Friday, September 1st, 2023
Kashmir Freedom Conference at the death Anniversary of Syed Ali Gilani
ISLAMABAD, SEP 1: /DNA/ – The Indian Army has been committing war crimes and human rights violations in Kashmir for the last 40 years. But the United Nations, European Union, civilized nations and other human rights organizations have taken a criminal silence; which violates the Geneva Convention and the United Nations’ resolutions on Kashmir. The great leader of Kashmir, Syed Ali Geelani, is an enlightened candle for the oppressed people of Kashmir. On the 2nd of September 3 PM, speakers addressed Kashmir freedom conference at Ramada Hotel Islamabad, on the deathRead More
President approves reconstitution of National Economic Council
ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (DNA): President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday approved reconstitution of the National Economic Council (NEC)-a constitutional entity responsible for evaluating the country’s economic condition and devising strategies to promote equitable development and regional balance. The president approved the reconstitution of the 13-member body by exercising Article 156 of the Constitution. The Council would be led by Prime Minister with chief ministers of all the provinces and representatives of caretaker governments of the federal government and the provincial governments as its members. According to a statement issued byRead More
Delimitations to be completed by November 30 to ensure ‘early’ elections: ECP
ISLAMABAD: After holding a number of consultations with the political parties, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday announced that the delimitation process will be finalised by November 30. In a statement, the electoral body said the purpose of squeezing the duration of the delimitation process is to ensure elections are held as early as possible. The ECP also said that a date for the elections will also be announced keeping in view the schedule for the delimitation process, adding that the date was announced after deliberation with theRead More
Caretaker federal minister for education briefed on higher education sector of Sindh region
Karachi, Sep 1 /DNA/ – A meeting of the Vice Chancellors of Sindh region was hosted by Higher Education Commission (HEC) at its Regional Centre in Karachi. Caretaker Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Mr. Madad Ali Sindhi was chief guest on the occasion. The meeting aimed at fostering collaborative efforts towards advancing the quality of higher education in the higher learning institutions of Sindh region. It provided an opportunity to collectively explore strategies and initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of education across higher education sector of theRead More
COAS for enhanced effectiveness of Peacekeeping Missions to address complex threats
ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (DNA): Chief of the Army Staff General Asim Munir has urged the United Nations to enable Peacekeeping Missions to be more effective in addressing the complex threats while assuring the safety and security of the Peacekeepers. He was addressing a preparatory meet as the chief guest, held as a precursor to the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Meet here from August 30-31. Co-hosted by Pakistan and Japan on the theme of the Safety and Security of Peacekeepers the meet was attended by delegates from different countries, senior officials fromRead More
ICCI, ICSTSI slam further hike in POL prices
ISLAMABAD, SEP 1 /DNA/ – Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) leading a delegation visited the Islamabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industries (ICSTSI) and addressing their members, said that Pakistan’s total revenue last year was around Rs.7000 billion and the power sector’s total revenue was around Rs.12000 billion, but still the sector is in great loss. He stressed that the government should privatize the power companies to get rid of losses and focus on increasing the share of hydropower to provide cheap electricity.Read More