20% construction work on new Islamabad airport completed

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Jun 302009
 

More than 20 per cent construction work of ‘airside infrastructure’ of the new Islamabad International Airport which includes pavement works (Runway, Taxiway, Apron etc.) has already been completed as commenced in August last year and this airport will become functional by the end of 2011.

According to a senior official of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Phase-I of the project which includes site preparatory and earth works has already been completed in April last year. According to details, the new Islamabad International Airport is being constructed at Tarnol-Fateh Jang road equipped with all facilities of international standard and would be completed in the stipulated period as set end of 2011. Continue reading »

Governance level in Pakistan at lowest in region

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Jun 302009
 

By Mansoor Ahmad

LAHORE: The Worldwide Governance Indicators 1996-2008, released on Monday by the World Bank, reveal that the level of government control in fields vital for the well-being of a nation is the lowest in Pakistan among regional countries.

Six governance indicators, which are crucial for the economic and social well-being of people, are voice and accountability, political stability and absence of violence/terrorism, government effectiveness, regulatory quality, rule of law and control of corruption. These indicators are measured in units ranging from -2.5 to 2.5 with higher values denoting better governance outcomes. Continue reading »

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When words betray the feelings- BY ALI SUKHANVER

 Ali Sukhanver  No Responses »
Jun 302009
 

The world suffers a lot, not because of the violence of bad people but because of the silence of good people; said Napoleon. Words are more important than actions. What we do comes latter than what we say. Actions can be forgotten but words are ever living. The most painful thing regarding the present day media men is that they sometimes pay least attention to the credibility of their words. Misreporting and disfigurement of the facts has become a professional requirement. Continue reading »

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PAKISTAN-TAJIKISTAN FRIENDSHIP

 Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan  9 Responses »
Jun 302009
 

Mehmood-Ul-Hassan Khan

TAJKISTAN EM

Pakistan a second home

Pakistan is like second home to us. It is a beautiful country with rich heritage and culture. People are brave, tolerant, cooperative and above all open-minded. We respect their social values which is dynamic also.

Tajikistan President

Tajikistan President


Brotherly Muslim country

Moreover, Pakistan is our brotherly Muslim country. We share many cultural and societal similarities. The strength of cultural lies in our divine faith. Closed cultural ties make bridges of better understandings, trust, harmony, peace and above all equality. It promotes connectivity, decency, tolerance, and guarantees good bilateral diplomatic relations. Visit of dynasty and free interaction of dynamics, religious scholars, exchange of business and cultural tours and above all student exchange programs may be vital to enhance our cultural ties in the days to come. Continue reading »