Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022
Our patience has a limit: Army Chief
Says army has decided to stay away from politics; rubbishes any conspiracy in PTI govt removal; urges unity for country’s sake RAWALPINDI, NOV 23 /DNA/ – Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa Wednesday paid tribute to the martyrs of the armed forces and assured their families that the Pakistan Army will never leave the bereaved alone. At the start of his last address as the army chief during the Defence and Martyrs’ day ceremony at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, General Bajwa apologised for the delay in theRead More
Yasmin Qureshi assures to play role for improving Pakistan-UK trade ties
Islamabad, NOV 23 /DNA/ – Yasmin Qureshi, Member, UK Parliament assured that she would play a role to further improve bilateral trade and economic ties between Pakistan and UK. She said that Pakistan has great potential for business and investment, which should be properly projected to attract the attention of foreign investors. She said that a lot of construction projects are going on in Pakistan, which shows its economic potential and added that a stable Pakistan would attract more investment. She said this while addressing the business community during herRead More
Public Borrowing in Islam
Dr. AbdusSattarAbbasi Demise of Dr. Muhammad NejatullahSiddiqi saddened Muslims from around the world particularly those who are trying to explore modern-day implications of Islamic finance and economics. A few decades ago it was generally accepted that there is probably no alternative to current banking and finance to comply with Shariah principles. However, dedication and hard work of likes of Dr. Siddiqi opened the door to think creatively to find solutions for economic and financial systems to meet Shariah requirements. On banking front there is significant progress in the Muslim worldRead More
Chinese Economic Diplomacy in 21st Century
Engr. Qaiser Nawab Traveling from Shanghai to Beijing in an economy class from medium speed China rail services was my intentional decision to meet the common Chinese people and to know their perception regarding Chinese developmental expansion around the globe. I and my traveling colleague were the only two foreigners in the economy class cabin. Throughout the trip, I observed one thing that common Chinese people want to know about the world. BRI is an opportunity to integrate Chinese to other parts of the world. I came across the famousRead More
AKRSP commemorates 40 years of community service
DNA Chitral, 22: The Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) is commemorating 40 years of empowering communities in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral. The inaugural ceremony of the three-day event in Chitral under the theme ‘Celebrating 40 years of New Localism’ began by recognising the commendable services of community members. A pictorial exhibition along with documentaries on AKRSP’s early evolution highlighted key achievements of AKRSP in major thematic areas, including climate resilience, civil society, agriculture and food security,early childhood development (ECD),education, social organisations, natural resource management, community infrastructure development, credit and savings,Read More
Vital Aid leaves UK for Pakistan
Virgin Atlantic joins hands with Bestway Group to deliver medicines to the victims of humanitarian crisis DNA ISLAMABAD: Over 20 tonnes of vital medicines, has left the UK heading for Pakistan where it will be distributed to victims of the recent flooding disaster and resulting humanitarian disaster. The medicines, donated by Bestway Groupis being flown to Islamabad by Virgin Atlantic Cargo who is transporting the medication. The medicines will be landing on the ground tomorrow (24.11.22), to help the 3.2million people who have lost their homes and livelihoods and beenRead More