Sunday, October 23rd, 2022
Thousands mourn 2 Palestinians killed in West Bank
Thousands of Palestinians on Sunday bid farewell to two men killed by Israeli fire in the occupied West Bank. Mourners participated in the funeral procession for Rabi Arafah Rabi, 32, in the city of Qalqilya. Rabi died Saturday from wounds he sustained from Israeli bullet to the head at a military checkpoint in the city, according to the Health Ministry. Thousands also took part in the funeral procession for Tamer al-Kilani in the West Bank city of Nablus. Palestinian group calling itself “Lions’ Den” has blamed Israel for al-Kilani’s death,Read More
Islam teaches respect of minorities: CM Elahi
LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Sunday said that Islam teaches its followers to respect the minorities. On the occasion of Diwali, a special function was organized at the Chief Minister House, where which Pervaiz Elahi participated as the chief guest, cutting a cake along with the Hindu community and other minorities. On this occasion, CM Elahi greeted the Hindu community while he was given a gift of Ajrak by the community. Expressing his views on this occasion, CM Elahi said that he is also among theRead More
PIDE provides platform to exchange ideas on Pak’s pressing economic, social problems
ISLAMABAD, OCT 23 /DNA/ – Each year, the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics provides a platform for academics and policymakers to exchange ideas on Pakistan’s pressing economic and social problems. In addition, it provides an important forum through the Annual General Meeting and Conference for economic professionals, policymakers, business people, and various schools of interested observers for debate concerning development issues. According to the Press Release issued by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), it was stated that the annual conference, held continuously for the last 36 years, isRead More
RCCI “2nd Food Fest” to promote entrepreneurship
DNA Rawalpindi: The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) is going to organize the second edition of Pindi Food Fest (Food Mela) from 11th to 13th November at Ayub Park. The aim of organizing the food festival is to promote traditional and regional cuisine, introduce new flavors and provide opportunities to entrepreneurs for networking and branding. Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce President Saqib Rafiq has said that more than fifty stalls of different types of food will be set up in the three-day fair. Women entrepreneurs who are associated withRead More
Contributions of Pakistan diaspora vital to dealing with flood calamity, says Zaheer Janjua
DNA ISLAMABAD, OCT 23: Pakistan High Commissioner to Canada Zaheer A. Janjua has said that while the world has come to our assistance in the wake of devastating floods that hit Pakistan this summer, it is the people and the diaspora of Pakistan whose contributions will count in the end. He made this statement while addressing a fundraising dinner held in the capital of Ottawa. He told the audience the United Nations had re-assessed and raised its appeal to to provide relief and assistance to the people affected by floodsRead More
In World Cup classic, India beat Pakistan by 4 wickets
Melbourne, OCT 23: In what was an instant World Cup classic that had its heroes, its villains, last-over drama and everything in between, India somehow managed to beat Pakistan by four wickets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday. The biggest of the heroes undoubtedly was Virat Kohli, who scored an unbeaten 82 off 53 that included a six in the final over when 16 were needed. Kohli, along with Hardik Pandya, helped their team recover from 31 for four to somehow drag it over the line. The climax ofRead More