Friday, February 9th, 2024
Caretaker Govt fulfilled pledge to hold peaceful, orderly polls: Solangi
ISLAMABAD, Feb 9 (APP/DNA): Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi on Friday, felicitating nation over the peaceful and orderly conduct of general elections, said the caretaker government had fulfilled the solemn pledge of holding elections in line with time-frame, given by Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). Addressing a press conference along with Caretaker Interior Minister Dr Gohar Ijaz, he said despite speculations and multiple challenges,”we have consistently stood by our stand regarding the conduct of elections”. Replying to a question, he said there was noRead More
Electoral report card: Which high-profile politicians scored high, who couldn’t keep up
ISLAMABAD, FEB 9: All of Pakistan has its eyes on only one thing: the election 2024 result board where arch rivals PML-N and PTI with its independent candidates are battling it out, with PPP a close third (as of 4pm, Feb 9). While clarity has to emerge on how the possibly historic government will be formed, Dawn.com has rounded up some of the key players and how they’ve fared in the elections where predictions are in a stand-off with surprises. Maryam Nawaz wins NA-119, Lahore PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz won her first-everRead More
Election 2024, Revenge and retribution
By: Qamar Bashir Press Secretary to the President(Rtd), Former Press Minister at Embassy of Pakistan to France, Former MD, SRBC On election day, a multifaceted portrayal emerges from both social and traditional media, heralding the peaceful conclusion of the voting process. Despite efforts from all political parties, including state machinery, to diminish PTI’s influence, they misread the pulse of Pakistani voters. The dynamics of voting were reshaped by factors such as the influx of young and women voters, increased digital literacy and penetration, and the pervasive influence of social mediaRead More
Pakistan’s exports to Afghanistan increase by 3.63% in 6 months
Pakistan’s exports to Afghanistan increase by 3.63% in 6 months ISLAMABAD, Feb 9 (APP/DNA): Pakistan’s export of goods and services to Afghanistan witnessed an increase of 3.63 per cent during the first six months of the current fiscal year (2023-24) as compared to the exports of the corresponding period of last year, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported. The overall exports to Afghanistan were recorded at US $260.716 million during July-December (2023-24) against exports of US $251.580 million during July-December (2022-23), SBP data revealed. On a year-to-year basis, the exportsRead More
Balochistan launches solar projects under CPEC
DNA ISLAMABAD: Balochistan Caretaker Chief Minister Mir Ali Mardan Khan Domki inaugurated an extensive solarization project of converting of various public department buildings including educational, institutions, healthcare facilities and civic departments over renewables that will provide clean, affordable and uninterrupted power supply to the public facilities of Balochistan. The Balochistan government, with the support of Chinese government, has completed the solarization of 12 educational institutions, computer labs & hospitals that have been equipped with modern solar power facilities. The Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong participated in the inaugural ceremonyRead More
Floral Art Society Pak elects new office bearers
DNA ISLAMABAD: FASP Magnolia Chapter’s General Body Meeting was held at the Presidency. The First Lady, Mrs Samina Alvi very graciously hosted the occasion. A competition titled, “Imposed Class” was arranged. The members were divided into two categories, Novice and Experienced. The same props and plant material was provided to the contestants and they were asked to create their own designs. Nusrat Bilal, Shaista Khawar, Wiqarunnisa Boolani and Aisha Zahid were the esteemed judges. The competition ended in one hour and the formal meeting started with Farah Khursheed’s welcoming words.Read More