ISLAMABAD, JAN 29 (DNA) – Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination has issued a notification to print new Pictorial Health Warning (PHW) on cigarette packs and outers.The size of new warning has been increased from 50% to 60%. The PHW will be printed on both sides of cigarette packs and outlets, manufactured in the country and imported to Pakistan.
Improving law & order in province govt’s top priority: CM Punjab
MULTAN, JAN 29 (DNA) – Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has stated that improving the law and order situation in the province is top priority of the provincial government.Addressing Passing out Parade at Police Training School Multan on Tuesday, he said Punjab police has contributed a lot in eliminating terrorism activities from the province.
NAB drive against corruption to continue: Chairman
ISLAMABAD, JAN 29 (DNA) – Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Justice (r) Javed Iqbal has reiterated his firm resolve for eradicating the menace of corruption on as NAB strongly believed in bringing the corrupt elements to justice as per law.The chairman said that NAB has devised an anti corruption strategy to rid the country of corruption, which has acknowledged by leading national and international organizations as effective strategy to eliminate corruption.
Azerbaijan keen to promote trade ties with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, JAN 29 (DNA) – Chingiz Garibli, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Azerbaijan visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry and said that his country was keen to further enhance trade ties with Pakistan as both countries have tremendous potential to promote trade in many areas.
German ambassador visits Air University
ISLAMABAD, JAN 29 (DNA) – Ambassador of Germany to Pakistan HE Martin Kobler has said that he is deeply impressed with and is in love with Pakistan due to the warm hospitality he always received from the Pakistani people and the heritage-rich beautiful landscape of the country.He made these remarks during his visit to Air University, Islamabad. On the occasion, the German envoy was warmly welcomed by the Vice Chancellor, Deans, Directors, HoDs, faculty members and a large number of students.
Four dead, 195 injured in Havana tornado
HAVANA (DNA) – A rare and powerful tornado has devastated sections of Havana, killing four people and injuring 195, as it overturned cars, uprooted trees and destroyed dozens of homes.A shaken resident, recalling a night of terror, said she clutched her daughter and crouched down in her kitchen as the tornado came roaring in Sunday night.
Sahiwal incident: Heirs of victims leave for Islamabad
SAHIWAL (DNA) – Heirs of Sahiwal firing incident victims have left for Islamabad on the invitation of Senate Standing Committee on Interior.During the visit, the identification parade of six under custody Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) officials will also be held.Earlier, that four people including two women who were brutally shot in the head. 13-year-old Areeba who was gunned down along with her parents in an alleged encounter, was shot at six times due to which her ribs also fractured.
Ukrainian Ambassador meets Senator Azam Swati
ISLAMABAD, Jan 28 (DNA): Ukrainian Ambassador Mr. Voldymyr Lakomov met Senator Azam Khan Swati, Chairman Defence Committee in his Chamber at Parliament House and exchanged views over mutual friendship and areas of collaboration between the two countries.During the meeting Senator Azam Khan Swati, discussed matters of mutual concern and importance for both the countries, he stressed the need for enhancing trade and defence collaboration.
No-deal Brexit ‘to leave shelves empty’ warn retailers
A no-deal Brexit threatens the UK’s food security and will lead to higher prices and empty shelves in the short-term, retailers are warning.Sainsbury’s, Asda and McDonald’s are among those warning stockpiling fresh food is impossible and that the UK is very reliant on the EU for produce.The warning comes in a letter from the British Retail Consortium and is signed by several of the major food retailers.
Uzbek govt to join hands with Pakistan in building cultural links
ISLAMABAD, JAN 28 (DNA) – Uzbekistan in collaboration with the Punjab government has planned to upgrade and further beautify the Shalimar Garden in Lahore. The Uzbek government will bear expenses incurred on this project. Ambassador of Uzbekistan Furqat Sidikov disclosed this while talking to DNA.He further said Uzbekistan attached great importance to preservation of heritage adding his country ranked top among those countries having a rich cultural and historical heritage.
