Sunday, October 1st, 2023
Journalists’ Safety in upcoming Elections
By Qamar Bashir As Pakistan gears up for its general elections, concerns about the safety and freedom of the press have taken center stage. Reporters Without Borders (RSF), in collaboration with prominent journalism advocacy groups, is launching an urgent appeal to the country’s political parties contesting in the elections. A diverse array of press clubs, journalist unions, and organizations have signed a joint statement, emphasizing the gravity of the situation and the need for collective action. They are urging these parties to commit to concrete measures aimed at safeguarding pressRead More
Eternal Brotherhood-II: Multinational Special Forces Counter-Terrorism Exercise concludes
DNA BAROTHA, OCT 1: Multinational Joint Special Forces Exercise Eternal Brotherhood-II has been conducted among Special Forces of Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Turkiye and Uzbekistan in Counter Terrorism domain. Two weeks long Exercise Eternal Brotherhood-II commenced on 17 September 2023 in Barotha. Corps Commander 11 Corps attended the Closing Ceremony as Chief Guest along with Director General Military Training and General Officer Commanding Special Service Group. Besides the Exercising troops; officers from the friendly countries also witnessed the Closing Ceremony. Special Forces of participating countries displayed their professional excellence on theRead More
Incentives for industry must, as lack of growth, investment exacerbate economy
Anjum Nisar for addressing structural vulnerabilities thru smooth energy at competitive rates ISLAMABAD: /DNA/ – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’ Businessmen Panel (BMP) has called for putting the economy on a sustainable growth, asking the government to provide incentives to the trade and industry, as the business confidence has taken a significant hit due to lack of investment and growth, exacerbating economic challenges further. FPCCI former president and BMP Chairman Mian Anjum Nisar asked the government to address the underlying structural vulnerabilities through smooth energy supplyRead More