Wednesday, November 1st, 2023
Japan self-defense forces day celebrated
ISLAMABAD, NOV 1 /DNA/ – Ambassador of Japan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, WADA Mitsuhiro and WADA Naoko hosted a reception on Wednesday, November 1st, 2023, to celebrate the 69th anniversary of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) Day. Defense Attaché, Colonel ABE Kazuo represented the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) at the Embassy. Lt Gen Sarfraz Ahmed, HI(M), was the chief guests on the occasion. The reception was attended by the military officials as well as Ministers, parliamentarians, senior members of the Government of Pakistan, members of the diplomatic communityRead More
Shifting the burden of incompetency
By Qamar Bashir Whenever our nation grapples with economic and financial challenges exacerbated by the incompetence, inefficiency, and incapacity of our ruling class, the most vulnerable among us bear the heaviest burden. The individuals who already struggle to secure even two meals a day, who cannot fathom the luxury of a single cup of tea, and who lack the means to send their children to school, are advised to subsist on half a roti instead of a full one, to savor half a cup of tea in place of theRead More
Governor Punjab nominates Waqar Bakhtawari as member of the Syndicate of Chakwal University
ISLAMABAD, NOV 1 /DNA/ -The Governor Punjab Muhammad Baligh ur Rehman Khan has nominated Waqar Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Chakwal Chamber of Commerce and Industry as the Person of Eminence and Member of the Syndicate of the University of Chakwal for a period of 3 years. The Higher Education Department of the Government of Punjab has issued a formal notification for the nomination of Waqar Bakhtawari as Member of the Syndicate of the University of Chakwal. Commenting on this development, Waqar Zafar Bakhtawari thanked the Governor Punjab Muhamad Baligh ur RehmanRead More
Rwanda wants to increase business and investment ties with Pakistan
Islamabad, NOV 1: /DNA/ – A delegation led by Dr. Kalinda Francois-Xavier, President of the Senate of the Republic of Rwanda visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry and exchanged views with the business community to further enhance business and investment relations with Pakistan. Senator Murangwa Ndangiza Hadidja Chairperson of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of Rwanda, H.E. James Kimonyo Ambassador of Rwanda, Farooque A. Khawaja Honorary Consul General of Rwanda to Pakistan and others were in the delegation. Senator Zeeshan Khanzada also accompanied the delegation. Speaking on the occasion,Read More
Newly-appointed envoys present credentials to President Arif Alvi
President denounces use of brutal force against innocent Palestinians DNA ISLAMABAD, NOV 1: President Dr Arif Alvi has denounced the use of brutal force against innocent Palestinians, and called for the lifting of the siege and opening of a humanitarian corridor for Palestinians. He said that Pakistan was seriously concerned at the incessant Israeli aggression against civilians, which had killed thousands of people including women, children, and elderly. He stressed that the international community should condemn the continued Israeli aggression in Gaza. He stated that Pakistan stood for a totalRead More
Pakistan to continue to support Palestinians people: Jalil Abbas
ISLAMABAD, NOV 1 /DNA/ – Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani while reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering support for Palestine, on Wednesday said Pakistan always supported the people of Palestinians and would continue to stand by them in future as well. Winding up debate on the motion regarding Israeli aggressive actions and atrocities against innocent Palestinians, he demanded immediate withdrawal of Israeli troops from Palestinian territory and cease violation of human rights. The minister also demanded to recognize Palestine as an independent state with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital. He said that it wasRead More