ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – As many as 150,000 people fall prey to AIDS yearly in Pakistan, said Federal Health Minister Aamer Mehmood Kiani, reported on Thursday.Addressing in a ceremony held here today, to mark International AIDS Day, aimed to create awareness about this deadly disease of AIDS, the minister said 33 centres are working to control over HIV / AIDS.
Int’l day persons with disabilities on Dec 03
ISLAMABAD, NOV 29 (DNA) –The International Day of persons with disabilities shall be observed on December 03 and all necessary preparation shave been made.The Director General of Special Education Mrs Ishrat Masood said this on Thursday. She further said December 03 of every year is observed with objective to promote awareness of disability issues, fundamental rights of persons with disabilities and integration of persons with disabilities.
IIUI, Indonesian varsity agree to mutual cooperate in micro financing
ISLAMABAD, NOV 29 (DNA) – International Islamic university Islamabad (IIUI) and Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic university of Jakarta have agreed to further enhance bilateral cooperation in micro financing and create opportunities for exchange of delegations of teachers and students.
Pakistan, Russia agree to promote bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Pakistan and Russia have agreed to promote friendly bilateral ties to the level of strategic partnership.This understanding was reached during a meeting between Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Russian Ambassador Alexey Dedov in Islamabad (Thursday).
PM Khan to brief nation on 100-day performance today
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – A ceremony regarding completion of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) 100 days after coming into power will be held at the Convention Centre in Islamabad today (Thursday).
According to details, Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan will be the chief guest on the occasion where he will brief the nation on the performance of the government during its first hundred days.
The premier is also expected to make some important announcements in the ceremony that will be attended by all federal ministers, advisers and PTI workers.
PM Khan to brief nation on 100-day performance today
It is pertinent to mention here that PTI has completed its 100 days on November 28 amid high expectations.
During its 100 days, the PTI government enthusiastically took steps to deliver some of its pledges however, to opinion of majority, it failed to fulfill a number of claims.
Saudi funded housing complex inaugurated at Ayub Medical Institute
ABBOTTABAD, NOV 28 (DNA) -Within the framework of the developmental and humanitarian programs funded by the Saudi Fund for Development in Pakistan through the Saudi Arabian grant of SR 600 million, the Saudi housing complex was inaugurated at Ayub Medical and Teaching Institute, Abbottabad.
Russia has crossed all limits of Int’l law: Ukraine ambassador
ISLAMABAD, NOV 28 (DNA) – Ambassador of Ukraine to Pakistan Volodymyr Lakomov said on Wednesday that Russia has crossed all limits and international law by seizing the Ukrainian navy ships Berdyansk, Nikopol and the tug boat Yana Kapu, as well as wounding and capturing of members of their crew.
PM Imran lays foundation stone of Kartarpur corridor
LAHORE, (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan laid the foundation of the Kartarpur corridor on Wednesday. The premier had arrived in Narowal flanked by Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Indian Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu.
India says PM Narendra Modi will not attend SAARC Summit in Pakistan
NEW DELHI, (DNA) – India on Wednesday put to rest any speculation over Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelling to Pakistan to attend the SAARC Summit.Addressing the press, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj categorically stated that there was no way PM Modi would travel to Pakistan for the summit of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) regional grouping.
PTI completes 100 days amid accomplishments and non-fulfilments
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led government on Wednesday has completed its first 100 days after coming into power amid high expectations.During its 100 days, the PTI government enthusiastically launched steps to implement some of its pledges however, it was failed to fulfill its remaining tall claims.
