Wednesday, September 4th, 2024
AIOU hosts consultative session on ‘The Art of Parenting’ Manual Training”
ISLAMABAD, SEP 04 (DNA) — Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) recently convened a consultative meeting on “The Art of Parenting Manual,” focusing on training master trainers. The session aimed to develop strategies for equipping trainers with the skills to guide parents effectively on essential aspects of child development and upbringing. The meeting brought together experts from various sectors across Pakistan, including representatives from the Aga Khan University, Aga Khan Foundation Pakistan, the Ministry of Human Rights, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, National Institute of Psychology at Quaid-e-AzamRead More
Serena Hotels hosts panel on advancing disability rights, inclusion
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 4 /DNA/ – Serena Hotels, as part of its public diplomacy initiative Raabta, has organised a significant panel discussion titled “Building an Inclusive Society: Advancing Disability Rights and Inclusion.” The event, curated by Sidra Iqbal, has brought together leading experts and advocates in the field of disability rights to explore strategies and best practices for creating a more inclusive society. This discussion has aimed to raise awareness about the challenges faced by people with disabilities, share successful initiatives, promote collaboration among various stakeholders, and inspire concrete actions towardsRead More
Interior Minister, Ruet-e-Hilal Chairman discuss national unity
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meets Chairman Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabeer Azad ISLAMABAD, SEPT 4 /DNA/ – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Chairman Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Pakistan Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabeer Azad. During the meeting measures to establish peace and eliminate terrorism and sectarianism were discussed. In addition, matters related to Religious harmony, tolerance, and inter-sect unity were also discussed. Interior Minister said that terrorists have no religion, adding that scholars have always guided the nation in the fight against terrorism and stillRead More
Non-bailable arrest warrant issued for Ali Amin Gandapur
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 4: The District and Sessions Court of Islamabad has issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in connection with an arms and liquor recovery case. The warrant was issued after Gandapur’s application for exemption from attendance on medical grounds was rejected by the court. Civil Judge Shaista Khan Kundi, who presided over the case, ordered the Bhara Kahu station house officer (SHO) to arrest and produce Gandapur in court by tomorrow. “Where is the accused? The case has been called thrice sinceRead More
Govt says no electricity loadshedding being carried out in country
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 4 – Amid heightened scrutiny and ambiguity surrounding the independent power producers (IPPs) the federal government has claimed that no loadshedding is being carried out in the country due to generation shortfall. Speaking on the National Assembly floor on Wednesday, Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said that distribution companies (Discos) are carrying out load management in areas based on losses in corresponding feeders. The minister’s remarks come as the incumbent government faced much scrutiny owing to exorbitant electricity bills and hours-long power outages across the country —Read More
Legal expert weighs in on rumours about postponement of JCP meeting by CJP Isa
ISLAMABAD: For several days, widespread rumours claiming that Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa postponed the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) meeting in May to “facilitate the government’s judicial package”, which also provisions increasing judges’ retirement age to give “extension” to the top Supreme Court judge. The reality, however, might differ from the speculations making the rounds on various digital media platforms as argued by Reema Omer, a legal expert and lawyer, who has debunked the alleged reports in light of the minutes of the JCP’s meeting asRead More