ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – The Advisory Council on Foreign Affairs held its 5th meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Foreign Minister, Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi chaired the meeting. Former Ambassadors, experts from academia and representatives of various Ministries attended the meeting. Foreign Minister provided an update on recent developments in the foreign policy domain including Prime Minister’s visit to Iran and China. Foreign Minister underlined Pakistan’s desire to work towards peace and prosperity in the region by fostering cooperative relationships. Foreign Minister emphasized that there was immense potential in regionalRead More

MULTAN (DNA) – Former Premier Yousaf Raza Gillani said on Tuesday that it was court’s decision to send former Premier Nawaz Sharif back to jail and they cannot interfere in it. Talking to the media, Yousaf Raza said that inflation in petroleum products has affected the entire nation. “People are tired of inflation”, he further said. “Our party and the opposition are working on a strategy for it.” added Gillani. Former Premier asserted that they will not accept inflation in any case. He said that they will reply to PakistanRead More

ISLAMABAD (DNA) – PM Imran Khan will attend the session of parliament on 8 May (Wednesday). The premier will apprise PTI parliamentary committee about his plan to curb soaring inflation and ways to tackle political censuring. The session of PTI Parliamentary committee will be held at committee room parliament house where PM Imran will address the leaders. PM has also summoned coalition parties in the session. Coalition partners will be taken into confidence before budget session. PM will discuss in detail how to face opposition and how to answer politicalRead More

Ramadan is observed every year on the 9th month of the Islamic calender. Fasting is the fourth pillar of Islam, Muslims around the world observe the holy month with religious zeal in obedience to Allah Almighty to purify their soul. Fasting involves abstaining from food and drink and other bodily pleasures from dawn till dusk. It helps in spiritual cleansing. Muslims offer more charity this month in the name of Allah seeking his blessings and forgiveness. Special food is prepared for Iftar and Sahoor which includes the tradional delicacies. ARead More

ISLAMABAD, May 07 (DNA): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan says next budget will meet public aspirations and all allied parties will be taken into confidence before the next budget session of parliament. Briefing media in Islamabad regarding decisions taken in federal cabinet meeting on Tuesday, the Special Assistant said the cabinet reviewed the issue of energy in depth and the power division was directed to ensure power supply during Sehr and Iftar during Ramazan. She said the cabinet ratified the ECC decisionsRead More

ISLAMABAD, MAY 07 (DNA) – President Dr Arif Alvi says government will maximize the opportunities in digital space and create enabling environment for Pakistani youth to equip them with technological know-how. He was talking to Chairman, Steering Committee of Pak-Austria University, Prof. Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman, who along with a Chinese delegation called on him in Islamabad on Tuesday. The President underscored that the 4th Industrial Revolution trends such as Internet of Things, Robotics, Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence are changing the way we live and work. Therefore, the government is endeavoringRead More