Friday, June 16th, 2023
Canadian High Commission, Serena Hotels screen “Minahil”
“A story of inspiration, hope and believing in dreams.” ISLAMABAD, JUN 16 /DNA/ The film “Minahil”, directed by Wajahat Malik, premiered at the Serena Hotel Islamabad. Minahil is an inspirational docu-drama about a young girl from Chitral playing ice-hockey and how her participation in the sport has contributed to her empowerment. The film was co-funded by Serena Hotels and the Canadian High Commission in Islamabad. Serena Hotels has been actively supporting women in sports via sponsorships. Notable mentions are acclaimed mountaineer Samina Baig whose first solo climb was in sponsorshipRead More
Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad celebrates 50th Foundation Day
Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad Celebrates 50th Foundation Day ISLAMABAD, JUN 16 /DNA/ – The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) celebrated its 50th Foundation Day today. The event was attended by a large number of former diplomats, senior officials, members of the Islamabad-based Diplomatic Corps, academics, scholars and researchers, and representatives of civil society, think-tanks, and the media. The Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, graced the occasion as Chief Guest.Delivering his welcome remarks, DG ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood dilated in detail on the Institute’s rich history,Read More
FM Bilawal addresses Re-launch of PPP’s Human Rights Cell
FM Bilawal addresses Re-launch of PPP’s Human Rights Cell ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (DNA): Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party, ForeignMinister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addressing a re-launching event by thePPP’s Human Rights Cell said that the Party wishes to reorganise itshuman rights wing from the grassroots level, the responsibility of whichhas been given to Secretary General of the Pakistan Peoples PartyParliamentarians (PPPP) Farhatullah Babar. Chairman Bilawal said that when it comes to human rights, he could notthink of a better person to lead the reorganising efforts other thanFarhatullah Babar, who now holds aRead More
Hassanabdal Chowk, adjacent roads cleared of encroachments
ATTOCK, Jun 16 (APP): The local administration, during massive anti-encroachment drive on Friday, has cleared all the main spots especially GT and bus stand in Hassanabdal out of constructed encroachments, clearing roads for the public. Led by Assistant Commissioner Dr Sana Ramchand, the officials from the National Highway Authority, Tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA) and the police removed the encroachments from both sides of the G.T. Road at the main bus stand and adjacent areas as these encroachments were creating traffic gridlocks, causing inconvenience for the commuters. During the operation, theRead More
Pakistan women’s team to host South Africa in first-ever home series in September
The South Africa women’s cricket team will undertake their first-ever tour to Pakistan beginning this September for three one-day-internationals (ODIs) and three T20Is that will kickstart a busy 2023-24 international cricket season for Nida Dar’s team, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a press release on Friday. The PCB said that the South African side will be the fourth high-profile national women’s side to tour Pakistan in recent times. “In January 2019, West Indies women played three T20Is in Karachi, while in May and November 2022, Sri Lanka andRead More
Gold price in Pakistan increases for second consecutive day
KARACHI: The gold price in Pakistan continued to go up for the second consecutive day in line with an increase in the international market on Friday. According to the data released by All-Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA), the price of gold (24 carats) increased by Rs2,700 per tola and Rs2,315 per 10 grams to settle at Rs223,400 and Rs191,530 respectively. Meanwhile, the price of the yellow metal gained $36 to settle at $1,965 per ounce in the international market today. Cumulatively, the prices of the precious commodity increasedRead More