Tuesday, November 7th, 2023
Punjab announces four-day holiday to curb smog
LAHORE, NOV 07 (DNA) — Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday announced a four-day holiday in specific divisions in response to a severe smog crisis. Addressing a press briefing, CM Naqvi stated that these holidays would be effective from Thursday (celebrated as Iqbal Day, a national holiday) through to Sunday. The intention behind this move is to mitigate the impact of the smog problem, he added. The provincial chief executive conveyed that a national holiday is scheduled for November 9, and on November 10, schools and offices inRead More
PM Kakar, Tahir Ashrafi discuss deteriorating situation in Middle East
PM stresses urgent role by int’l community to stop Gaza genocide ISLAMABAD, NOV 07 (DNA) — Special Representative for Religious Harmony and Pakistan diaspora in Middle East and Islamic Countries, Maulana Tahir Ashrafi called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in Islamabad Tuesday and held detailed discussion on the deteriorating situation in the Middle East. They denounced the genocide and atrocities on innocent Palestinians in Gaza by Israeli forces. They said international community should play its role in stopping the oppression on Palestinians. The Prime Minister and Maulana Tahir AshrafiRead More
Pakistan, Korea celebrate 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations
ISLAMABAD, NOV 7 /DNA/ – Pakistan and the Republic of Korea are commemorating the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations today. To mark the occasion, Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani and Foreign Minister of Republic of the Korea Park Jin, exchanged messages of felicitations through diplomatic channels. The relationship between Pakistan and the Republic of Korea is marked by characteristic warmth and candour and features mutually beneficial cooperation in diverse fields. Foreign Minister Jilani and Foreign Minister Park reviewed the rich history of Pakistan-ROK relations, socio-cultural ties, developmentRead More
Pakistan sends 2nd consignment of 90 tons relief goods for Gazans
ISLAMABAD, Nov 07 (DNA): The Government of Pakistan on Tuesdaydispatched the second consignment of humanitarian assistance for thepeople of Gaza. Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani saw off the special plane carrying90 tons of hygiene kits, medicines, and food packages, here at IslamabadInternational Airport. Palestine’s ambassador in Pakistan Ahmed Jawad Rabi’I, Minister forHuman Rights Khalil George, and senior officials of the NationalDisaster Management Authority (NDMA) were present. FM Jilani said Pakistan was sending humanitarian assistance for thepeople of Gaza who were persistently facing oppression by the Israelisecurity forces. He urged theRead More
Pakistan bids farewell to fallen hero, Lieutenant Colonel Haider
Islamabad, NOV 7 /DNA/ – Namaz-e-Janaza of Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Hassan Haider (age 42 years, resident of DHA-2, Islamabad) who embraced shahadat in general area of Tirah Valley, Khyber District was offered today at Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi. Shaheed was buried with full military honour at Islamabad. Prime Minister of Pakistan, Defence Minister, CJCSC, COAS and a large number of senior civil and military officers, soldiers, citizens and relatives of shaheed attended the Namaz e Janaza. Funeral prayers of Naik Khushdil Khan (age 31 years, resident of District Lakki Marwat), NaikRead More
Gaza boosts global campaign against Israeli occupation: IPS Seminar
DNA Islamabad, NOV 7: The UN with its current composition and dynamics cannot provide any solution to chronic conflicts like Palestine and Kashmir. The ongoing genocide in Gaza has exposed the so-called rule-based world order and moral bankruptcy of the global institutions and forums responsible for it. US President Biden and his government have become complicit in the aggression by backing Israel’s war crimes and endorsing its lies. While the US sticks with Israel, the world is witnessing a massive transformation driven by grassroot public support internationally, especially in theRead More