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Fiction book on challenges of social injustice, gender inequality launched

Islamabad (Monday, October 28, 2019): Renowned poets and writer, Kishwar Naheed on Monday said due to lack of priorities, egotism and lack of positive sentiments for one another, we are pushing our society towards where there is injustice, inequality, discrimination and prejudice. She was speaking at the book launch titled ‘Katabon ke Darmian’ authored by Dr. Humaira Ashfaq, an acclaimed literary critic and fiction writer, organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), here at Islamabad. Kishwar said that in order to bring positive change in our society we all have to give up our arrogance, should showRead More


Canadian envoy opens exhibition “Hidden in Plain Sight” at Satrang Gallery

CEO Serena Hotels Aziz Boolani lauds Satrang Gallery and Director Asma Rashid for promoting art and artists ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – High Commissioner of Canada, Wendy Gilmour opened the exhibition titled “Hidden In Plain Sight” at Satrang Gallery on Monday. The exhibition “Hidden In Plain Sight” showcased Mohsin’s heavily detailed, large scale paintings juxtaposed with Aliya’s small scale yet vibrant ceramics. Regardless of the conventional mediums both artists have executed their ideas in a personal yet unorthodox manner. Mohsin’s intricate paintings create the illusion of a chalkboard and brick walls. ThisRead More


Azerbaijan ambassador Alizada gets prestigious Presidential award

ISLAMABAD, OCT 29 (DNA) – The Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan Ali Alizda has been decorated with prestigious The Order ‘ For Merit to the homeland” award by the decree of the President of Azerbaijan.   Deputy Foreign Minister presented the award to the ambassador in a simple but impressive ceremony.   Ambassador of Azerbaijan after getting the award thanked his president for reposing trust in him. He said it was indeed a great achievement for him.   Ever since his posting in Pakistan, Ambassador Alizada has contributed greatly towardsRead More


Pak tourism sector has great potential, says Spanish ambassador

by ANSAR M BAHTTI   ISLAMABAD, OCT 28 (DNA) – Ambassador of Spain Manuel Duran has said Pakistan must launch tourism campaigns that should be shown in targeted countries in order to attract more and more tourists as the country possesses huge potential in tourism, sector.   “We have all seen in Spain wonderful initiatives from countries that were totally unknown to the potential Spanish tourists and the results are very positive”.   Croatia, Malta, and other European countries that were not known by the Spanish traveler are now typicalRead More


French Publisher launches 2nd Edition of its Travel Guide on Pakistan

PARIS, (DNA) – After a gap of eight years, the renowned French Publisher Petite Fute has launched the 2nd Edition of its comprehensive Travel Guide on Pakistan in the French language to meet the growing demand of French tourists who are choosing Pakistan as a preferred destination for tourism. Mr. Moin ul Haque the Ambassador of Pakistan to France welcomed the publication of updated edition of Petite Fute Travel Guide saying that this would help in promoting and attracting French speaking tourists the world over to visit Pakistan. He thanked Mr.Read More


Nankana Sahib visit: PM Imran lays foundation stone of Baba Guru Nanak University

AHORE (DNA News) – Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Monday has laid foundation stone of Baba Guru Nanak University in Nankana Sahib. Addressing the ceremony, Chief Minister of Punjab (CM) Usman Buzdar told that Rs6 billion will be utilized on the construction of the university that will be completed in three phases. He also announced to build eight universities in the province. The CM told that health cards have been introduced in Nankana Sahib for the relief of the general masses whereas work is also in progress on otherRead More