German ambassador to India in eye of storm over RSS HQ visitBy: News Desk on July 22, 2019Just two months into his tenure in New Delhi, German Ambassador Walter Lindner is in the middle of a controversy over his visit this week to the RSS headquarters in Nagpur.On July 17, Lindner posted photographs of a visit to the headquarters of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Nagpur. The RSS is regarded as the ideological fountainhead of the BJP, with most senior leaders of the ruling … [Read more...] about German ambassador to India in eye of storm over RSS HQ visit
Corruption a cancer; committed to rooting it out, says NAB chairmanBy: DNA on July 22, 2019Corruption is just like cancer. NAB is committed to root out corruption by using all its resources with iron hands.This was stated by Javed Iqbal, Chairman NAB. He said that NAB’s effective National Anti-Corruption Strategy for logical conclusion of mega corruption white collar crime cases by adopting “Accountability for All” Policy as per law.He said that 59 percent people have proved … [Read more...] about Corruption a cancer; committed to rooting it out, says NAB chairman
Attaturk Avenue dualisation work gears upBy: DNA on July 22, 2019Capital Development Authority (CDA) has spedup the work on dualization of Attaturk Avenue. The work on the project was being carried out at snail pace due to different issues.However, the incumbent management after removing all impediments and ensuring effective supervision has now geared up the construction work and finally project is heading toward its completion.Base and sub-base work … [Read more...] about Attaturk Avenue dualisation work gears up
Pakistan lauds NAM support for the right to self-determinationBy: DNA on July 22, 2019In a statement today in Venezuela, Ms. Andleeb Abbas, Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs, expressed Pakistan’s deep appreciation to the Non-Aligned Movement’s consistent support for the right of self-determination of people living under foreign occupation.Ms. Andleeb Abbas is leading Pakistan delegation to the Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) being held in … [Read more...] about Pakistan lauds NAM support for the right to self-determination
Govt to eliminate viral hepatitis through public-private partnership: Dr SaniaBy: DNA on July 22, 2019Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Protection Dr Sania Nishtar on Sunday has said the government will eliminate the viral hepatitis in Pakistan by promoting public-private partnership.This she said while addressing the launching of a programme for the elimination of hepatitis disease by Corporate Coalition with twelve leading companies in Islamabad, … [Read more...] about Govt to eliminate viral hepatitis through public-private partnership: Dr Sania
‘Calling AGN Kazi formula unconstitutional an insult to parliament’By: Ijaz Kakakhel on July 20, 2019A legislative body of the Upper House on Friday took serious notice of the word "unconstitutional" used for the AGN Kazi formula related to payment of royalty on account of electricity generation.The term was used in Senate Standing Committee on Water Resources, which met on Friday in Parliament House with Senator Shamim Afridi in the chair. Members of the committee said that the matter must … [Read more...] about ‘Calling AGN Kazi formula unconstitutional an insult to parliament’
PM’s US visit key for success of Afghan peace process, says Sarwar AhmedzaiBy: Staff Report on July 20, 2019Afghan President's Chief Advisor on National Security Sarwar Ahmedzai on Friday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan's upcoming US visit would prove to be key in Afghan peace process and Afghans were looking forward towards his maiden US visit.Addressing a joint press conference along with Minister for SAFRON & Narcotics Control Shehryar Khan Afridi, Sarwar Ahmedzai said that Afghan … [Read more...] about PM’s US visit key for success of Afghan peace process, says Sarwar Ahmedzai
24 wind power projects in place in Thatta: Senate bodyBy: Staff Report on July 20, 2019Senate Standing Committee on Planning Development and Reforms on Friday said that as of today 24 wind power projects were in place under the 2006 policy and these projects are in Thatta district of Sindh because on ground data was available there.It was told that some areas in Balochistan have high potential of wind power generation but those areas are not yet connected with the grid. The … [Read more...] about 24 wind power projects in place in Thatta: Senate body
Pakistan posting was a great experience, says EU ambassadorBy: DNA on July 20, 2019The outgoing Ambassador of European Union Jean Francois Cautain has said his Pakistan posting was a great experience adding he would miss Pakistan's rich cultural heritage and hospitality of people.The ambassador expressed these views while speaking at a reception he hosted to say goodbye to his friends.Ambassador Cautain further said during his tenure he tried to bring both EU and … [Read more...] about Pakistan posting was a great experience, says EU ambassador
Minister for conserving biodiversity in the face of global climate changBy: Staff Report on July 19, 2019Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood on Thursday emphasised the importance of conserving biodiversity in the face of global climate change, and lauded the development of a big health data repository under the Biodiversity and Big Health Data Alliance (BHBD) initiated by the Beijing Institute of Genomics, China.The minister was addressing as the chief guest the opening session of the … [Read more...] about Minister for conserving biodiversity in the face of global climate chang
