ISLAMABAD, SEPT 25 (DNA) – Jean-Francois Cautain Ambassador of European Union to Pakistan said on Sunday the EU was ready to help Pakistan overcome its energy needs adding in climate change filed EU had a lot to share with Pakistan and help this country tackle with greenhouse gas emissions issues.
EU envoy calls for tackling greenhouse gas emissions issue
PIA reschedules tomorrow’s flights to Gilgit and Skardu
KARACHI, SEPT 25 (DNA) – Due to northern areas air space restriction, PIA’s 26th September flights to Gilgit and Skardu will operate earlier than their scheduled timings.Islamabad-Gilgit-Islamabad flights PK-607 and PK-608 will be operated 45 minutes ahead of their scheduled time at 5:15 am and 7 am respectively, while Islamabad-Skardu-Islamabad flights PK-451 and PK-452 will now operate nearly three hours ahead of their scheduled time at 5:15 am and 7 am respectively.PIA Call Center is informing passengers through SMS and phone calls on the numbers provided at the time of booking.=DNA
FWO told to get its accounts audited by AGPR
ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the National Assembly said on Thursday that all organisations using public money were subject to audit and ordered the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) to get its accounts audited from the Auditor General Pakistan Revenues (AGPR).
The PAC observed that passage of the 18th Amendment did not absolve any of the organisations using public funds and receiving money from the government kitty from the obligation of getting their accounts audited.
Ali Zafar and Mahira Khan walk as showstoppers for Bollywood couturier, Diva’ni
Following the success of the recent introduction of the flagship store in Lahore, Pakistan, Diva’ni, arguably the only fashion brand built at the edge of cinema and reality, showcased it’s couture 2016 bridal collection, Bagh-e-Bahar, against the backdrop of the historic city of Lahore at the Haveli Barood Khana for which Ali Zafar and Mahira Khan walk as showstoppers.
Russian troops arrive for 1st ever Pak-Russian joint exercises
RAWALPINDI: A contingent of Russian ground forces arrived in Pakistan on Friday for the first ever joint Pak-Russian exercise kicking off Sept 24.
The two-week-long exercise is expected to continue until Oct 10, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations Asim Bajwa said.
The exercises with Russian ground forces come at a time when tensions between Pakistan and India are running high following an attack on the Uri military camp in India-held Kashmir.
BISP, AKU explore possible collaboration for neonatal health
ISLAMABAD, 23 SEPT (DNA) – Agha Khan University (AKU) has appreciated efforts of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) and express their willingness to work with BISP for running a successful Waseela-e-Sehat scheme for the beneficaires of BISP.
Professor Dr Rozina karmaliani, Project Director who was leading the Agha Khan University Foundation Delegation said during a visit to BISP Sindh Regional Office on Friday.
Malala Fund gets a shout-out from Stranger Things’ Millie Bobbie Brown
Malala Fund has found a new supporter in Millie Bobbie Brown, the 12-year-old star of sci-fi horror series Stranger Things. In an Instagram video yesterday, Millie urged her followers to join Malala’s #yesallgirls campaign, which seeks to remind world leaders of their promise to provide education to every girl.
TV and radio star Noshaba Bibi seeks help for son’s treatment
Noted TV and radio artiste and presidential award winner, Noshaba Bibi, on Monday appealed to philanthropists to assist her in treatment of her son, who is suffering from kidney disease.
Speaking at a news conference here, the actress said she had spent all her wealth on the treatment of Shakeel Ahamd, 29, but now she did not have a single penny to continue his treatment any longer.
Iman Ali opts out of Humayun Saeed’s Main Punjab Nahin Jaoongi
We were looking forward to seeing Iman Ali and Humayun Saeed together in the latter’s next film production, the rom-com Main Punjab Nahin Jaoongi (MPNJ). But it turns out that the plans for that pairing have been canned.
In a conversation with Images, Iman Ali confirmed that she has “opted out” of the film. The Mah-e-Mir star did not provide any reasons for her decision.
Wait, what? Angelina Jolie files for divorce from Brad Pitt
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from Brad Pitt and is seeking custody of their six children, celebrity news website TMZreported on Tuesday.According to the site, the 41-year-old Jolie filed legal documents on Monday citing irreconcilable differences with Pitt, listing their date of separation as September 15.
