Wednesday, August 30th, 2023
Masses are being sacrificed for the interests of elite
ISLAMABAD/DNASaifuddin Sheikh, Executive Director of Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Wednesday that the integrity of the country and interests of the masses are being compromised for the sake of the elite. The previous government has left after creating a crisis in the country and exposing people to unmanageable problems, he said. The IMF will have no objection to reducing the price of electricity; therefore, people should not be misled on the issue of electricity rates, he added. Saifuddin Sheikh said in a statement issued here today that the electricity billRead More
HSHM, Beaconhouse National University forge path-breaking partnership
Lahore, AUG 30 /DNA/ – In a momentous collaboration, Beaconhouse National University (BNU) and Hashoo School of Hospitality Management (HSHM) have joined hands to revolutionize the landscape of hospitality and tourism education in Pakistan. In the presence of Mr. Murtaza Hashwani, Deputy Chairman and CEO, Hashoo Group, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Dr. Moeed W. Yusuf, Vice Chancellor, BNU andMr. Haseeb Gardezi, COO, Hospitality and Education Division, Hashoo Group. This initiativesignifies a landmark step towards enriching educational opportunities for aspiring professionals in this dynamic field. BNU, aRead More
IP: Need not a Desire
Dr Ali Hamza Intellectual property (IP) is a category of property that includes intangible creations; product, art work, piece of literature, music, brand, logo, tagline etc. of the human mind.IP is a critical concept that underpins innovation, creativity, and economic growth in today’s knowledge-based society. It also fosters an environment where IP is protected to incentivizing creativity. Established in 1967 the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a UN agency is responsible for promoting and protecting IP rights worldwide. WIPO administers a range of international treaties and agreements that establish standardizedRead More
RISJA elects new office bearers for next term
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Senior journalist Afzal Javed was elected President of Rawalpindi Islamabad Sports Journalists Association (RISJA-registered) while Nasir Abbas Naqvi and Sohail Raja were elected general secretary and finance secretary respectively for the next term during electoral meeting held the other day. All office-bearers were elected unopposed to their respective offices. The electoral general council meeting of RISJA was held here at Islamabad Tennis Complex, under the supervision of chairman Election Committee Faheem Anwar Khan. The Council paid rich tributes to Abdul Mohi Shah and passed a unanimousRead More
KKAWF launches short videos on solutions to drug problem – from Youth to Youth
Flawed messaging by drug traffickers endangering our youth ISLAMABAD, AUG 30: /DNA/ – The Karim Khan Afridi Welfare Foundation (KKAWF) launched four short videos on ‘Solutions to Drug Problem – From Youth to Youth’ at the Pak-Brunei Friendship Hall, Ministry of Foreign Affair, Islamabad. The scripts of these videos were written by students from 17 schools of Islamabad and Rawalpindi as part of a script writing competition supported by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Drug Abuse Prevention Centre (DAPC – Japan). Speaking at theRead More
PM attends the debrief of Pakistan Navy War Game SHAMSHEER-e-Bahr- IX
DNA KARACHI, AUG 30: The debrief session of Pakistan Navy’s war game SHAMSHEER-E-BAHR IX was held at Karachi. Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Upon arrival, the Chief Guest was received by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi. Speaking at the occasion, the Prime Minister emphasized the significance of war games in validating naval war plans in sync with military and national security policy while also exploring operational concepts and refining deployment strategies. He lauded the well deliberated plans of theRead More