Saturday, March 11th, 2023
6th Int’l Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) competition concludes
RAWALPINDI, MAR 11 /DNA/ – The 60 hours long arduous and rigorous 6th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) Competition was concluded at National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) Pabbi with an impressive closing ceremony today. COAS General Syed Asim Munir graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Seven Pakistan Army teams, Pakistan Navy and 10 international teams including Bahrain, KSA, Morocco, Uzbekistan, Thailand, Jordan, USA, Iraq, Kazakhstan and Qatar participated in the competition, while, teams of Azerbaijan, Canada, Gambia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Maldives, Senegal, Sudan, UAE and UK participated as observers.Read More
EconFest by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE)
ISLAMABAD, MAR 11: /DNA/ – Speaking at PIDE’s first-ever EconFest, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, the Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives said that if you have a dream and the will, this country will help you achieve your dreams but you need to put in a lot of hard work. He was deliberating on what ails Pakistan and “What Can Turnaround Pakistan?” For public service, you need conviction and the desire to help your country and people. He said that if there is a conflict in society, no policy willRead More
Rising budget deficit: PIAF calls for checks on govt spending, debt servicing
DNA Chairman says highest budget deficit despite extra burden of high gas, power tariffs LAHORE: The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Association Front (PIAF) has called for keeping check on government expenditure and high cost of debt servicing to contain budget deficit, as the Pakistan’s federal budget deficit projection has been revised to history’s highest to over Rs6 trillion, highlighting the unending fiscal woes that have pushed the country into a debt trap despite putting an additional burden of Rs730 billion on industry in the current fiscal year. Expressing serious concernRead More
MIDDLE EAST: A new dawn breaks!
China’s involvement in Iran Saudi Arab dialogue, demonstrates the country’s growing diplomatic clout on the world stage. Iran Saudi agreement also serves as a reminder that diplomacy and dialogue are key to resolving conflicts and maintaining peace. Syed Ali Nawaz Gillani “The rivalry between Iran and Saudi Arabia is a major flashpoint in the Middle East, and any efforts to ease tensions between the two countries should be welcomed. China’s role in mediating between Iran and Saudi Arabia highlights its growing influence in the region and its ability to playRead More
Business community concerned over Caretaker govt’s involvement in trade politics
Punjab Industries Minister running UBG election drive in Sindh for FPCCI polls ISLAMABAD, MAR 11 /DNA/ – The business community has expressed its serious concern over the involvement of Punjab caretaker government in trade politics and driving campaign for a particular group, violating the election code of conduct, as the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) rules bar a caretaker set-up from performing such acts. The Election Act 2017 unequivocally restricts a caretaker set-up to only run everyday affairs of the incumbent government as well as assist the ECP. They saidRead More
Lahore Digital Arts Festival Launches 2023 edition: Metaverse Bodies
LAHORE, MAR 11 /DNA/ – Lahore Digital Arts Festival (LDF) is proud to announce its second biannual digital festival, which opened on March 3rd on a dedicated website. Originally the exhibition was planned to be open until March 15th, however, due to high demand from both audiences and artists, we have extended the showcase until March 21st. The theme of this year’s festival is “Metaverse Bodies:” From the creation of avatars and its implications on minority/majority power dynamics, to isolation and the loss of physical touch and interaction, we areRead More