RAWALPINDI, (DNA) -Three majors awarded punishment on account of breach of discipline / misconduct. Upon found guilty of charges levelled against them, all three dismissed from service while two also awarded rigorous imprisonment for two years each. Charges included misuse of authority and involvement in illegal activities unbecoming of an officer.
UNDP’s GLOF II project helps GB residents have access to clean drinking water
ISLAMABAD, OCT 10 (DNA) -: The GLOF II project in collaboration with University of Baltistan (UoB), AKRSP and Wafa Foundation Skardu inaugurated a Glacier Grafting campaign in Kuwardo village today. Over a hundred volunteers from the local community participated with a high female participation. University of Baltistan currently working on research and development in Baltistan will provide technical support for the campaign. Prior to the inauguration, local community volunteers were trained by experts for Glacier grafting. Senior Minister GB, Haji Akbar Taban, Assistant Resident Representative, UNDP, Mr. Amanullah Khan and other dignitaries from government departments, and University of Baltistan were present at the inauguration.
In Pakistan girls getting more recognition: UNRHC
ISLAMABAD, OCT 10 (DNA) -very year on 11 October, the International Day of the Girl, United Nations and partners work with girls to amplify their voices and stand up for their rights. This year, under the theme, “GirlForce: Unscripted and unstoppable”, we will celebrate achievements by, with and for girls since the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action – the most comprehensive policy agenda ever for advancing the rights of not only women but girls.
Hate speech case: MQM founder indicted in London
LONDON (DNA News) – Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s (MQM) London-based chief has been indicted on charges of terrorism in a case pertaining to hate speech from the United Kingdom to his followers in Pakistan in 2016.
“Altaf Hussain… was charged under section 1(2) of the Terrorism Act (TACT) 2006 with encouraging terrorism,” the Met Police said in a statement on its website.
The charge as stated by the UK police is that Hussain “on August 22, 2016 published a speech to crowds gathered in Karachi, Pakistan which were likely to be understood by some or all of the members of the public to whom they were published as a direct or indirect encouragement to them to the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism and at the time he published them, intended them to be so encouraged, or was reckless as to whether they would be so encouraged”.
HEC, PIEAS select 14 candidates to participate in Nobel laureate meetings
Islamabad, October 10, 2019: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS) have finalised 14 candidates for participation in the 70th Interdisciplinary and 7th Economics Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings 2020 to be held in Lindau, Germany.
Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between PIEAS, a leading University of Pakistan, and the Lindau Council, up to 10 scholars can participate each year in Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings.
Human chain to be formed under leadership of PM on Friday
ISLAMABAD, OCT 10 (DNA) –A human chain will be formed under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad tomorrow (Oct 11) to express solidarity with Kashmiris.
According to Information Ministry, the human chain will be formed from Convention Centre to D-Chowk at 3.30 p.m. tomorrow.
Pakistan urges world not to plunge SA zone into arms race
ISLAMABAD, Oct 10 (DNA): Pakistan has urged the world community not to
push the South Asian region into the arms race.
At his weekly news briefing in Islamabad on Thursday, Foreign Office
Spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal was commenting on the induction of
Rafale fighter jets by India.
The spokesperson said Pakistan knows how to defend itself no matter it
is Rafale or any other fighter jet. He said the whole world is witness
to the episode of 27th February.
The spokesperson said Pakistan will not indulge in any arms race. He
said the focus of present government is also on human development,
health and education.
Foreign funding case: ECP rejects PTI’s four applications seeking secrecy in scrutiny
SLAMABAD (DNA News) – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday rejected four application filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) seeking secrecy in the scrutiny of the foreign funding case against the party.
Meanwhile, the ECP has directed a special scrutiny committee to continue its investigation into the same case.
Importantly, the commission has ordered the concerned parties, including the PTI, to appear before the committee on October 14.
Indonesian delegation meets Zahoor Ahmad, Additional Secretary Asia Pacific
A delegation from Ministry for Political, legal and Security Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia called on Mr. Zahoor Ahmad, Additional Secretary (Asia Pacific) today, in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad.The Indonesian delegation is visiting Pakistan from 7-9 October, 2019 for preliminary meeting of Pakistan-Indonesia security dialogue.Additional Secretary (Asia Pacific) briefed the delegation about the unilateral and illegal actions of Indian Government in the Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir. He thanked the Indonesian side for their support for Pakistan’s candidature for ASEAN full dialogue partnership.
Zigolini restaurant at Islamabad Marriott Hotel launches an all-new menu
Islamabad, OCT 9 (DNA) – Food enthusiasts in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi can now enjoy a delicious new variety in Italian cuisine at Zigolini restaurant, Islamabad Marriott Hotel.Italian Chef Carlos has worked extensively to recreate the menu at the restaurant, introducing a contemporary style of urban Italian cuisine. Thus, tapping into a global trend of upscale restaurants offering a refined yet relaxed dining experience.
