Saturday, August 19th, 2023
Punjab boards to announce Inter result on September 12
LAHORE, Aug 19 (DNA): In a coordinated effort across educational boards,the results for Intermediate Part Two are scheduled to be announced onSeptember 12th. This includes the Lahore Board, which has confirmed the completion ofthe necessary consultations for the results announcement. It’s noteworthy that this synchronised declaration of results is amonumental task, especially considering the vast number of students thatsit for the examination. As organised by the Lahore Board alone, morethan 170,000 candidates took part in the examinations this year. While all the boards are aligned in their plans for theRead More
LPG mafia creating artificial gas shortage to overcharge customers
ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (DNA): The nexus of the liquid petroleum gas (LPG)mafia has established a monopoly for the supply of gas in order tocharge arbitrary prices by creating an artificial shortage of LPG in thecountry. The government’s terminal Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has alsobecome a part of such black marketing, while the government plays therole of a silent spectator. According to sources, two LPG vessels are present at Port Qasim but arenot allowed to offload gas, while a few days ago, the LPG ship Almahaleft without unloading gas afterRead More
Two terrorists killed in Khyber District IBO: ISPR
Rawalpindi, AUG 19 /DNA/ – On night 18/19 August 2023, security forces conducted an Intelligence Based Operation on reported presence of terrorists in general area Bara, Khyber District. During the conduct of operation, intense fire exchange took place between own troops and terrorists and resultantly two terrorists were sent to hell. The killed terrorists remained actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces as well as killing of innocent citizens. Sanitization of the area is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area. Locals of the areaRead More
Pakistan strongly condemns another deeply offensive act of desecration of Holy Quran in Hague
DNA ISLAMABAD, AUG 19: Pakistan strongly condemned another provocative and deeply offensive act of desecration of the Holy Quran in The Hague on 18 August 2023. This deliberate Islamophobic act deeply hurts the feelings of 2 billion Muslims around the world, and threatens peaceful coexistence and inter-religious harmony. Such offensive acts cannot be covered under legitimate freedom of expression, opinion and protest. International law obliges States to prevent and prohibit deliberate incitement to hatred, discrimination and violence on the basis of religion or belief. Pakistan believes that freedom of expression comes with responsibilities. ItRead More
Pak’s key Muslim Christian leadership demand swift investigation into Jaranwala incident
Lahore, AUG 19 /DNA/ – A delegation of 50 senior members of Pakistan’s key Muslim Christian leadership, has demanded an impartial and swift investigation into the Jaranwala incident so that the criminals are punished without wasting time. The visit of Chief Justice nominee Justice Faiz Isa to Jaranwala and the statement of the Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir were highly appreciated and considered timely interventions to send a message to the miscreant that their evil designs would not be tolerated and that they would never succeed in spreading theirRead More
World Humanitarian Day 2023 Int’l Rescue Committee
August 19, 2023 – Today, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) commemorates World Humanitarian Day. As the IRC reaches our 90th anniversary, we share our immense gratitude and respect for humanitarian workers – including IRC staff and volunteers – who continue to deliver crucial support and assistance on the frontlines of the world’s most challenging crises. “This World Humanitarian Day takes on special significance as the International Rescue Committee celebrates our 90th anniversary. We were founded in 1933 by people who stepped forward in the face of danger to confront adversityRead More