ISLAMABAD: Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Petroleum Raja Riaz has resigned from his office and sent his resignation to the Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan. According to media reports Raja Riaz has gone estranged with the federal government therefore, he has tendered resignation as parliamentary secretary. In the context of his resignation Raja Riaz has taken the stance that he was not taken into confidence before entrusting him responsibilities of parliamentary secretary for petroleum.
Pakistan Navy war college
2ND Maritime security workshop commences
Lahore: Pakistan Navy is holding 2 nd Maritime Security Workshop (MARSEW-18) on the theme ‘Blue Economy – Prosperous Pakistan’ at Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore from 12-20 Dec 18. This National level Workshop is aimed at affording an opportunity to underline the significance of maritime sector of Pakistan to create awareness for a paradigm shift to tap its potential in a country affected by ‘Sea Blindness’. Dignitaries from various walks of life including Parliamentarians, Policy Makers, Bureaucrats, Intelligentsia, Business Entrepreneurs, Academia and Media reps are attending the MARSEW-18. The Workshop will entail on campus academic activities wherein prominent speakers, scholars and subject matter experts will present the papers on array of topics related to Maritime security challenges and opportunities. The participants will be afforded an opportunity to visit Naval Headquarters Islamabad, Creeks area, Coastal belt including Gwadar Deep Water Port and important organizations of maritime sector such as Karachi Port Trust and Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works. An orientation sea trip is also planned for better understanding of Pakistan Navy Area of Operation. OUR CORRESPONDENT
