Friday, August 16th, 2024
Allama Mashriqi’s Funeral – One of the Largest in World History
By Nasim Yousaf Allama Inayatullah Khan Al-Mashriqi (1888-1963), a valiant freedom fighter and founder of the Khaksar Movement, passed away on August 27, 1963. His funeral, which I witnessed at around the age of 10 on August 29, 1963, in Lahore, was one of the largest in world history, with estimates of the crowd ranging between one hundred thousand and one million mourners. This article commemorates the 61st death anniversary of Mashriqi and offers a detailed account of the funeral attended by his devoted followers and admirers. Mashriqi’s political lifeRead More
UNDP GLOG-II project benefiting people massively
ISLAMABAD, AUG 16 (DNA) — The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently hosted an exposure visit for journalists, showcasing the significant achievements of the GLOF-II Project. The visit provided journalists with a firsthand view of the project’s impact on local communities across the targeted valleys, says a press release issued here on Friday. During the visit, journalists observed several key achievements of the GLOF-II Project including 70 channels, 19,859 meters in length, benefiting 9,512 men and 9,262 women, protection walls of 178 schemes, benefiting 15,354 men and 14,955 women. They alsoRead More
Punjab govt to offer Rs14 per unit reduction in electricity bills
LAHORE, AUG 16: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif announced on Friday a significant reduction in electricity bills for Punjab’s residents. In a press conference held in Lahore, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president stated that consumers using up to 500 units of electricity in Punjab would receive a relief of Rs 14 per unit for August and September. Addressing the media alongside Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, Sharif expressed his concern over the ongoing economic challenges faced by the public, particularly the rising inflation and surging electricity costs. “I amRead More
Malaysia seeks high-tech industrial cooperation with Pakistan, Syafik Firdaus
ISLAMABAD, AUG 16 /DNA/ – Speaking at the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), Syafik Firdaus Hasbullah, Deputy Head of Mission for Malaysia, called for increased cooperation between Pakistan and Malaysia in defense and security, science and technology, renewable energy, and climate change besides education, culture, and people to people contact. He noted that Malaysian exports to Pakistan had mainly focused on the agricultural sector, textiles, and chemical products, with less emphasis on high-tech industry cooperation. While identifying the core areas of cooperation between the two countries, he stressed the needRead More
PN Ship Hunain visits Turkiye, conducts exercise Turgutreis-X with Turkish Navy
ISLAMABAD, AUG 16 /DNA/ – The newly commissioned Pakistan Navy Ship HUNAIN, during maiden voyage from Romania to Pakistan, visited Turkiye and participated in EX TURGUTREIS-X with Turkish Coast Guard Ship GELIBOLU. The exercise focused on various Joint Maritime Operations with the aim to enhance interoperability between both Navies. Earlier, PNS HUNAIN visited Turkish Naval ports at Golcuk and Aksaz. Upon arrival at the ports, the ship was received by Senior Officials of Pakistan Embassy and Turkish Navy. During stay at Golcuk, Commanding Officer of PNS HUNAIN called on TurkishRead More
Army Chief Public Relation Offensive and…
By Qamar Bashir The Army Chief, General Syed Asim Munir, has identified three major issues—terrorism, digital terrorism, and the slow pace of accountability for the perpetrators of the May 9 riots—as highly detrimental to national security, safety, and the progress and development of Pakistan. To address these issues, he has been working aggressively on two fronts: kinetic and administrative actions on one hand, and an aggressive and effective public relations and public diplomacy offensive on the other. This combination is designed to bring these issues within tolerable ranges by leveragingRead More