Sunday, May 19th, 2024
Debt servicing economy’s biggest issue as public debt rises to over Rs39.5tr
ISLAMABAD, MAY 19 /DNA/ – The governments’ borrowing policy over the last decade has brought the country to the brink, as the debt servicing has now become the biggest challenge on expenditures front in the federal budget in the wake of huge domestic and foreign borrowings, as Pakistan’s external public debt rose by $1.2 billion in six months to $86.35 billion as of Sept, 2023. APBF president Syed Maaz Mahmood, quoting the data, pointed out that the external debt was recorded at $86.36billion and domestic debt was recorded at Rs39.5Read More
PM for necessary arrangements to bring back students from Kyrgyz Republic
LAHORE, May 19 (DNA): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday contacted Ambassador of Pakistan in the Kyrgyz Republic Hassan Ali Zaigham and directed him for making necessary arrangements for a special flight being sent to Bishkek this evening to bring back Pakistani students. The special aeroplane will bring back 130 students to Pakistan on Sunday night, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release. At the instructions of the prime minister, the government of Pakistan will bear all the expenses of the special plane. The prime ministerRead More
Shaping Social Morals and Propagating Cultural Values through Electronic Media and Role of the Regulator
(Part 2) By Imran Ghaznavi In the contemporary world, electronic media stands as a formidable force. It influences societal norms, shapes public opinion, and disseminates cultural values. Its pervasive presence, spanning television, radio, and digital platforms, confers upon it a significant responsibility. This responsibility encompasses the dual roles of shaping societal morals and propagating cultural values. Effective Electronic Media Regulatory Authority is crucial in engaging stakeholders and safeguarding public interest. Electronic media, with its vast reach and influence, plays a pivotal role in shaping social morals. Television programs, news broadcasts,Read More
PHF committed to revival of hockey: Bugti
The President of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) says the Army Chief has graciously extended the offer of complimentary medical care for all hockey players at military-operated hospitals Exclusive Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD: President of the Pakistan Hockey Federation, Tariq Hussain Bugti has emphasized the comprehensive efforts underway for the revival of hockey in Pakistan. He highlighted the significant gestures exhibited by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of the Army Staff General Asim Munir towards the national hockey team, underscoring their deep commitment and keen interest in promoting hockeyRead More
Balochistan govt to extend all-out support to Pak hockey team
Mir Jan Muhammad Musuri Bugti encouraged the players and said that the Pakistan hockey team showed the best performance in the Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Cup and proved that even today the spirit of winning is still there in the national team DNA ISLAMABAD: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti’s elder brother Mir Jan Muhammad Masuri Bugti visited the ongoing national camp at Naseer Banda Hockey Stadium Islamabad. President PHF Tariq Bugti, Secretary General, Olympian Rana Mujahid Ali and Chief Editor of English newspaper Islamabad Post, Ansar Mahmood Bhatti wereRead More
Empowered youth key to regional development: Ambassador Durrani
ISLAMABAD, MAY 18 /DNA/ – Not arms, but critical thinking, unity, and passion for change can drive the youth of this region forward. They need to have an inquisitive mind to question socio-economic injustices. These remarks were made by Ambassador Durrani, Pakistan’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, addressing a gathering of Afghan and Pakistani youth leaders, hosted by the Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) as part of Pak-AfghanYouth Peace Initiative – Building Bridges, Improving Perceptions. The envoy urged the youth from both sides to take an active role inRead More