Saturday, June 24th, 2023
Int’l scholars see growing identity crisis as a challenge for the Muslim youth
Solution lies in ijtihad; understanding and carrying the message of Islam, they stress ISLAMABAD, JUN 24 /DNA/ – The identity crisis among young Muslims has been pronounced considerably in recent times due to multiple factors, and it’s leading to confusion among them on how to navigate through the challenges of the evolution of their identity. These thoughts were shared by Dr Sami Al-Arian, Founding Director, Center for Islam and Global Affairs (CIGA), Istanbul, during a hybrid roundtable discussion, titled ‘Muslim Youth Today: The Question of Identity,’ held at the InstituteRead More
Ambassador highlights economic, political significance of relations between Pakistan and US
KARACHI, JUN 24 /DNA/ – Pakistan Council on Foreign Relations (PCFR) – a Karachi-based think tank – organized an interactive session on “U.S.-Pakistan Relations: Present & Future” in Karachi. Donald Blome Ambassador of the U.S. to Pakistan addressed the session while Nicole D Theriot Consul General of the U.S. to Karachi was also present on the occasion. The session was attended by the members of consular corps, former ambassadors, business community, and PCFR members. Mr. Ahsan Mukhtar Zubairi Secretary General of PCFR presented the welcome address and highlighted the activitiesRead More
APEC CEO Summit led to high-level trade liberlation: Report
Islamabad, JUN 24 /DNA/ – This year’s APEC CEO summit has been a big leap towards more collaborative efforts for high-level trade liberalization in the region after the removal of COVID-related restrictions. Last week, key trade officials and visionary business titans, from China and the Asia Pacific region, converged at the illustrious 2023 APEC China CEO Summit in Beijing. Under the resounding theme of “Pursue High-Quality, Sustainable Development,” and co-hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), the China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC), and APECRead More
One martyred, two injured after Indian forces open fire at shepherds at LoC: ISPR
RAWALPINDI, JUN 24: One civilian embraced martyrdom on Saturday while two others were injured as the Indian Army opened “indiscriminate fire” on a group of shepherds at the Line of Control, the army’s media relations wing said. This is the first ceasefire violation since 2021, when both countries had agreed upon a ceasefire agreement. In February 2021, both countries had recommitted themselves to the 2003 ceasefire arrangement at the Line of Control and agreed to address the “core issues” that could undermine peace and stability. Today, the Inter-Services Public RelationsRead More
Retailers reject early closure of markets from July
ISLAMABAD, JUN 24: /DNA/ – The documented and law-abiding retailers in the country have opposed the government’s decision of early closure of markets till 8pm from July 01, besides proposing the authorities to simplify the Sales Tax and Income Tax regimes for retailers of all sizes, as the decision will badly affect business activities and thwart all efforts to improve the economic situation in the country. Through letters sent to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Finance Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the largest trade body of tax-compliant retailers, Chainstore Association ofRead More
Chain stores reject early closure of markets till 8pm from July
ISLAMABAD, JUN 24 /DNA/ – The chain stores in the country have opposed the government’s decision of early closure of markets till 8pm from July 01, besides proposing the authorities to simplify the Sales Tax and Income Tax regimes for retailers of all sizes, as the decision will badly affect business activities and thwart all efforts to improve the economic situation in the country. Through letters sent to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Finance Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the largest trade body of tax-compliant retailers, Chainstore Association of Pakistan (CAP)Read More