Friday, July 2nd, 2021
The Honest Taxi Driver
SHORT STORY Zeenat Hussain What all is involved in a taxi drivers life; physical labour and not much exercise for the grey matter. One such driver was Anwar. He got his driving license from the back door. He did not learn how to drive a car, neither was he aware of the traffic rules and regulations. He was however, a man with a generous heart, known for his hospitality. Overheard conversation, as he sat with his mates at a tea stall. “Tea keeps me on my feet”, have another, everythingRead More
Strategy for 24-hour trading of stock exchange finalized: Waqar
Trading is always possible with the introduction of blockchain technology on stock exchanges ISLAMABAD: To keep the stock exchange operational round the clock, Chairman Technology Movement Pakistan Waqar Zaka has sent recommendations to the Security Exchange Commission, according to which the introduction of blockchain technology on the stock exchange will allow shares to be traded at any time. Additionally, Waqar Zaka’s team Ten Up Nation has also prepared its own currency through which it will be possible to buy and sell shares of various companies. Chairman Technology Movement Pakistan WaqarRead More
Pakistan, Uzbekistan discuss progress on Trans-Afghan railway project
DNA ISLAMABAD, JUL 2: The Inaugural round of Pakistan-Uzbekistan Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) was held today in virtual mode. The Pakistan side was led by Aamar Aftab Qureshi, Additional Secretary (Afghanistan and West Asia) while Ambassador Furkat Sidikov, Deputy Foreign Minister, led the Uzbek side. The two sides exchanged views on whole gamut of bilateral relations including political, economic and trade, culture, people-to-people exchanges, regional connectivity, defence and security and regional as well as global issues. They expressed satisfaction on the positive momentum in high-level visits and interactions including theRead More
Ambassador of Azerbaijan meets PM Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan received Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Ali Alizada, for his farewell call, today. The Azeri Ambassador conveyed warm greetings from H.E. Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, to the Prime Minister. He also thanked the Prime Minister on Pakistan’s steadfast support on the Nagorno-Karabakh issue and the recent liberation of occupied territories. The Prime Minister congratulated Ambassador Alizada on successful completion of his assignment in Pakistan, and appreciated his contributions to the deepening and broadening of Pakistan-Azerbaijan relations. The Prime Minister fondly recalledRead More
Finance Minister speech on “Pakistan’s Economy- Fragility & Smart Action Strategy” National Workshop Balochistan-7
DNA ISLAMABAD – I would like to thank the Headquarters Southern Command for inviting me as a guest speaker to talk about Pakistan’s Economy at National Workshop Balochistan-7, Federal Minister for Finance Shukat Tarin said. It is my profound privilege and pleasure to address this august gathering and to enlighten you about the economic progress Pakistan has made during the last 3 years despite significant challenges; first due to stabilization measures and then COVID 19 outbreak. There is a strong linkage between a country’s national security and economic security whichRead More
Islam is a great religion of piece and harmony
Islamabad (special correspondence) DNA Islam is a great religion of piece and harmony among all the other religions where as in Europe negative propaganda against Islam has created many concerns among the Muslims of the whole world. Incident which have happened in Canada and New Zealand are directly linked with a planned terrorism against Muslims, Unluckily Muslims have no proper forum to express their point of view in front of other nations of world. Due to increasing incidence of terrorism are a hateful example of “Islamophobia” to control these incidenceRead More