Monday, March 13th, 2023
Finland, Pakistan business communities come together to expand business cooperation
DNA Islamabad, MAR 13: Finland-Pakistan Business Council (FPBC) organized the 10th edition of its legacy Finland Pakistan Business Summit 2023 in Islamabad. This year, the summit primarily focused on expanding cooperation in the energy and education sectors to boost bilateral trade, investment, and exchange of technical expertise for shared growth and development. The summit was inaugurated by the ambassador of Finland to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Hannu Ripatti, while the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi chaired an important session, ‘Future of Energy Landscape in Pakistan’. More than 20Read More
Debates about Islamic reform loom larger as Ramadan approaches
Reform of Islamic jurisprudence was the elephant in the room when two prominent Saudi clerics recently clashed publicly on whether apostasy was punishable with death under Islamic law. The debate’s timing on a Saudi state-controlled, artsy entertainment channel, Rotana Khalijiya, suggested as much. The debate aired days before the kingdom’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs severely restricted celebrating Ramadan. Islam’s holy month of fasting begins on March 22. What lends debates like the discussion about apostasy greater significance is that they feed into a competition between Saudi Arabia and various otherRead More
Tenpin Bowling closing ceremony marred by disorder
By Our correspondent ISLAMABAD: The closing ceremony of the National Tenpin Bowling Championship was marred by disorder as media boycotted the ceremony in protest as the poor arrangements were witnessed during prize distribution ceremony of the event at Bowling Club Jinnah Park Rawalpindi. According to the details, National Assembly Members Samina Matloob, Zahra Wadood Fatemi and Romina Khurshid Alam were invited for prize distribution ceremony of the championship which organized by Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation (PTBF) but due to indiscipline and disorderly event, the media persons faced difficulties to coverRead More
Hospitality at its Best
Munaza Kazmi Traveling is a spiritual journey, it’s about getting the first-hand experience, about knowing history, culture, people and their traditions whether along the warm nest of family or wandering in search of yourself. Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan is one of the gorgeous cities among the world, offering some traces of history let’s say Saidpur Village, a visit holy visit to Peer Mehr Ali Shah Golra, walking beside the wildlife in the crisscross hills of Margalla, a brief exhibition of the various cultures at Lok Virsa, sports, shopping, hotelingRead More
COMSTECH, University of Jordan organize workshop
DNA Islamabad, Mar 13 (COMSTECH): The chemistry department of the University of Jordan and COMSTECH organized jointly a “Workshop on Modern Spectroscopic Techniques and Their Applications in Research” during March 12-14. This three-day workshop consisted of lectures of eminent scholars and practical sessions involving hands-on experience on interpretation of spectroscopic data. This workshop offered the opportunity of hands on training on modern spectroscopic instruments and software that are used in the field of chemical and biological sciences. Lectures followed by discussion session further strengthened the knowledge and understanding of theRead More
United States Advances Women’s Inclusion in Pakistani Policing
Islamabad, MAR 13 /DNA/ – The U.S. Embassy in Pakistan hosted the National Women Police Conference today at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad. Funded by the U.S. government, the conference united key stakeholders in policing and women’s rights under the theme of “Inspire, Empower, and Transform.” The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) and the Parliamentarians Commission for Human Rights (PCHR) helped organize the conference. During his remarks, U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome emphasized the importance of women’s inclusion in policing and the need for innovative policies to ensure equal accessRead More