Alvi wants ECP to announces reserved seats for SIC DNA ISLAMABAD: Regarding the National Assembly session, although it is scheduled to be convened on February 29, the President has not granted consent to the summary submitted by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. According to sources within the President House, the delay is attributed to the fact that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has not yet announced reserved seats for some parties, leaving the house incomplete. It appears that the President is specifically waiting for the ECP to declare seatsRead More

DNA LAHORE: After participating in the Lahore Literary Festival held from 23rd to 25th February, the acclaimed Portuguese writer José Luis Peixoto will be in Islamabad between Monday 26th till Wednesday 28th. In Islamabad, Monday 26th at the Pakistan Academy of Letters, the author will engage with Pakistanis writers, journalists, and intellectuals. The next day José Luis Peixoto will interact with audiences of students and professors from Islamabad Universities, NUST – National University of Science and Technology on Tuesday 27th, and NUML – National University of Modern Languages on WednesdayRead More

By Fakhar-e-Alam PESHAWAR, Feb 25 (APP/DNA): Known as architectural wonder with rare wood craftsmanship like many other Mughal-era artifacts, Sethi House is a unique building of Peshawar needs proper projection on digital media to attract foreign tourists and architectural lovers. Constructed by Sethi family in 1886, Sethi House is a historical building of the British era carrying a unique architectural value and eye-catching wood designs is an amalgamation of Muslims and Vernacular Uzbakistan’s architecture could attract foreign tourists in droves if properly showcased on digital media through short videos andRead More

DNA ISLAMABAD, FEB 25: Air Chief Marshal (Retired) Hakimullah passed away at the age of 88 at PAF Hospital, Islamabad on Friday after a prolonged illness. The Former Air Chief was laid to rest at his native village, Sheikh Kali in Charsadda with full military honours. A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Air Force presented gun salute at his grave. After the burial, floral wreaths were placed at the grave of the deceased on behalf of President of Pakistan, Prime Minister, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Chief ofRead More

The JUI chief’s recent departure from his traditionally pro-Establishment stance is conspicuous, as his anti-Establishment rhetoric floods social media channels. His frustration is palpable, stemming from his party’s inability to secure significant representation at both provincial and federal levels, thereby diminishing his bargaining power Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Islamabad: With the PML-N poised to assume government leadership later this week, potentially extending into the following week, anticipation is building for the inclusion of the PPP in the federal cabinet during the second phase. While the PPP leadership has explicitly stated theirRead More

ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (APP/DNA): The holy month of Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune, is being observed throughout northern Sindh tonight with due religious fervour and devotion. On this occasion, the administration of Allah Wali Masjid in Sukkur, different masjids have chalked out programmes including holding Waiz (religious sermons) and dua-mahfils today. Besides, religious sermons highlighting the significance of Shab-e-Barat will be delivered at various mosques after Maghrib prayers alongside holding special munajat after Esha prayers in Sukkur, Khairpur, Shikarpur, Ghotki, Larkana, Jacobabad and other districts of northern Sindh. The MayorRead More