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Sitara-i-Imtiaz, President’s Award, and Tamgha-i-Imtiaz presented to outstanding officers
RAWALPINDI, APR 23 /DNA/ – On behalf of the President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, conferred civil awards to the eminent scientists and engineers from strategic organizations for their meritorious services at the Investiture Ceremony held at Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi. A total of 35 awardees were conferred with the awards, 7 x officers were awarded Sitara-i-Imtiaz, 15 x officers were awarded President’s Award for Pride of Performance and 13 x officers were awarded Tamgha-i-Imtiaz. Chairman JCSC lauded the services ofRead More
Pakistan may lose around 50 billion if 10 sticks cigarette packs are allowed
ISLAMABAD, APR 23 /DNA/ – Expressing profound concern, health activists questioned recent efforts by the tobacco industry to introduce 10-stick packs. This move, according to the activists, not only jeopardizes the progress made in tobacco control but also directly impacts children and low-income individuals, who are most vulnerable to the harmful effects of tobacco consumption. Malik Imran Ahmed, Country Head, Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, stated that the attempts for 10-stick packs by the tobacco industry are deeply troubling. It will not only undermine the progress made in tobacco controlRead More
Pakistani Cultural, Educational Center inaugurated at Belarusian State University
DNA Minsk, Belarus – In a significant stride towards fostering cultural ties and educational exchange, the Embassy of Pakistan in Belarus and the Belarusian State University of Culture and Arts (BSUCA) held an opening ceremony of the Pakistani Cultural and Educational Center today. The center was jointly inaugurated by Sajjad Haider Khan, Ambassador of Pakistan to Belarus, and the Vice Rector of the University, with numerous faculty members, media, and students in attendance. Located at the heart of the university campus, the newly unveiled Centre provides for permanent display ofRead More
Punjab CM, Iranian President emphasize people-to-people contacts for bilateral growth
Lahore, APR 23 /DNA/ – Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz held a meeting with Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi in Lahore today. They reaffirmed commitment to enhancing cultural exchanges and fostering people-to-people contacts. The Chief Minister explained the measures taken in the province for socio-economic development and expressed a desire for close engagement with Iranian cities and provinces for mutual benefit and prosperity. President Raisi appreciated the rich cultural history of the city of Lahore and expressed admiration for the poet of the East, Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, who isRead More
Wakhan Corridor: Vital for CPEC and BRI
By: Qamar Bashir An important development that went unnoticed by the Pakistan media radar was the construction of a 50-kilometers stretch of the Silk Road, extending from the Wakhan district of Afghanistan to the Chinese border. This road was inaugurated by Afghanistan’s Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development in September last year (2023). With the construction of this road, Afghanistan has established a direct link with China, reducing the distance and lowering the cost for the import and export of commercial goods between the two countries. Meanwhile, the Afghan andRead More
U.S. embassy inaugurates state-of-the-art police training campus in Quetta
QUETTA, APR 23: /DNA/ – USA Ambassador Donald Blome inaugurated the new Police Training College campus in Quetta, a four-year, $5.35 million dollar partnership funded by the U.S. Embassy’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Section. The seven new and four renovated buildings not only triple the Police Training College’s capacity, but they also ensure new recruits and officers will receive the high-quality, skills-based training they need to deploy in some of Pakistan’s most challenging areas. With the completion of this new facility, the men and women trained at PTC QuettaRead More