Tuesday, February 16th, 2021
Bollywood Actress Zarina Wahab is Full of Praise for Ahsan Khan’s Performance in “Qayamat”
Well, it’s been said for so long, it has sort of become a cliché. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t true. While Bollywood dominates in Pakistan when it comes to films, on the smaller screen, there is no competitor of Pakistani dramas. The latest proof of it comes from famed Bollywood actress Zarina Wahab’s high praise for Ahsan Khan. The veteran actress who has been working for more than 30 years now, sent a personal message to the actor for his portrayal of Rashid in 7th Sky’s ’Qayamat’. “As RashidRead More
Research on household debts has a critical role to play for evidence-based policies: Experts
DNA ISLAMABAD, FEB 16 – The research on household debts and indebtedness in Pakistan could play a critical role in envisaging evidence-based policies and decision-making. The experts from financial and economic sectors said this while sharing their views with the participants of the webinar and launch of study ‘Household debt and indebtedness in Pakistan: estimates and implications,’ organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), here Tuesday. Macroeconomist and former Economic Policy Advisor Federal SDGs Unit Planning Commission, Dr Ali Kemal, while commenting on the study, said that repaying debtRead More
HBL PSL 6 Ticket Prices and Their Availability
KARACHI – The sixth edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) is around the corner and since 20% of spectators have been allowed to witness the matches at the Stadiums amid the Coronavirus outbreak; therefore, ticket sales for the general public will be available on February 17 (Wednesday). For the HBL PSL 6, Bookme.pk has been appointed the ticketing partner. The ticket sales for the general public will go live at 10:00 am (PST) on February 17, 2021 on bookme.pk. The 34 matches of HBL PSL 6 will take place at twoRead More
Call made for improved access to harassment reporting mechanism at educational institutions
KARACHI, FEB 16: It is imperative that we create safe spaces for everyone, especially for women and girls, to report incidents of harassment or abuse, without any fear of retaliation or retribution, and this can only happen if we inculcate the seeds of awareness in the future leaders of Pakistan towards a just world free from violence with equal opportunities for all regardless of their gender identity, said Shahnawaz Ali, Country Director of Oxfam in Pakistan. Speaking at the closing ceremony of Oxfam in Pakistan’s project, Ending Violence Against WomenRead More
Passport fees get a huge discount
ISLAMABAD, FEB 16 – Announcing the halving of passport fee, Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid said that NADRA would issue one lakh identity cards in a day. According to details, Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid while talking to media said that all politics will now be in the March 3 election and inshallah Imran Khan will be in the Senate on March 4, hopefully, PTI, Imran Khan will be victorious on March 3. The Federal Home Minister said that it has been decided to recall 50 officers from the ForrestRead More
CDA to plant 2,50,000 saplings to enhance beauty of Capital city
ISLAMABAD, FEB 16 (DNA) – The administration of Capital Development Authority (CDA) has completed its preparations for a mega-scale plantation to restore the green character of the city to enhance its beauty. In the first phase, 2,50,000 saplings will be planted. In the next phase, flower plants will be planted at green belts, chowks, roads, and parks for the beautification of the city. According to detail, CDA will begin plantation at mega scale prior to spring season. 100000 saplings will be planted in the forest area of the city andRead More