Wednesday, January 9th, 2019
Ambassador of Japan, Tajikistan bid farewell to friends
ISLAMABAD, JAN 9 (DNA) – Outgoing ambassador of Japan Takashi Kurai hosted a reception at this residence to bid farewell to his colleagues and friends. The Japanese ambassador has been posted out to Ukraine. Ambassador Kurai while speaking on the occasion thanked his colleagues and friends for extending him support during his stay in Pakistan. He said he enjoyed his stay in Pakistan. “I normally do not host a farewell reception upon completion of term, but the love and affection I got from the Pakistani peopleRead More
SC grounds 16 pilots, 65 cabin crew members for holding fake degrees
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The Supreme Court of Pakistan Wednesday ordered to suspend the licences of 16 pilots and 65 cabin crew members for holding fake degrees. The decision was taken by a three-member bench of the apex court, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar, during the hearing of the case relating to fake degrees of cabin crew members and pilots. The chief justice had taken notice of alleged appointment of pilots holding fake qualifications in January last year. During the proceedings, the legal counsel of CivilRead More
Apple cuts production plan for new iPhones by 10 percent
CALIFORNIA, (DNA) – Apple Inc which slashed its quarterly sales forecast last week, has reduced planned production for its three new iPhone models by about 10 percent for the January-March quarter, the Nikkei Asian Review reported on Wednesday. That rare forecast cut exposed weakening iPhone demand in China, the world’s biggest smartphone market, where a slowing economy has also been buffeted by a trade war with the United States. Many analysts and consumers have said the new iPhones are overpriced. Apple asked its suppliers late last month to produce fewer-than-plannedRead More
Govt slashes power tariff for five export industries
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The federal government has slashed power tariff for five zero-rated industries to provide incentive to the export sector. The government’s step to ensure supply of cheaper electricity will help the export industries to cut down the production cost. The Power Division of the Ministry of Energy has notified reduction in the power tariff by three rupees per kilowatt hour for five zero-rated industries. According to the notification, the decision will be implemented in all power transmission companies including the K-Electric. The zero-rated industries will be supplied powerRead More
SC disposes of case regarding fake degrees of PIA cabin crew
ISLAMABAD, JAN (DNA) – Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday has disposed of the case pertaining to fake degrees of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) employees. During the hearing headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar, Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has submitted details in the court, revealing that degrees of 16 pilots and 65 cabin crew members were found fake. Degrees of remaining six employees are yet to be verified, he added. Earlier, PIA had sacked 50 cabin crew members and three pilots for holding fake degrees. The spokesperson of theRead More
PEMRA directs TV channels not to air dramas with ‘indecent content’
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – After receiving complaints from viewers, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has directed all channels not to air television dramas containing ‘indecent content’. “Such content is not only distressing for viewers but is also against the commonly accepted standards of decency,” the media regulatory body stated in a notification issued on Tuesday. The notification further adds that Pemra has been receiving massive public complaints on Pakistan Citizen Portal (PCP), Pemra Complaints Call Center and Feedback System as well as through social media and Whatsapp. The directiveRead More