ISLAMABAD, FEB 05 (DNA) – UNICEF warned on Tuesday of the dangers posed by online violence, cyber bullying and digital harassment for a large number of young people aged between15 to 24 years who are online in Pakistan and called for concerted action to tackle and prevent violence against children and young people.
Former Prime Minister of Norway calls on FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi
LONDON, FEB 05 (DNA) – The Former Norwegian Prime Minister, Kjell Magne Bondevick called on the Foreign Minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, who is in London to attend the International Conference condemning human rights atrocities in Jammu and Kashmir.The Senate Foreign Relations Committee of Pakistan and Bondevik are in London to attend the conference.
Leadership of Pakistani University is interested in establishing cooperation with Uzbekistan
Tashkent, (DNA) – A delegation of the Uzbek Embassy in Pakistan led by Ambassador F. Sidikov visited the city of Faisalabad in the province of Punjab.During the visit, a meeting was held with the rector of the National Textile University (NTU) of Pakistan, T. Hussein, where the parties discussed issues related to the establishment of Uzbek-Pakistani scientific, technological and educational cooperation.
Three terrorists killed in Gulkuch IBO: ISPR
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – Security Forces foiled a major terrorist activity in KP. An IBO launched against terrorist hideout at Gulkuch, South Wazirstan on boundary of South Wazirstan and Balochistan.On seeing forces , terrorists opened fire and fled to nearby mountainous area. Security Forces chased fleeing terrorists and after fierce exchange of fire all 3 terrorists were killed.
Kashmiris want India to leave and stop subjugating the people: Masood Khan
LONDON, (DNA) – Sardar Masood Khan, President Azad Jammu and Kashmir, has stressed the United Kingdom – as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council – to actively pursue a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute as per the wishes of the Kashmiris and the United Nations resolutions.
Air Chief Marshal meets Army Chief Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa
RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of Air Staff (CAS) called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, on Monday.Matters of professional interests were discussed during the meeting.
Air Chief calls upon world Ski players to project true image of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, FEB 4 (DNA)- Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force has thanked the international players for their participation in Ski events and hoped that they would take along cherished memories of Pakistan’s magnificent beauty and traditional hospitality.
COAS Gen. Bajwa chairs 218th Corps Commanders Conference at GHQ
RAWALPINDI, FEB 04 (DNA) – The 218th Corps Commanders’ Conference presided by Chief of the Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, at GHQ, on Monday.Forum reviewed geo-strategic environment and security situation of the country. Forum expressed satisfaction on improved internal security situation and progress on regional peace initiative especially Afghan reconciliation process.
AIOU announces admission of its merit-based programs
ISLAMABAD, FEB 04 (DNA) – Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) on Monday announced the ‘admissions schedule’ of its merit-based programs offered in the current semester spring, 2019.The last date for the admission is March 5. The programs offered on prescribed merit include: Ph.D, MS/M.Phil/M.Sc(Honors), COL (Commonwealth of Learning) MBA/MPA, BS programs, M.Sc (Statistics, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Microbiology, EPM, Mass Communication, Sustainable Environmental Design, Environmental Science and Betony).
Govt introduces new visa regime; will it really help? By Ansar Mahmood Bhatti
The Pakistan government has announced “drastic’ steps to woo especially foreign tourists by introducing a new visa regime whereby the government has extended ambit of e-visa and allowed people from over 50 countries to get visas on arrival in Pakistan.The announcement is significant in the sense that it may increase flow of visitors from other countries provided the incumbent government is able to provide them with an atmosphere free from insecurity.
Law and order ostensibly has been the main stumbling block in the way of foreign direct investments and promotion of tourism.
Undoubtedly, counties where the tourism industry is constantly on the move thus contributing heavily to the national exchequer, law and order situation there is well under control.
