Wednesday, January 31st, 2024
Are we heading towards a cul de sac?
CommentAnsar M Bhatti Pakistan’s political landscape is currently experiencing an unprecedented level of cruelty. The nation has a history marred by political victimization and witch-hunts, particularly during crucial voting periods. Practices such as mud-slinging, horse trading, and bashing have long been ingrained in Pakistani politics. However, the current situation has taken a darker turn. A prominent political party has been effectively removed from the political stage, beginning with the imprisonment of its key leadership and culminating in the confiscation of its election symbol. The story doesn’t end there. The party’sRead More
Chinese ambassador calls on air chief
ISLAMABAD, JAN 31 /DNA/ – Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, Jiang Zaidong, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force in his office today. During the meeting matters pertaining to evolving geo-strategic environment and regional developments were discussed. The dignitaries underscored the necessity of revitalizing the framework for operational training across all domains, emphasizing the paramount importance of preparedness and seamless coordination in the face of evolving security challenges. Chief of the Air Staff shared broad contours of PAF’sRead More
Pak HC-designate to Sri Lanka calls on President Alvi
ISLAMABAD, JAN 31 (APP/DNA): Pakistan’s High Commissioner-designate to Sri Lanka Major General (Retd) Faheem Ul Aziz called on President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday. During the meeting, the president said that Pakistan attached great importance to its bilateral relations with Sri Lanka, which spanned over seven decades of the strong bonds, according to a President House news release. President Alvi stressed the need to further promote the people-to-people and cultural contracts between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, besides consolidating the ties in the fields of economy and education. He said thatRead More
PNCA, Kazakhstan embassy hosts movie screening
ISLAMABAD, JAN 31: /DNA/ – Pakistan National Council of the Arts and the Embassy of Kazakhstan hosted a movie screening titled “Kazakh Khanate Diamond Sword” at the PNCA Auditorium in Islamabad. Caretaker Culture Minister Jamal Shah, and the Ambassador of Kazakhstan witnessed the exhibition on the sidelines of the movie screening. Photo Mudassar Raja
PTI candidate Rehan Zeb Khan shot dead in KP’s Bajaur
BAJAUR, JAN 31 /DNA/ – Unidentified assailants opened fire on Rehan Zeb Khan while he was campaigning Sadiqabad Phatak Bazar, say police. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed candidate Rehan Zeb Khan was shot dead on Wednesday in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district, police said. The PTI-backed candidate was contesting elections from NA-8 and PK-22 seats. Rehan was present in Sadiqabad Phatak Bazar area of the tribal district in connection with the election campaign when unidentified assailants fired upon him, leaving him dead on the spot. The attack comes in the backdrop of increased terroristRead More
Lunch in honor of Ombudsmen from OIC, European Union, Pakistan and Ambassadors
DNA RAWALPINDI, JAN 31: The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) hosted the lunch in the honor of OIC Ombudsman Association and Ambassadors at a local hotel in Islamabad. RCCI President Saqib Rafiq along with Group Leader and Chief Business Advisor FTO Sohail Altaf gave a warm reception to the visiting delegation. Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr. Asif Mahmood Jah, President Seref Malkov of the OIC Ombudsman Association along with representatives from OIC nations, Ambassadors including H.E. Mehmet Paçacı (Turkiye), H.E. Mohamed Karmoune (Morocco), H. E. Khazar Farhadov (Azerbaijan),Read More