Day: February 6, 2021
Biden Signals New Tone on US-Africa Relations
President Joe Biden delivered a message to African leaders meeting virtually this weekend at the African Union Summit 2021, hosted from Addis Ababa. “The United States stands ready now to be your partner in solidarity, support and mutual respect,” Biden said in a…
Central African Republic Leader to Stick by 2019 Peace Pact Despite Coup Bid
Central African Republic President Faustin Archange Touadera Saturday said he would honor a 2019 peace pact with 14 rebel groups despite a recent bid by six of them to topple him. One of the world’s poorest countries, the CAR has been locked in…
COVID-19 claims 21 more patients, infects 605 others
Karachi, February 06, 2021 (PPI-OT): As many as 21 more patients of Coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 4,087 and 605 new cases emerged when 12,570 tests were conducted. This was stated by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad…
Efforts afoot to make Islamabad safest city: SSP
Islamabad, February 06, 2021 (PPI-OT): Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Syed Mustafa Tanvir on Saturday said efforts were afoot to make Islamabad safest city as it was foremost priority of the federal capital police. Following directions of IGP Islamabad…
Moharrars of 12 police stations of Capital changed
Islamabad, February 06, 2021 (PPI-OT): As many as 12 Moharrars of as many police stations of Islamabad were changed and those qualifying for the same post after test have been appointed there. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Qazi Jamil…
Seminar/Webinar titled “A Case of Human Rights in Jammu and Kashmir”
Canberra, February 06, 2021 (PPI-OT): To commemorate Kashmir Solidarity Day, a Seminar/Webinar titled “A Case of Human Rights in Jammu and Kashmir” was held at Pakistan High Commission, Canberra on 05 February 2021. The distinguished Speakers included, former Foreign Secretary,…
Kashmiris to welcome third party mediation over Kashmir: AJK President
Islamabad, February 06, 2021 (PPI-OT): The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan has said that the victory of the Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as US President and Vice President has created a ray of hope for…
Malaysian umbrella NGO Mapim expresses solidarity with Kashmiri brethren
Islamabad, February 06, 2021 (PPI-OT): The Malaysian Consultative Council for Islamic Organization (MAPIM) and Pakistani Friends of Kashmir gifted blankets for their Kashmiri brethren as an expression of solidarity on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day. A simple ceremony was…
National Assembly Speaker takes Cognisance of the Incident that Happened during Session of the National Assembly on 4th February
Islamabad, February 06, 2021 (PPI-OT): Taking cognisance of the unpleasant incident that happened 4th February, 2021 during the session of the National Assembly, the Speaker Asad Qaiser has called a meeting on 8th February to inquire into the matter. The…
President issues ordinance under which next Senate elections will be held on open ballot
Islamabad, February 06, 2021 (PPI-OT): President Dr. Arif Alvi has issued Election Amendment Ordinance 2021 under which next Senate elections will be held on open ballot. The Ordinance will be effective with immediate effect subject to interpretation of the Supreme…