Sunday, January 1st, 2023
10th anniversary of CPEC crucial to Pakistan’s economy: Speakers
ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 (DNA): Speakers at a webinar opined that Pakistan needs to revisit its geopolitical strategic and economic framework in the context of the changing world landscape, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. They said that Pakistan will be marking ten years of CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor) in 2023, which is pivotal to its economic security. According to Gwadar Pro on Sunday, the webinar was organized by the Development Communications Network (Devcom-Pakistan) on Saturday, the New Year’s Eve. The theme of the webinar was “Pakistan’s geopolitical repositioning in 2023”. MunirRead More
7th Serena Hotels National Ranking Tennis Tournament-2022-23
ISLAMABAD, JAN 1 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Tennis Federation is pleased to inform you that the 7th Serena Hotels National Ranking Tennis Tournament-2022-23 concluded in a highly befitting manner at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Islamabad. In the Men’s Singles Final Aqeel Khan bt Muhammad Shoaib 6-3,6-2 and won the 7th Serena Hotels National Ranking Tennis Tournament-2022-23 title In the Ladies Singles Final Sarah Mahboob Khan bt Esha Jawad 6-2,6-2 and won the 7th Serena Hotels National Ranking Tennis Tournament-2022-23 title Mr Aziz Boolani CEO of Serena Hotels was the ChiefRead More
‘Anathema to democracy’: President returns bill proposing increase in UCs of Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday returned the Islamabad Capital Territory Local Government (Amendment) Bill, 2022, that proposed an increase in the number of union councils (UCs) in the federal capital unsigned as it was an “anathema to democracy”. The president has returned the bill in terms of clause (1) (b) of Article 75 of the Constitution with the observation that it would “further delay the local government elections”. The president also said that it was also stated that local government elections were delayed in Islamabad due to “malafide actions” ofRead More
National Security Committee resolve lauded
ISLAMABAD, JAN 1 /DNA/ – Former Vice President of FPCCI Atif Ikram Sheikh on Sunday said terrorism is resurfacing in the country which should be eradicated as it poses a serious threat to the economy. The terrorism restarted soon after the political and economic situation worsened which is pointing towards hostile nations, he said. Atif Ikram Sheikh who has also served as Chairman PVMA said that authorities should take action against miscreants to crush them. Elimination of terrorism should be the first priority so as to reduce the threats toRead More
Quality Education or Justice: Preferences
The first divine message was revealed to Hazrat Muhammad (peace be upon him) in the cave of Hira at the age of forty. That first revelation was the initial sign of the declaration of Prophethood upon Hazrat Muhammad (P.B.U.H) to the visible world. The first divine message began with “Iqra” which means reading. Thus, in Islam, reading, i.e. the acquisition of education, has priority over all other matters. A political party in Pakistan has been raising the slogan of “Riyasat-e-Madinah” for the past few years. The state of Madinah cameRead More
Pakistan, India exchange list of nuclear installations
ISLAMABAD, JAN 1 /DNA/ – The Agreement on Prohibition of Attacks against Nuclear Installations and Facilities between Pakistan and India was signed on 31st December 1988 and ratified on 27th January 1991. The Agreement, inter alia, provides that both countries shall inform each other of their nuclear installations and facilities, falling within its definition, on 1st January of each calendar year. Pursuant to the Agreement, the list of nuclear installations and facilities in Pakistan was officially handed over to a representative of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad at theRead More