Tuesday, May 16th, 2023
Dowry system: a bane that needs to be discouraged
We should try to make people understand that our religion Islam vehemently discourages dowry and unnecessary rituals that put an extra burden on families Mahnoor Ansar Ever since its inception, Pakistan is faced with in number of challenges including economic and political instability, social injustices and bad governance. When we talk about the social injustices the dowry system appears to be at the top of the list. Because of this curse hundreds of women can’t get married. With the passage of time and advent of new sources of information thisRead More
Pakistan Art Forum Gallery opened a solo show, A SAFE SPACE in Lahore
ISLAMABAD, MAY 16 /DNA/ – Renowned artist Ahmer Farooq’s solo show ‘A Safe Space’ opened at Pakistan Art Forum Gallery on 6th May. The show sheds light on the concept of safe spaces within a society and the important role that they play in development of sub cultures. The show displayed 17 paintings, 1 sculpture and 1 NFT. The German Ambassador to Pakistan, Alfred Grannas inaugurated the show. The Norwegian Ambassador, the US Consul General and the head of Communications and Cultural Affairs at the German embassy were also inRead More
PTI blasts Islamabad police for trying to re-arrest Fawad despite bail
Farrukh says police openly flouting court’s orders Urges courts to release other PTI leadership detain unlawfully under MPOs Law of jungle prevails, as no respect for court orders: Zulfi ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lambasted the Islamabad police for their attempt to re-arrest PTI Senior Vice President Fawad Chaudhary after Islamabad High Court granting him bail in all cases. PTI Central Secretary Information Farrukh Habib and PTI senior leader Sayed Zulfi Bukhari flayed the Islamabad police for flouting the laws and total disregard of the court’s orders. Farrukh Habib, in hisRead More
Modern Iran: Society, Politics, and Culture in the 21st Century
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer Iran is a Middle Eastern country located in Western Asia. The country is known for its rich culture and history, which dates back thousands of years. In the 21st century, Iran has undergone significant changes in society, politics, and culture. This essay will explore the modern Iran and its society, politics, and culture in the 21st century. The Iranian society is deeply rooted in religion and tradition. The majority of Iranians are Shia Muslims, and Islam plays a significant role in their daily lives. However, inRead More
PTI’s response to ISPR’s statement upon conclusion of SCCC
LAHORE, MAY 16 /DNA/ – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf acknowledges the importance of statement issued upon conclusion of the Special Corps Commanders Conference held at GHQ on May 15, 2023 and considers the impression of a well-thought-out plan of promoting violence & mayhem engulfing several government buildings, military structures and hundreds of unarmed & peaceful citizens. As a responsible & the largest political institution in the federation of Pakistan, PTI has an unwavering commitment to the constitution & democracy, and it believes that the constitution is a beacon of light for allRead More
CAS moot on KAS-Iran rapprochement
DNA ISLAMABAD, MAY 16: The Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS) organised a seminar titled ‘KSA- Iran Rapprochement and its Implications: Way Forward for Pakistan’ in Islamabad, featuring renowned speakers. The seminar shed light on the political, economic, and security implications of the KSA-Iran rapprochement for the Middle East, Central Asia, West Asia, South Asia, and Pakistan. Keynote Speaker Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Defence, Senate of Pakistan, delivered a compelling address, highlighting the regional impact of the Saudi-Iranian reconciliation. Other eminent speakersRead More