Lahore, JUL 30: Sardar Kamal, the celebrated comedian actor known for his significant contributions to Pakistani cinema and theater, has passed away at the age of 52. Kamal, who died of a heart attack, was a beloved figure in the entertainment industry, recognised for his remarkable talent and infectious humor. His mortal remains will be transported to Faisalabad, his hometown, where his funeral will be held. Throughout his illustrious career, Sardar Kamal starred in over 30 films, bringing laughter and joy to audiences with his impeccable comedic timing. His contributionsRead More

Official warns of problems if Pakistani expatriates are not given due training to improve their behaviour DNA ISLAMABAD: In a worrying development that might have far-reaching consequences for hundreds and thousands of Pakistanis, several Gulf countries have expressed their concerns regarding Pakistani expatriates and labour force. The revelation was made during a Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis during which Secretary Overseas Pakistanis Dr Arshad apprised the forum that the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait have voiced reservations on various issues related to overseasRead More

ISLAMABAD, JUL 30 (DNA) — Dr Samuel Rizk, the UNDP Resident Representative in Pakistan, emphasized global solidarity and collective action to tackle shared global, regional and national development challenges such as inequality, pandemics and climate change. He urged policymakers to prioritize education, health, economic empowerment, institutional accountability, and resilience to climate-change for individual and collective well-being. He was speaking at the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) here on Monday. “When we look at the current state of global affairs, we see a set of interlinked global problems that no country isRead More

ISLAMABAD, JUL 30 /DNA/ – The seventh round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was held today in Islamabad. The Sri Lankan delegation was led by Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane while the Pakistan side was headed by Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi. The Consultations were held in a cordial and constructive atmosphere. The two sides reviewed the entire range of bilateral relations and reaffirmed the resolve to further strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation. It was agreed to enhance bilateral dialogue and exchanges and to strengthen theRead More

ISLAMABAD, JUL 30: The Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) in collaboration with Pakistan House hosted the launch of the book titled, ‘The Lost War: Why the Taliban Re-emerged to Claim Victory in Afghanistan’, authored by Brigadier Ishaq Ahmed Khattak (Retd) at its premises.  Speaking at the event, the author reflected on his challenging yet rewarding journey as an author. He noted that capturing the memories of the tumultuous years during the US invasion posed significant complexities, especially in addressing the book’s central question: why the Taliban re-emerged to claim victoryRead More