Friday, April 5th, 2024
Chairman PRCS meets DG Rangers Sindh to discuss humanitarian efforts
KARACHI, APR 5: /DNA/ – Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari, the Chairman of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), convened a significant meeting for discussion with Major General Azhar Waqas, the Director General (DG) of Rangers Sindh, at the Pakistan Rangers Sindh Headquarters on Friday. The meeting centered on ongoing humanitarian initiatives in Sindh province. During the dialogue, Chairman Laghari underscored PRCS’s steadfastness and commitment, especially during challenging circumstances like the devastating 2022 flood. Through partnerships with esteemed organizations such as the IFRC, ICRC, and Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, PRCSRead More
CJCSC Gen Mirza, President Zardari express resolve to stamp out terrorism
ISLAMABAD, APR 5: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza and President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday expressed the “resolve to stamp out the scourge of terrorism” from the country. The development came as Gen Mirza met Zardari at the Presidency, according to an official handout. The CJCSC felicitated the president on assuming this office and briefed him about the country’s security situation as well as the operational preparedness of the armed forces. Gen Mirza highlighted that the armed forces “had the capability to effectively dealRead More
Brunei High Commissioner hosts Ifar for Rising Stars Hockey Club
Sports Desk/DNA ISLAMABAD: High Commissioner Col (r) Kamal Ahmed of Brunei extended a gracious gesture by hosting an iftar dinner for the players of the Rising Stars Hockey Club at his residence. It’s noteworthy that Ambassador Kamal himself is an active member of the Rising Stars Hockey Club. With warmth and hospitality, the esteemed diplomat welcomed the hockey players, affirming his commitment to continue organizing such events in the future. His dedication to fostering camaraderie and support within the hockey community is commendable. In response, the players expressed their heartfeltRead More
Rallies held across Pakistan against Israeli aggression in Gaza on Quds Day
GAZA, APR 5: Political parties including Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) and Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) carried out rallies across the country in support of the Palestinians and against the Israeli aggression in Gaza on Quds Day. The rallies are being staged in different cities across the country including Quetta, Muzaffarabad, Kashmore, Bhalwal, Parachinar, Chichawatni, Rajanpur and Jacobabad.
White powder in threat letters sent to judges contained ‘10% arsenic’
ISLAMABAD: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has received the forensic report of the powder found in mysterious letters sent to the judges of the high courts and the Supreme Court, sources told Geo News. At least four judges of the SC, eight of the Islamabad High Court and six of the Lahore High Court received letters, creating fear in the judiciary. The latest judge to receive the threatening letter was LHC’s Justice Ali Baqar Najafi. The CTD lodged two FIRs against unknown people and launched an inquiry into the matter.Read More
PM Shehbaz set to embark on first foreign visit to Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD, APR 5 /DNA/ – Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 6 to 8 April 2024, during the last days of Ramadan. This would be the Prime Minister’s first foreign visit since his election. The Prime Minister will be accompanied by Ministers for Foreign Affairs, Defence; EAD, Finance, Information and Economic Affairs. He will perform Umrah and offer prayers at the Masjid Nabwi Al-Sharif. The Prime Minister is expected to meet the Crown Prince and Prime Minister HRH Mohammad bin SalmanRead More