Sunday, July 2nd, 2023
RCCI applauds SBA with IMF crucial for economic stability
Rawalpindi, JUL 3: /DNA/ – Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has termed that Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) with International Monetary Fund (IMF) crucial for economic stability and a welcome news for Pakistan’s ailing economy. The yield will not only send a positive message to investors, but the risk of default has also been averted, said RCCI President Saqib Rafiq. He also applauds PM office and Finance Ministry engagements with IMF and after their tireless efforts, Pakistan managed to secure IMF deal. Saqib Rafiq further remarked that the SBA of $3Read More
In emergency session, OIC calls for collective measures against desecration of Holy Quran
JEDDAH, JUL 2 /DNA/ – The Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), H.E. Hissein Brahim Taha called on Member States to take unified and collective measures to prevent the recurrence of incidents of desecration of copies of the Holy Qur’an and insult against our honored Prophet Muhammad, may ALLAH’s blessings and peace be upon him. This call came at the extraordinary, open-ended meeting of the Executive Committee of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, held today, July 2, 2023, at the headquarters of the General Secretariat in Jeddah ,Read More
Around 40,000 people thronged ‘Lake View’ park during weekend
ISLAMABAD, JULY 02 (DNA) — As many as 40,000 thousand people thronged ‘Lake View Park’ to enjoy barbecue parties after Eidul Azha with their family and friends. With its spacious location at the shores of Rawal Dam, Lake View Park has started attracting more visitors than other public parks and picnic spots in the twin cities, reported a private news channel. Traditionally, people used to go to Ayub Park and Nawaz Sharif Park but now both the places seem too crowded and there is little for enjoyment,” there are alsoRead More
Dacoit gang busted, looted valuables recovered
KHANEWAL, JULY 02 (DNA) — Police have busted a dacoit gang and arrested five members of the gang besides recovering looted valuables from their possession during a crackdown launched on Sunday. Taking action on the rising incidents of motorcycle and valuables snatching by armed outlaws, the District Police Officer (DPO) Rana Omer Farooq directed officers concerned to launch a comprehensive crackdown against the criminals. The Chub Kalan police led by Station House Officer (SHO) Imran Shahid busted the notorious Mubeeni Gang and arrested ring leader Mubeen Anwar, Arsalan, Zeeshan, SherazRead More
Fazl condemns desecration of Holy Quran in Sweden
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, JULY 02 (DNA) — Pakistan Democratic Chief (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has condemned the despicable act of desecration of Holy Quran in Sweden. Expressing his thoughts, Fazl said, “The sacrilege in Sweden has hurt Muslims’ feelings all across the world. This heinous act appears to be an attempt to undermine efforts to uphold international peace”. “I want to urge the global community to work towards bringing the extremists to justice,” maintained Fazl. Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) President Abdul Aleem Khan denounced abhorrent act of the Holy QuranRead More
OIC calls for measures against desecration of Holy Quran in emergency session
RIYADH, JUL 2: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Sunday said that measures need to be taken to avoid repeated acts of the Holy Quran’s desecration, Saudi State TV reported. The announcement was made during an emergency session over the Holy Quran’s desecration in Sweden last week. A man, who fled from Iraq to Sweden several years ago, tore up and burned the Holy Quran outside Stockholm’s central mosque on Wednesday — the first day of Eidul Azha in the country. He was charged by Swedish police with agitationRead More