ISLAMABAD, Dec 2: Saira Peter, a British-Pakistani soprano recognised as the Pakistan’s first Sufi Opera singer mesmerised the audience with her magical voice at musical evening in Pakistan National Council of the Arts. Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Jamal Shah was the chief guest on the occassion.Prominent government officials, Diplomats and large number of people were also attended the event.In his opening remarks, Director General PNCA Muhammad Ayuob Jamali welcomed the guests at PNCA Auditorium.On the occasion, Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Jamal Shah appreciated theRead More

QUETTA, Dec 02 (DNA): Chairman of the People’s Party Bilawal BhuttoZardari Saturday asked PML-N supremo and former three-time primeminister Mian Nawaz Sharif to strive to earn respect for the vote ratherthan disrespecting it. In a press conference, he asked Sharif to contest the elections on hisown strength and advocated for a level playing field for all candidates. “We don’t want politics of hatred and personal revenge,” stated BhuttoZardari, emphasizing the People’s Party’s commitment to inclusive andconstructive politics. He said that there was a dire need to introduce a new styleRead More

Dubai: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar met Mr. Bill Gates, co-Chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), on the sidelines of COP-28 in Dubai earlier today. Prime Minister Kakar and Mr Gates discussed progress in Pakistan’s polio eradication efforts. The Prime Minister apprised Mr. Gates of the ongoing polio vaccination drive in Pakistan and said that Pakistan would spare no effort to eliminate poliovirus. The Prime Minister underlined the Government’s full commitment to maximizing outreach of vaccines to children all across Pakistan. The Prime Minister and Mr. Gates also discussedRead More

BJP’s attempt to unite Hindu fragments likely to fail, predicts Director ISC ISLAMABAD, DEC 2 /DNA/ – The India Study Centre (ISC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted renowned French scholar Christophe Jaffrelot, for a roundtable discussion on “The Plight of Indian Minorities under Modi’s India.” The event was attended by academics, practitioners, diplomats, students and representatives of the media. Dr. Khurram Abbas, Director ISC, in his introductory remarks said that the BJP’s attempt to unite all Hindu fragments together into a single Hindu party will failRead More

DUBAI, Dec 02 (DNA): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar andPresident of Maldives Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday agreed to advancemutual cooperation in combating climate change. The two leaders held a bilateral meeting here on the sidelines of COP 28and emphasized the need of progress on result-oriented outcomes in thedomain of climate action and justice. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed sharing of expertise inthe realm of plantation of mangroves and other climate resistancefloras. The prime minister assured the President of Maldives of Pakistan’s fullsupport to the Government and peopleRead More

DNA ISLAMABAD – A large number of Chambers of various cities, trade groups and industrial associations from across the country have so far announced their support for the Businessmen Panel (BMP) for the upcoming FPCCI elections 2024. The presidential candidate of Businessmen Panel for FPCCI elections Muhammad Ali Sheikh observed that the leadership has visited various cities of all provinces across the country and winning their full support for all candidates of the Businessmen Panel. Muhammad Ali Sheik expressed his full confidence of his group’s victory, as they have receivedRead More