Friday, April 8th, 2022
Shan Shares distributes food and empathy through its ration drive
Islamabad, 8 /DNA/ – Shan Shares, the CSR identity of Shan Foods, in partnership with the Robin Hood Army, conducted a ration distribution drive for the month of Ramadan. The Robin Hood Army is a volunteer-based, zero-funds organization that works to feed less fortunate people in its commitment to beat global hunger. The organization is expanded across international borders, actively operating in 12 countries including Pakistan, India, Bahrain, Nigeria, and Uganda. Channeling the spirit of sharing and kindness through this drive, Shan Shares, along with the Robin Hood Army,Read More
PIAF terms monetary tightening as negative development for economy
ISLAMABAD, APR 8 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Industrial & Traders Associations Front (PIAF), while flaying the huge jump of 2.25% in key policy rate by the central bank, has appealed the SBP to review its tight monetary policy stance as it will hamper the production and thwart the economic growth of the country. PIAF senior vice chairman Nasir Hameed and vice chairman Javed Siddiqi, in a joint statement, baulked at a 225 basis points (bps) hike in the policy rate, terming it a negative development that would further burden theRead More
Afghanistan is on the Verge of Peace or Chaos
By: Fayaz Ali Afghanistan has been invaded by number of different invaders. It is called the graveyard of the empires because no one was able to rule Afghanistan permanently. The people of Afghanistan are warriors. They came through the generations of fighters. That makes them rigid; unable to break and unable to be ruled by some foreign invaders. Now again the super power which fought a decade long war in Afghanistan has left. The withdrawal of U.S creates a defining moment for Afghanistan’s future. It is accompanied by tremendous uncertaintyRead More
IHC declares PECA ordinance unconstitutional
Court Reporter ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday declared the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 ordinance “unconstitutional.” The petition against the Peca ordinance was heard by the IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah. The petition was filed by the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) President Dr Arif Alvi promulgated an ordinance in February to amend the Peca law as the government moved to curb “fake news”. The government’s move, according to experts and journalists, aimed to silence dissent on social media and control the media.
Businessmen says faith in sanctity of Constitution had been strengthened thru SC verdict
Lahore, APR 8 /DNA/ – FPCCI Businessmen Panel, Chairman (Capital) and Federation Chambers former Vice President, Riaz Khattak lauded the historic judgment of the Supreme Court of Pakistan on the ruling of the deputy speaker of the National Assembly and were unanimous in their view that the top court had upheld the rule of law and supremacy of the Constitution.He said this decision would give confidence to the investors and economic wheel of this country would revive accordingly. Commenting on policy rate, the BMP official rejected the State Bank ofRead More
Security Forces conducts operation near Mashkai, Balochistan
ISLAMABAD, APR 8 /DNA/ – On night 7/8 April 22, based on information of the presence of Terrorists in the general area Singi, near Mashkai, Balochistan, Security Forces conducted an operation to apprehend them.Once the troops started establishing blocking positions in the area, Terrorists tried to escape from their hideout and opened fire onto security forces.2 x Terrorists belonging to BLF have been killed in ensuing heavy exchange of fire. These terrorists were involved in different security incidents in District Awaran and surroundings.In addition, arms and ammunition have also beenRead More