Tuesday, May 14th, 2024
Japanese Singer’s performance held at the Embassy of Japan Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, MAY 14 /DNA/ – A special event featuring a performance by young Japanese musician Kenta Shoji was held at the residence of WADA Mitsuhiro, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan on Tuesday, attended by a number of guests and music lovers. As the event started, Mr. KENTA first mesmerised the audience with his mastery over playing the piano which was followed by captivating songs that he sung in Japanese, English and Urdu language . The singer from Kyoto, Japan, took the audience by surprise when he sang popular Pakistani hitsRead More
Biased media representation in the West fuels anti-Muslim sentiments: Dr Abdul Samad
DNA ISLAMABAD, MAY 14: Anti-Muslim prejudice in the West is largely fueled by biased media portrayal and stereotypical representation, reinforcing negative perceptions. Additionally, political institutions exploit and amplify these prejudices for their own gain, further deepening discriminatory attitudes. This was observed by Dr Abdul Samad, assistant director of the Muslim Philanthropy Initiative at Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, who delivered a lecture on ‘US Muslims, Their Philanthropic Contributions, and Impact of Islamophobia’ at the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS). The session was joined by Khalid Rahman, chairman IPS,Read More
U.S. Ambassador Blome affirms support for Pakistan’s democracy
ISLAMABAD, MAY 14: /DNA/ – U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome met today with the Minister of Law and Justice and Human Rights Azam Nazeer Tarar to discuss a broad range of issues important to the bilateral relationship, including judicial independence, upholding human rights, and strengthening the rule of law. Ambassador Blome expressed U.S. support for Pakistan’s democracy and continued economic, political, and social development.
Justice Sattar again raises concerns over alleged interference in judicial affairs
ISLAMABAD, MAY 14: Islamabad High Court’s Justice Babar Sattar has written another letter to IHC Chief Justice Aamir Farooq regarding the alleged interference in judicial affairs. In his letter, Justice Sattar wrote, “In the audio leaks case, I was given a message to back off. I was told to back off from scrutinizing the surveillance system, but I did not pay any heed to such threats.” He insisted that such messages risked causing substantial damage to the process of justice, adding that the focus of the malicious campaign appears toRead More
Pakistan’s economic independence depends on FBR independence
ISLAMABAD, MAY 14 /DNA/ – Murtaza Mughal, President of Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW), said on Tuesday that Pakistan’s economic autonomy is contingent upon the Federal Board of Revenue’s autonomy. He stated that FBR should have autonomy in order to boost the nation’s limping economy. In a statement issued today, Dr. Murtaza Mughal stated that one of the most important institutions, like FBR, should be liberated from the control of members of the political elite. He said that as long as FBR remains the slave of politicians, Pakistan will have toRead More
Cell phones a severe threat to children’s eyesight: AST
Phone addiction a significant health risk: Dr. Tayyab Afghani ISLAMABAD, MAY 14 /DNA/ – The leading ophthalmologist at Al-Shifa Trust, Prof. Dr. Tayyab Afghani, said on Tuesday that smartphones have developed into a significant risk for youngsters. Mobile phones keep children connected at all times and serve many positive purposes, but overuse has become common, leading to serious eye complications, he said. Talking to media men, Dr. Tayyab Afghani said smartphones can have severe and long-lasting effects on children’s eye health. He said parents and teachers should know about theRead More