Biden to nominate first Pakistani-American to serve as federal judge on March 31, 2021WASHINGTON, Mar 30: The United States president Joe Biden on Tuesday said that he would nominate Zahid Quraishi, of Pakistani descent, for the position of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. After the approval from the senate, Quraishi would be the first Muslim-American federal judge in the history of US. Quraishi, […]
Pak, US to deepen ties in education and culture areas on March 16, 2021During a meeting held on Monday the United States (US) Charge d’ Affairs in Pakistan Angela Aggeler and Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Education, Professional Training, National Heritage and Culture Shafqat Mahmood expressed the desire to deepen the ties through consistent engagements in areas of education and culture. Relationships of both countries in the education sector […]
Affordability and provision of essential items is government’s top priority: PM on March 9, 2021ISLAMABAD, Mar 8: Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday said it was foremost priority of the government to ensure provision of flour, sugar and other essential items at fair and affordable prices. The PM chaired a meeting regarding the prices of essential items where he received a detailed briefing about the production and consumption of wheat. […]
Prime Minister briefed on digital media advertising policies on March 9, 2021Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday held a meeting with Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz, Focal Person to the PM on Digital Media Dr Arslan Khalid and General Manager Digital Media Wing Imran Ghazali. During the meeting, Senator Shibli Faraz briefed the PM on the digital media advertising policy proposed by […]
Participation of women important for a progressive society, Dr. Firdous on March 8, 2021ISLAMABAD, Mar 8: Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on the occasion of International women’s Day said that women are the country’s “valuable asset” and their participation is pivotal for a nation’s route to progress. Talking to a private news channel, she said International women day reminds us that […]
PM’s vision to promote tourism will create jobs, Shibli Faraz on March 5, 2021ISLAMABAD, Mar 05 : Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz said on Friday that tourism sector was being promoted due to the efforts of Prime Minister Imran Khan and is leading to create more job opportunities in the country. At the inaugural ceremony of three-day “Islamabad Tourism Expo and Family Festival 2021” the […]
China’s Sinopharm vaccine shows 86% efficacy: Nausheen Hamid on March 4, 2021Islamabad, March 4: Talking about the COVID-19 experimental vaccine Sinopharm, developed by China National Pharmaceutical Group, Parliamentary Secretary for National Health Services Dr Nausheen Hamid said that it is 86% effective. Talking to local media, she insisted on health workers and elderly community to get the Covid-19 vaccines which are available for free. She said the […]
Pakistan, Norway foreign ministers discuss bilateral, regional matters on March 4, 2021Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi held a telephonic meeting with his Norwegian counterpart Ine Eriksen Soreide on Thursday. The phone call followed discussions on bilateral, regional and international matters namely Afghanistan and COVID-19 situation. The two Foreign Ministers exchanged views on enhancing cooperation in various sectors such as trade, investment and clean energy. FM Qureshi […]
Biden, Trudeau Meet Virtually to Smoothen Canada-US ties on February 24, 2021Washington, Feb 23: US President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met virtually by video on Tuesday to calm the waters after the turbulent Donald Trump era, renewing an emphasis on the neighbors’ far-reaching alliance. The White House is touting that the extensive talks — held by video because of the Covid-19 pandemic […]
Interior minister administered trial Covid-19 vaccine in Lahore on December 7, 2020LAHORE: Minister for Interior retired Brig Ijaz Shah on Monday received a shot of a trial vaccine of a Chinese coronavirus vaccine at the University of Health Sciences (UHS) in Lahore. “Interior Minister Ijaz Shah was administered the vaccine, which has been in phase three of clinical trials,” UHS vice chancellor Prof Dr Javed Akram […]