Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further deepening its friendly relations with the Russian Federation and making effective use of existing bilateral mechanisms to advance mutually beneficial cooperation. He underscored the need toRead More
Saudi Arabia condemns opening of Colombian embassy in Jerusalem
RIYADH, OCT 14: Saudi Arabia on Wednesday criticized the opening of the embassy of Colombia to Israel in the city of Jerusalem. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the condemnation and rejection by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of the Colombian government’s move to open its ‘embassy’ in the occupied city of Jerusalem,” a statement read. It called the move a “blatant violation of international law and legitimate international decisions of relevance,” that constitutes a “direct harm to the legal and historical status” of the city. In addition, it stressedRead More
Dar expresses satisfaction at positive momentum in Pakistan–Russia relations
ISLAMABAD, OCT 14 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a meeting with Mr. Vladimir Kolokoltsev, Interior Minister of the Russian Federation, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today. Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry also joined the meeting. The DPM/FM expressed satisfaction at the positive momentum in Pakistan–Russia relations, welcoming recent high-level visits and exchanges. The two sides discussed avenues for enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, culture and tourism, strengthening people-to-people ties, and maintaining close cooperationRead More
Pakistan Hockey League launched in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, OCT 14 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Hockey League was officially launched in Islamabad, with the league set to commence in Lahore next year. Addressing the launch ceremony, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Program, Advisor Rana Mashhood Ahmed, said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wants to revive hockey in Pakistan. He noted that Pakistan reached the victory stand at the Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament after 12 years, and that the Pakistan Hockey League will serve as a foundation for the next Olympics and World Cup. He added that specialRead More
SECP establishes Corporate Intelligence Unit to detect illegal schemes early
ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (DNA):The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Wednesday approved the establishment of a Corporate Intelligence Unit (CIU) to proactively identify registered companies suspected of operating Ponzi or pyramid schemes, taking deposits or lending without the required licence, or conducting business beyond their approved objectives. The unit will monitor publicly available information, including news reports, social media and digital advertisements, to identify potential violations before complaints are received, said a news release.Verified leads will be referred to the relevant SECP departments for inquiry or enforcement action.Read More