Tuesday, February 28th, 2023
Shah Mehmood Qureshi being treated unjustly in jail: Zain Qureshi
FROM QAZI SHOAIB KHAN DNA ATTOCK (FEB-28): PTI’s Central leader Mr. Zain Qureshi elder son of detained Vice Chairman PTI Shah Mahmood Qureshi while expressing his deep concerns over the solitary confinement of his father by the Attock Jail authorities has said that his father was restricted for his religious obligation of Juma Prayer besides treating as 302 detainee instead behaving like of a politician. This he said while sharing the gruesome ordeal of his father with our scribe when departing from Al Murtaza House Attock here on Tuesday. HeRead More
Islamabad court issues Imran Khan’s non-bailable arrest warrant in Toshakhana case
ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court in Islamabad issued on Tuesday a non-bailable arrest warrant for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in the Toshakhana case against him. Additional sessions judge Zafar Iqbal, who conducted the hearing of the case, announced the decision. Earlier today, an anti-terrorism court (ATC) and banking court granted interim bail to the former prime minister after he appeared before them at the judicial complex. The former prime minister secured bail in the prohibited funding and terrorism cases filed against him. ATC judge Raja Jawad heardRead More
Improving Karate Athlete Recruitment: Steps for Pakistan Karate Federation to Take
Asma Siddiqui Bangash Karate has become a prominent martial art worldwide, garnering significant attention and recognition. It has witnessed a surge in popularity in recent times, particularly in countries such as Egypt and Pakistan, where it is widely practiced as a means of self-defense or for fitness. In Egypt, karate has a rich history dating back to the 1950s, when it was initially introduced to the nation. Subsequently, the sport has gained traction and enjoys a broad following, with numerous academies and clubs offering instruction and training in the art.Read More
US embassy Islamabad works to counter trafficking in persons
ISLAMABAD, FEB 28 /DNA/ – The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad concluded a two-day conference on “Countering Trafficking in Persons (TIP) in Pakistan” to strengthen institutional capacity to reduce trafficking in persons and also help victims get needed support. In his opening remarks at the event, U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome said, “Human trafficking erodes the rule of law, the safety of our communities, the security of our borders, and the strength of our economy. When we work together—across government, business, and civil society—to achieve the goals of combating human trafficking, weRead More
ADB renews resolve to work with Pakistan on economic challenges
ISLAMABAD, FEB 28 /DNA/ – A delegation of Executive Directors of the Asian Development Bank of China, Japan and South Korea called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. Welcoming the ADB delegation, the Prime Minister expressed gratitude for ADB’s longstanding association with Pakistan and for being a reliable partner in the socioeconomic development of Pakistan. The Prime Minister lauded ADB’s generous support in the wake of the 2022 floods. This included the emergency relief grant, Post Disaster Needs Assessment, and pledges made during the Climate Resilience ConferenceRead More
Housewives are Happier
Dr. Abdus Sattar Abbasi Human progress has transformed innumerable concepts of life on this planet and even beyond. We are witnessing unprecedented scientific and technological revolution for the last hundred years which according to some estimates have gained exceptional pace and now every decade represents a century in terms of knowledge expansion and growth. Social norms have also evolved; there are several dimensions of social life which surprise us being unimaginable just a century ago. History of mankind suggests that market forces do influence shaping up of societal values butRead More