Monday, May 22nd, 2023
Modernizing Infrastructure: A Key to Socio-Economic Development
Abdul Rashid Shakir Being engines of economic growth and social change, mega cities across the world have special infrastructure needs, because rapid transportation and easy communication guarantee access to greater economic opportunities; be it business, industry or services. Tokyo, New Delhi, Shanghai, New York, Mexico, Mumbai, Beijing, Osaka and Karachi —- all have a bulging population, and accordingly have a pressing need for sufficient housing units, water supply, sanitation, educational facilities, healthcare institutions, employment opportunities, cultural spots and recreational points. Access to all these places requires an efficient transport andRead More
PTI demands accountability of economic team including Dar for ruining economy
Gang of criminals tumbles rupee to all-time low but feel no shame: Hammad ISLAMABAD, MAY 22 /DNA/ – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) General Secretary Hammad Azhar said that gang of criminals imposed on the nation ruined the fast thriving economy of the country, demanding strict accountability of the economic team including the finance minister Ishaq Dar in this regard. In a statement on Monday, Hammad Azhar lashed out at the cable of crooks for depreciation of the rupee and destruction of the economy. He said that Darnomics made the rupee practicallyRead More
Chairman PRCS calls on President Alvi
DNA ISLAMABAD, MAY 22: PRCS Chairman Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari gave a detailed briefing to President Dr Arif Alvi on PRCS Monsoon Flood Response; President expressed his satisfaction and lauded the efforts of PRCS to mitigate the sufferings of flood-affected families. ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Red Crescent Society Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari met with the President of Pakistan and Red Crescent Dr. Arif Alvi at the President’s House here on Monday. Chairman PRCS briefed the President on measures taken by Red Crescent to mitigate the sufferings of vulnerable communities. President Dr.Read More
COAS Munir terms recent attacks on military installations ‘intolerable’
Rawalpindi: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir asserted on Monday that the recent attacks on military installations and memorials were “intolerable” as he announced that May 25 would be observed across the country as “Pakistan Martyrs Day”. The army chief passed these remarks in a ceremony held at the General Headquarters, Rawalpindi, to honour the martyrs, a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. During the ceremony — which was attended by a large number of senior military officers and families of martyrs — GenRead More
PAF: The One and Only Minhas!
“Rashid, have you seen our uncle’s Air Force cap? The elder sister asked it to Rashid Minhas while entering into the room. But the moment, she saw her brother. It was a sheer moment of joy because what she had seen was a true depiction of dream wrapped in the fold of innocence. Minhas was wearing that Air Force cap.He was all happy!And looking himself in the mirrorproudly! Upon seeing his sister.He askedgladly, “Sister! Do I look like an air force pilot? She replied lovingly to his little-cute brother. “Yes!Read More
Various ideas for further strengthening Pak, Russia relationship discussed
MOSCOW, MAY 22: /DNA/ – Speakers including Pakistani Senators, former Pakistani Ambassador, Think Tanks representatives, current Russian Ambassador to Pakistan and Russian Scholars at a conference held at Moscow tracing the 75 years history of relations between Pakistan and Russia lauded the current positive trajectory of bilateral relations and emphasised their importance for regional stability. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of establishment of Diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Russia, the Institute of Oriental Studies in collaboration with Pakistan Embassy organized a two day international conference (May 22-23) in Moscow. Pakistan’sRead More