Friday, August 18th, 2023
Clerics say Jaranwala violence ‘against Islamic teachings’, ask govt to take strict action
Clerics on Friday said the Jaranwala rampage was against the teaching of Islam and called on the government to take strict actions against perpetrators. On Wednesday, a mob targeted the Christian community in Jaranwala tehsil of Faisalabad, leaving over 20 churches and over a dozen homes in ruins. As per police and local sources, the violence erupted after some locals alleged that several desecrated pages of the Holy Quran had been found near a house at Cinema Chowk in Jaranwala, where two Christian brothers resided. A day earlier, Punjab policeRead More
Pakistan desirous of cordial relations with entire Int’l community: Caretaker FM
ISLAMABAD, AUG 18 (DNA) — Caretaker Minister for Foreign Affairs Jalil Abbas Jilani has said that Pakistan is desirous of having cordial relations with entire international community including China, the United States, European Union, Turkiye and Arab countries. In an exclusive talk with state-run Radio Pakistan on Friday, Jilani said we want to strengthen our economic relations with these countries as well. Replying to a question about China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, the Minister said he is proud of being a signatory of the CPEC in May 2013 during the Chinese PrimeRead More
PFF satisfied with Jinnah Stadium for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
The final decision will be taken after approval by FIFA and AFC KARACHI: The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has expressed satisfaction on status of Islamabad’s Jinnah Stadium to host Pakistan’s home leg of FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier against Cambodia. A two-member delegation of PFF visited the facility in the Pakistan Sports Complex on Thursday. Shahid Khokhar – Member PFF Normalisation committee – and Shahzad Anwar – head coach Pakistan men’s national team – were briefed by officials of PSB during the visit. Khokhar confirmed to Geo that they wereRead More
Punjab CM commends services of outgoing US consul general for bilateral ties
LAHORE, AUG 18 (DNA) — Punjab caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday held a farewell meeting with outgoing United States (US) Consul General William K Makaneole and discussed with him bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest. The US consul general paid a tribute to the people of Punjab and expressed his thoughts about his visits to 32 districts. “William K Makaneole rendered valuable services for the promotion of bilateral relations,” Mohsin Naqvi said. “The cooperation of the US institutions including USAID in health and other sectors is worthyRead More
Webinar on Co-Combustion of Coal and Biomass for Clean Electricity Generation
DNA Islamabad, Aug 18: COMSTECH organized webinar on “Co-combustion of Coal and Biomass for Clean Electricity Generation”, which was delivered by Prof. Dr. Shahid Munir, chairperson of Punjab higher education commission. Coordinator General, COMSTECH Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary welcomed the participants and introduced the speaker. He appreciated the contribution of Prof. Munir toward his field of expertise, academic excellence, and research productivity. Prof. Munir said that the big challenge in the 21st century is to provide cheaper energy to everyone in environment friendly manner. He said that the energy need willRead More
Islamabad’s teachers appeal to President for signing crucial ‘protection of family life’ bill
Staff Reporter ISLAMABAD, AUG 18 /DNA/ – More than 300 teachers working in Federal Capital’s schools under wedlock have appealed to President Dr Arif Alvi to sign the much-awaited legislation titled “Protection of Family Life & Wedlock Bill 2023” passed by both Houses of the Parliament, the National Assembly and the Senate. After the President’s signature the bill is destined to become an Act of Parliament and the wedlock teachers who have been working in Islamabad’s schools for the last many years, would be settled once for all along withRead More