Tuesday, February 6th, 2024
President directs Postal Life to pay Rs 5 million to heirs of insurance policyholder
DNA Islamabad: Feb 6: President Arif Alvi has directed Postal Life Insurance to pay the death insurance claim of Rs 5 million to the legal heirs of the deceased policyholder within 30 days. The President gave these directions while deciding upon a representation filed by the Postal Life Insurance (PLI) against the decision of Wafaqi Mohtasib directing it to pay the death insurance claim. As per details, Mr Abdul Aziz’s deceased father had obtained an insurance policy from PLI for the sum assured of Rs. 5 million against an annualRead More
Election 2024: Reaffirmation democratic journey
By: Qamar Bashir Amid swirling rumors, concerns, and a charged atmosphere both domestically and internationally, Pakistan is set to conduct its highly contested and controversial 2024 elections amidst significant economic challenges including stagnant growth, acute balance of payment issues, hyperinflation, and high unemployment rates. This election is marked by an unprecedented increase in the active voter base, reaching the milestone of 128 million, over half the country’s population. This elevates Pakistan to the status of the world’s fifth-largest democracy. With an anticipated 80% voter turnout, the nation demonstrates a strongRead More
Pakistan strongly condemns terrorist attack in Istanbul
ISLAMABAD, FEB 6 (DNA) – Pakistan strongly condemns the terrorist attack targeting the Courthouse complex in Istanbul today. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the brotherly people and government of Turkiye and pray for the swift and complete recovery of those injured in this heinous attack. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families. Pakistan reaffirms its resolute solidarity with Turkiye in its fight against scourge of terrorism.
Chairman JCSC engages in strategic talks with Saudi defense minister
RAWALPINDI, 6 Feb /DNA/ – Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (Chairman JCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, while on official visit to KSA, in connection with 2nd World Defence Show called on His Royal Highness Prince Khalid Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Minister of Defence, KSA and discussed strategic / security issues and opportunities to enhance defence cooperation between the two brotherly countries. The Chairman JCSC also visited stalls of different organizations from Pakistan and inaugurated Al-Fatah-II Missile stall at World Defence Show. The Chairman also held meetings with HisRead More
Govt hints at suspending internet services on Feb 8 polling day
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Interior Minister Dr Gohar Ejaz on Tuesday said that the government would consider suspending the internet services on February 8 only if it gets a request from a district or province in view of the security situation. “So far, there has been no decision made regarding the suspension of internet services at any place,” said the minister during a presser in Islamabad alongside caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi. A day earlier, Solangi turned down the possibility of an internet shutdown on February 8, saying that local administrations haveRead More
SCULPTED WHISPERS: Echoes of a melting world exhibition 2024
DNA ISLAMABAD, FEB 6: The Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) Pakistan, in partnership with the Government of Gilgit Baltistan, Tourism, Sports, Culture, Archaeology & Museums Department, and as well as local artists, arrangedanart and advocacy exhibition titled “Sculpted Whispers: Echoes of a Melting World”, as part of broader GB Winter Sports Festival, from 21 – 26 January. This was a public exhibition, held by the riverside in Shishkat, GulmitGojal, in Hunza district, engaging people from all walks of life including community members, policy makers, social activists, studentsand tourists. “SculptedRead More