Friday, May 21st, 2021
‘Recognize Israel’ mantra buried deep in the debris of Gaza: Int’l webinar
DNA Islamabad, MAY 21 – A change in the world order is vital to rein in states like Israel and resolve the long-standing Palestine issue since the major roadblock is the prevalent unjust world order based on the paradigm of survival of the fittest. In addition, worldwide civil society linkages, alliances of the forces of good across the world, and the anti-apartheid movement model of South Africa can play a central role in this regard. These views were expressed by eminent geopolitical analysts at an international webinar titled ‘Israeli Aggression and theRead More
Farooq Qasir remembered at PNCA
DNA ISLAMABAD, MAY 21 – The one the only Farooq Qasir was remembered in an on-line reference arranged by Pakistan National Council of the Arts. The session hosted by DG, PNCA Dr. Fouzia Saeed a close friend and fan of Farooq was attended by Uncle sargum friends and family members. In her opening remarks Dr. Fouzia Saeed eulogized his contribution towards art and humanity. These days we lost a large number of grate names of the art world but Farooq Qasir departure is felt differently. He was unique in hisRead More
ICCI hails CDA for carrying out development works
ISLAMABAD, MAY 21 (DNA) – The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) has lauded the efforts of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) for carrying out development works in markets and industrial areas of Islamabad that would uplift the look of the federal capital and facilitate the growth of business activities. Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry said that he along with Amir Ali Ahmed, Chairman CDA had visited various markets of Islamabad including F-6 Markaz, G-6 Melody Market, Blue Area, Aabpara Market, F-10, F-11Read More
A look back at Anwar’s historic 194-run knock against India
On this day, former Pakistan opener Saeed Anwar registered then highest individual score in an ODI by hitting 194 off 146 balls against India. He scored 22 boundaries and five maximums in his marathon innings in Chennai in the sixth ODI of the Independence Cup. Anwar was an exquisite stroke player who could score boundaries on any part of the ground. He did not rely on strength but played with instincts and placed the ball in the gaps. He scored 4,052 test and 8,824 ODI runs during his career. PakistanRead More
Arjun Kapoor speaks about Pakistan, relationship with grandparents
NEW DELHI – Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor said that he worked in the film Sardar Ka Grandson because of his grandparents’ history with Pakistan. The Ishaqzaade star, speaking with Outlook India, said that the project was a “personal journey” for him. “I related to the film because I was a partner in crime with all my grandparents both paternal and maternal side,” he said. “They have always pampered me and spoilt me and there is a history of my grandparents hailing from Pakistan too. “So, there was a definite connection that drew me to theRead More
IDE-JETRO and PIDE held the first online workshop on May 17, 2021
ISLAMABAD, MAY 21 (DNA) – Developing intellectual exchange between two countries by facilitating exchange of sophisticated information and various perspectives through experts will contribute to mutual understanding. From this viewpoint, the Embassy of Japan has always been committed to promoting think-tank cooperation between Japan and Pakistan. In this context, we welcome that the Institute of Developing Economies (IDE-JETRO) in Japan and the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) held the first online workshop on May 17, 2021. Starting from the opening remarks and mutual introductions by FUKAO Kyoji, the PresidentRead More