Friday, March 8th, 2024
President directs immediate release of radiation machine for cancer patients
Islamabad, MAR 8 /DNA/ – President Arif Alvi has upheld the decision of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) directing the Collector of Customs, Lahore to get released a radiation machine within 07 days, for the treatment of cancer patients, which had been lying with M/s Gerry’s Dnata (Pvt) Ltd since 2023. He directed the release keeping in view the sensitive nature of the equipment and the noble cause of serving humanity, particularly the cancer patients. He stressed that in case of non-compliance the Collector Customs shall initiate necessary proceedings asRead More
President Ilham Aliyev: We take pride in Azerbaijan being a multinational and multiconfessional country
BAKU, MAR 6 /DNA/ – President Ilham Aliyev has welcomed participants to the international conference “Embracing Diversity: Tackling Islamophobia in 2024” held in Baku. The event, coinciding with the approaching holy month of Ramadan and the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, carries profound significance. Aliyev emphasized the importance of addressing Islamophobia and fostering diversity. Regrettably, Islamophobia trends across the world are on the rise. We are witnessing the portrayal of Islam as a potential threat, with doubt, discrimination and open hatred against the Muslims becoming increasingly widespread with each passingRead More
President Arif Alvi given farewell guard of honour
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi was presented with a farewell guard of honour on Friday, marking the culmination of his term as the 13th head of state, while Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari is poised to become the new president with the support of the allied parties in tomorrow’s election. Alvi was sworn in on September 9, 2018, as the president and his term ended last year but due to the absence of the electoral college for the election of president, he continued to serve in theRead More
PTI-SIC candidate Mehmood Achakzai seeks postponement of presidential election
ISLAMABAD, MAR 8: Achakzai has asked the ECP to delay the polls as the electoral college for the presidential poll is incomplete. Just hours before the presidential elections, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) backed candidate Mehmood Khan Achakzai has demanded the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) postpone the polls till the electoral college is completed.
CASS hosts seminar on ‘Climate Resilience
DNA ISLAMABAD, MAR 8: The Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS), Lahore, hosted a seminar titled ‘Climate Resilience & Strategic Preparedness: Safeguarding Pakistan’s Security Interests’. The event discussed the challenges that Pakistan faces in the wake of global climate change, which can potentially threaten state security and social cohesion. The seminar commenced with opening remarks by Mr Ameer Abdullah Khan, Senior Researcher at CASS, Lahore, who spoke about the different aspects in which climate change is interrelated with the national security of Pakistan. This was followed by a keynoteRead More
Canada, EU, Germany, Austria, Bulgaria & the UK host Ambassador for a Day as 6 young Pakistani Women shadow the Diplomats
DNA / MAHNOOR ANSAR Islamabad, Mar 8 – To celebrate International Women’s Day 2024, the High Commission of Canada hosted its second annual Ambassador for the Day on March 8th. This year, the initiative gained widespread support from the diplomatic community in Pakistan, including the Delegation of the European Union to Pakistan, the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Embassy of Austria, the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria, and the British High Commission Islamabad, as well as the Government of Pakistan including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,Read More