KARACHI, MAR 22 (DNA) — Federal Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Shahera Shahid on Friday, underscored the crucial role played by the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (Radio Pakistan), emphasizing its extensive reach across the nation with news delivery in multiple languages. During her visit to the PBC office, she addressed various issues including Radio Pakistan’s financial matters such as liabilities, salaries, and pensions, which are currently being discussed at higher levels for prompt resolution. Furthermore, she mentioned the government’s deliberation on enhancing financial self-sustainability for institutions with high expenses. The burden of powerRead More

ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP/DNA): President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday approved remission for the prisoners on the occasion of Pakistan Day annually observed on March 23 and Eid ul Fitr. The president granted a remission of 90 days each, for both occasions in sentences exercising his powers under Article 45 of the Constitution and Rule 15-A of the Rules of Business. However, the remission would not be applicable on the prisoners involved in murder, espionage and anti-state activities. Besides, the prisoners involved in rape, theft, robbery, kidnapping, terrorism and financialRead More

LAHORE, MAR 22 /DNA/ – Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has decided to constitute a Sports Advisory Council in which foreigner players and students would be its members. CM has also decided to reconstitute Punjab Sports Board and directed to avail the services of national and international coaches for the promotion of sports and training. CM presided over a meeting at Sports Department in which it was agreed to make multi-purpose sports grounds in 91 constituencies. A Special Planning Unit will be constituted in the Sports department to undertake planningRead More

MOSCOW, MAR 22 /DNA/ – A reception on the occasion of Pakistan National Day was held at Pakistan House on 21 March 2024. Senator Vladimir Chizhov and Mr Sergey Cheremin, Minister of the Government of Moscow, Head of the Department of Foreign Economic and International Relations of the City of Moscow were the chief guests of the event. In his address to the gathering, Ambassador Muhammad Khalid Jamali noted that Pakistan and Russia enjoy warm, friendly relations built on mutual trust & cooperation. He expressed  intention to work towards increasingRead More

ISLAMABAD, MAR 22 /DNA/ – To honor Pakistan Day, the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) organized a dynamic ceremony at its National Headquarters here on Friday. The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Secretary General PRCS, Muhammad Abidullah Khan, along with Mr. Peter (Piwi) Ophoff, Head of Delegation for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in Pakistan, Mr. Nicolas Lambert, Head of Delegation for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Pakistan, as well as delegates from the German Red Cross,Read More

ISLAMABAD, MAR 22 /DNA/ – Ambassador of the United Stated of America, Donald Blome called on the newly appointed Federal Minister for Petroleum, Musadik Malik. the ambassador extended his congratulations to Dr. Musadik Malik on assuming the office and expressed high hopes for the transformation of the energy sector. Federal Minister appreciated H.E. Ambassador Blome for always extending his support and reaffirmed that together both the countries can achieve the shared energy goals. Taking the opportunity, both sides discussed in detail the potential areas of cooperation, including technology transfer, investmentRead More