Thursday, December 20th, 2018
Maritime security importance increased after Gwadar project: President
LAHORE, DEC 20 (DNA) – President Dr. Arif Alvi has said that importance of maritime security increased after China Pakistan Economic Corridor project under One belt One road programme, which requires security of Gwadar for future trade. Addressing the concluding ceremony of Maritime Security Workshop in Lahore on Thursday, he said for Pakistan’s economic prosperity the focus on Maritime sector is not a matter of choice rather a compulsion. The President lauded that Pakistan Navy is fully capable of defending maritime frontiers and national maritime interests of motherland. He also appreciated that institutionalizationRead More
Pakistan, Turkey discuss avenues to enhance defence production
RAWALPINDI, DEC 20 (DNA) – Turkey’s National Defence Minister Hulusi Akar called on Minister of Defence Production, Zubaida Jalal on Thursday in Rawalpindi. Issues of mutual interest and especially the avenues in defence cooperation were discussed during their meeting. Zubaida Jalal appreciated the policies of Turkish President Recep Tayyab Erdogan on bringing about robust relations between Pakistan and Turkey. The Minister thanked the Turkish defence minister for active participation of Turkish defence industry in recently held IDEAS 2018 Expo. She also thanked the Turkish ambassador for the cooperation in theRead More
Turkish Defence Minister, Army Chief discuss defence, security matters
Rawalpindi, (DNA) – General Hulusi Akar (Retired), Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Turkey called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ. During the meeting views were exchanged on issues of mutual interest including defence and security cooperation between both the countries and overall regional security situation. Visiting dignitary expressed Turkey’s deep appreciation for Pakistan’s efforts and sacrifices in war against terrorism. Earlier on arrival at GHQ, the Minister of National Defence laid floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada. A smartly turned out contingent ofRead More
Japanese calendars show opens at RAC
ISLAMABAD, DEC 20 (DNA) – The Embassy of Japan in cooperation with the Rawalpindi Arts Council organized Japanese Calendars Exhibition 2019 at the Rawalpindi Arts Council, opening on Thursday. Takashi Kurai, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, inaugurated the exhibition together with the other distinguished guests. Japanese Calendars Exhibition is an annual feature of the cultural activities which is very popular among the people of Pakistan. This year, around 100 calendars have been put on display in the exhibition with the cooperation of Japan Calendars Association and various Japanese companies. AmbassadorRead More
Hazard fires Chelsea into League Cup semi-finals
An 84th-minute Eden Hazard goal, which spun into the net after a heavy deflection, earned Chelsea a place in the League Cup semi-finals after a 1-0 win over Bournemouth in an entertaining tie on Wednesday. Chelsea had buzzed round the Bournemouth goal for much of the game but it was not until substitute Hazard came on with half an hour to go that they looked creative and decisive enough to break through. Chelsea had piled on the pressure from the start and there were good chances for Olivier Giroud, RossRead More
For one year: NEPRA notifies tariff hike by Rs1.27 per unit
ISLAMABAD, DEC 20 (DNA) – The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) notified on Wednesday to increase the average power tariff by Rs1.27 per unit for one year. The regulator set aside concerns of stakeholders who opposed the increase, citing that the government was charging more than 50% taxes out of actual electricity price from the consumers. According to Nepra’s decision, the distribution companies would recover Rs226 billion from electricity consumers. The tariff was being notified following the proposed increase by the federal government. Nepra also imposed certain conditions withRead More