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Updated edition of Juma Khan Sufi’s book ‘Faraib-e-Na-Tamam’ launched

DNA Islamabad, NOV 14 – Authored by Juma Khan Sufi – a renowned author, scholar and expert on Pak-Afghan Affairs – the fourth edition of the book Faraib-e-Na-tamam was launched in a ceremony held at Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), Islamabad. The book, which is published by the Institute’s publishing arm ‘IPS Press’, reveals how Kabul and Delhi have been hand-in-hand in instigating violence and secessionist movements in Pakistan, while maintaining that ‘Pashtunistan’ card was concocted by Kabul during Zahir Shah’s rule to have an excuse for interference inside Pakistan. The bookRead More


Digital technology vital to promote education: AJK president

DNA MUZAFFARABAD, Nov 14 – The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan has said that the dream of development and prosperity of the liberated territory cannot materialize until and unless the education system in the state is restructured in accordance with modern technology.   “It is essential to making education being imparted to the new generation job market-oriented and the curriculum compatible to the emerging trends in the world,” the president said while addressing a function held here on Saturday to unveil a gigantic education program under theRead More


Afghanistan urged to look beyond settled issue of Durand Line to boost relations

DNA ISLAMABAD, NOV 14 – The Afghan narrative on the Durand Line was crafted to lay claim on Pakistan’s Pashtun belt despite the fact that the treaty was willingly signed by Amir of Afghanistan Abdur Rahman Khan in 1893 and the border was duly demarcated under the supervision of Afghan and British officials. Hence, the Durand Line is a settled matter and both Pakistan and Afghanistan need to look beyond the border issue to strengthen their mercurial bilateral relations. This was stated by experts of Pak-Afghan affairs at a roundtableRead More


Prime brings together Aijaz Aslam and Zoya Nasir in New Short Film ‘Chambeli’

DNA Islamabad –  With 2020 approaching its end, and the Coronavirus pandemic still on the rise, See Prime – the digital platform has kept the viewers entertained with the release of new content. Coming back with another thrilling short-film for its viewers that shows how this time might have taken a toll on all aspects of life – the platform has released a new short feature with Aijaz Aslam and Zoya Nasir in the lead. The short film titled ‘Chambeli’ is an amalgamation of mystery, suspense, drama, and deceit. It depicts the lifeRead More


Girl child needs more focused parenthood for healthy social growth 

ISLAMABAD, NOV 14 (DNA) – Devcom-Pakistan Executive Director Munir Ahmed said the parents in our society have proved to be very rigid towards their daughters. All the teachings of our religion and the awareness campaigns could not bring the change we required to prioritize the social, mental and physical growth of our daughters Islamabad – The experts speaking at a webinar urged the parents to focus more on mental, social and physical healthy growth of their girls. Prioritizing girls in the family-life would make them equally mature, nurtured and responsibleRead More


Biden’s possible India links spark genealogical frenzy

Biden speculated he might have had relatives in colonial India WASHINGTON, NOV 14 (DNA) – Already bursting with pride at Kamala Harris’s ancestry, India has now started digging up potential local roots for US President-elect Joe Biden. The next leader of the United States has speculated that he might have had relatives in colonial India. While there is no proof, the Biden name has become a genealogical target of investigation across the country. A plaque commemorating 19th-century British ship captain Christopher Biden has been a popular selfie spot in theRead More