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Tariq Mahmood appointed PIO

Tariq Mahmood appointed PIO

DNA Islamabad: Tariq Mahmood, a distinguished senior officer within the Information Group, has assumed the position of Executive Director General/PIO, marking a significant development in his career. The official announcement of his appointment has been made through a recently issued notification. Having previously shouldered the responsibilities of the Prinicple Information Officer (PIO) on an interim basis, Tariq Mahmood’s elevation to the permanent role underscores his valuable contributions and expertise in the field. Holding the rank of BPS 21 officer, his wealth of experience and commitment to the Information Group’s missionRead More


Governor Sindh inaugurates Ethiopian Tourism Desk at Karachi Feast

Governor Sindh inaugurates Ethiopian Tourism Desk at Karachi Feast

Karachi: DEC 22 /DNA/ – Muhammad Kamran Khan Tessori, the Governor of Sindh, and Jemal Beker Abdula, the Ambassador of Ethiopia to Pakistan, opened the Ethiopian Tourism Desk on Friday. This grand occasion, set to culminate on December 24, 2023, was attended by a diverse audience, including Honorary Consul H.E. Ibrahim Tawab members of the diplomatic corps, government officials, the business community, media, and representatives from civil society. The pavilion, giving a captivating display of Ethiopia’s multifaceted culture, rich heritage, and unparalleled tourism offerings, was a testament to the enduringRead More


UNSC adopts resolution on Gaza

UNSC adopts resolution on Gaza

DNA NEW YORK: The UNSC has ADOPTED UAE-backed resolution seeking immediate resumption of relief work in Gaza. Besides, the resolution also called for supply of necessary aid to Gaza people. Earlier the US vetoed the UNSC resolution calling for immediate ceasefire. 10 members voted in favour of the resolution while the US vetored. The United States had indicated it will back a watered-down United Nations Security Council resolution on the Israeli-Palestinian war to call for more humanitarian aid for Gaza, after a week of negotiations and four postponements, but someRead More


ECP strips PTI off its ‘bat’ symbol

ECP strips PTI off its 'bat' symbol

Election Commission says party’s polls were unlawful Khayam Abbasi / DNA ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Friday evening stripped off the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of its iconic ‘bat’ symbol — a sign that depicts its founder, Imran Khan’s former life of cricket.Announcing its reserved verdict, a five-member ECP bench — headed by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja — declared PTI’s intra-party elections unlawful.


President, PM hold telephonic conversation; express concern over inappropriate police treatment against Baloch protestors

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP/DNA): President Dr Arif Alvi and Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Friday held a telephonic conversation wherein they expressed concern over the inappropriate police treatment with the Baloch protestors. Discussing the situation, both the president and prime minister viewed that the police should not have dealt with the protestors strictly, a President House press release said. During the conversation, the prime minister told the president that the detained protestors were being released on personal bonds. Meanwhile, Balochistan Governor Malik Abdul Wali Khan Kakar also called onRead More


Security of Investors Top Priority: Deputy PM

Security of Investors Top Priority: Deputy PM

KABUL: DEC 22: The Deputy Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate said that ensuring the security of investors in the country was the top priority of the caretaker government. In his meeting with investors, Abdul Salaam Hanafi asked Afghan investors to shift their investments to Afghanistan from other countries, adding that the Islamic Emirate is considering tax exemptions, customs exemptions, and the provision of land in industrial parks for the investors. “Afghanistan is a better place for investment, the Islamic Emirate has been providing facilities for all investors, particularly thoseRead More