Wednesday, December 8th, 2021
Webinar to Promote Roshan Digital Account (RDA)
Vienna, DEC 8 /DNA/ – The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Vienna organized a webinar today in collaboration with Habib Bank Limited (HBL) and State Bank of Pakistan for promotion of Roshan Digital Account initiative launched by the government of Pakistan. It was attended by members of the Pakistani community and representatives of community organizations. In his remarks, Ambassador Aftab Ahmad Khokher, said that overseas Pakistanis were an invaluable asset for Pakistan and the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) was providing them a better opportunity to participate inRead More
Indian Army Chief, 12 others killed in air crash
News Desk NEW DELHI: Thirteen out of 14 people, including Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, were killed when an Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter crashed in Tamil Nadu’s Coonoor Wednesday. “With deep regret, it has now been ascertained that Gen Bipin Rawat, Mrs Madhulika Rawat and 11 other persons on board have died in the unfortunate accident,” the Indian Air Force (IAF) announced on Twitter. Indian news agency ANI had earlier tweeted about the crash, saying that 14 people in total were on board the chopper, including the IndianRead More
Pakistan Navy conducts successful live weapons firing
Karachi, 08 Dec: /DNA/ – In an impressive Live Weapon Firing ceremony, Pakistan Navy units successfully demonstrated combat readiness and war fighting potential through Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) live firing of Surface to Air Missiles (SAMs) at Karachi. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Chief of the Naval Staff was briefed on Pakistan Navy’s operational capabilities and on-going developments to augment security through induction of Surface to Air Missiles. Chief of the Naval Staff expressed complete satisfaction on operational readinessRead More
Helicopter crashes with Indian defence chief Gen Bipin Rawat on board in Tamil Nadu
A helicopter carrying India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat crashed in the southern state of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, the air force said. “An IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter, with CDS Gen Bipin Rawat on board, met with an accident today near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu,” the Indian Air Force said on Twitter. At least seven bodies have been recovered, Tamil Nadu forests minister K. Ramachandran said from the scene of the crash, according to the Times of India. It remains unclear whether Rawat has survived the accident. India Today reported thatRead More
NCSW organizes consultationon ‘Increasing Women’s Representation in Justice Sector’ in Ramada hotel
DNA Islamabad, The National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) organized a consultationon ‘Increasing Women’s Representation in the Justice Sector’ in Ramada hotel, Islamabad, in collaboration with Group Development Pakistan (GDP). The event gathered women and men from the legal fraternity, bar associations, bar councils, academia, law and gender students, representatives of the civil society and media. The Chairperson of the National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW), Ms. Nilofar Bakhtiar, welcomed the guests and underlined how increasing women’s representation was directly linked to improving women’s access toRead More
French film screening at PNCA today
Film features female cast from France, Pakistan and Morocco DNA ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of France in Pakistan has reconnected with Islamabad’s cultural scene through this wonderful exhibition that brings together a talented all-female cast from France, Pakistan and Morocco. In these uncertain times we are living in, with the world going through a pandemic, the theme of theshow Lumières could not be more symbolic and timely. The works of art displayed in this exhibition reveal how the artists’ perception of light and artistic process have evolved at a time ofRead More