KINSHASA (DNA) – “A Land of Many Potentials” is how DR Congo’s investment promotion agency touts the mineral-rich nation of 80 million people, just weeks away from crucial elections.Yet the business community’s wish list is frighteningly long in a country that is synonymous with corruption, according to its Transparency International profile, which ranked it 161 out of 180 countries last year.
First trailer for mirror Image horror film ‘Look Away’ released
LOS ANGELES: (DNA) – Vertical Entertainment has released an official trailer for a horror thriller film titled Look Away, which is set to arrive on VOD platforms on October 12th the latest feature from director Assaf Bernstein (of The Debt).
Cricket Australia name pay war boss Roberts as new CEO
MELBOURNE: (DNA) – Kevin Roberts, the face of Cricket Australia during toxic negotiations for a new pay deal with players, will succeed long-serving James Sutherland as the board’s CEO later this month.A former first class batsman for New South Wales with a strong corporate background, the 46-year-old Roberts has been Sutherland’s deputy for a number of years since joining the CA board as an independent director in 2012.
FM Qureshi, Mike Pompeo discuss bilateral ties, regional security
WASHINGTON: (DNA) – Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Tuesday held comprehensive meetings with the United States’ top civilian and military brass, including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and National Security Advisor John Bolton, to discuss bilateral ties and issues of mutual interests.
EXCLUSIVE: Arshad Khan to be new boss of PTV
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Govt has decided to appoint Arsha Khan as nee Managing Director / Chairman of PTV.sources told DNA news agency that Arshad Kahn who has already served as managing director of PTV, again has been contacted for this post.
NAB to take corruption cases to logical conclusion, Chairman
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Justice Javed Iqbal said that taking mega corruption cases to logical conclusion was utmost priority of the NAB.Presiding over a meeting at NAB Lahore, he siad that the NAB was firmly determined to make Pakistan corruption free. Elimination of corruption and recovery of NAB was topmost priority of NAB.
Saudi delegation visits Gwadar port, reviews ongoing development projects
GWADAR (DNA) – Saudi Arabia trade delegation on Tuesday has visited Gwadar port and reviewed the ongoing development projects.During the visit, the team was also briefed over the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Free-Economic Zone projects.
Vitamin B may boost kidney function in young diabetics
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Adolescents suffering from Type-1 diabetes may benefit from Vitamin B supplements as it improves kidney functions by protecting against development and progression of renal diseases, a new study has found.
German Chancellor telephones Imran Khan; greets him on becoming PM
ISLAMABAD, OCT 01 (DNA) – German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel telephoned Prime Minister Imran Khan to congratulate him on his election as the Prime Minister of Pakistan.Chancellor Merkel emphasized the importance of deepening bilateral relations, expressed desire to expand cooperation in diverse fields and work together on issues of mutual interest at the regional and global levels.
Espionage gadgets installed in Diplomatic Enclave to monitor Pakistani high officials: Report
ISLAMABAD: (DNA) – Reports have surfaced regarding espionage gadgets installed in the Diplomatic Enclave and Constitution Avenue Islamabad.Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Interior Rehman Malik has sought a report in this regard.A warning was issued by the National Telecom and Information Technology Security Board.
