Friday, February 10th, 2023
Marriyum expresses grief over demise of renowned poet Amjad Islam Amjad
ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (DNA): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of famous poet, writer and dramatist Amjad Islam Amjad. “A great person who represented the rights and sentiments of the people has left the world today,” she said in a condolence message, praying to Allah Almighty for eternal peace of the departed soul and grant of courage to members of the bereaved family to bear this loss with equanimity. She said the deceased gave his life’s 50 years toRead More
Govt to ensure maximum relief to people after final agreement with IMF: Marriyum
ABBOTTABAD, Feb 10 (DNA): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday assured that the federal government would enure maximum relief to people after finalizing an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Addressing a news conference at Abbottabad Press Club, Marriyum Aurangzeb, who was flanked by Federal Minister Murtaza Javed Abbassi, said the first phase of negotiation with IMF team had been completed and shortly there would be a final agreement in this regard. She said previous Imran Khan regime had approached IMF for an agreement andRead More
Pakistan to extend every possible support to quake-hit Turkiye: PM
LAHORE, Feb 10 (DNA): Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Friday that Pakistan would provide all possible assistance to Turkiye in the wake of the devastating earthquake that left thousands killed and injured and urged people to donate to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund. Talking to the media here at Lahore airport, the prime minister handed over 100 tonnes of relief goods including food, medicines, and winterized tents for the people of Turkiye. Shehbaz Sharif said the people of Pakistan stand in solidarity with their brethren in distress and wouldRead More
An irreparable loss: President, PM condole literary icon Amjad Islam Amjad’s death
ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (DNA): President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday expressed grief over the death of renowned poet and writer Amjad Islam Amjad, calling it an irreparable loss to Urdu literature. They paid tribute to the services of award-winning poet and playwright, and said the gulf created by his death in the field of literature could not be bridged. The president said that late Amjad Islam Amjad rendered invaluable services to Urdu language and literature which would be kept alive forever. Remembering him as the greatestRead More
Envoy assures to identify business opportunities for Pakistan in Ukraine
ISLAMABAD, FEB 10: /DNA/ – Maj. Gen. (Retd) Nadir Khan, Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Ukraine assured that he would work to identify new business opportunities for Pakistan in Ukraine and facilitate the business community in promoting trade with Ukrainian counterparts. He said that lots of business and investment opportunities would be available in Ukraine during its reconstruction phase and stressed that the entrepreneurs and investors of Pakistan should be ready to capture them. He said this while addressing the business community during his visit to Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and IndustryRead More
PSL 8: Lahore Qalandars kit, rousing anthem released
Defending champions of Lahore Qalandars have unveiled their kit and anthem for the upcoming eighth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Thursday. The Qalandars unveiled their anthem and their kit during the ‘Qalandars Night’ at the Alhamra Cultural Complex in Lahore. The riveting anthem is titled ‘Qalandar Hum’ and is sung by J Ali, who also composed the song. Meanwhile, the rousing lyrics of the song were penned by Zeeshan Hussain and the song was directed by Sameen Rana, the COO of the Lahore Qalandars franchise. The songRead More