Tuesday, September 10th, 2024
Goodbye Monal
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 10 (DNA) – One of Pakistan’s most iconic landmarks, the Monal Restaurant, has officially closed its doors following a Supreme Court ruling. The closure marks a bittersweet moment for both the restaurant’s staff and management, who must now say goodbye to an establishment that has been part of their lives for many years. Equally, food lovers, local residents, and foreign tourists are left disappointed, not only losing a popular dining destination but also a must-visit tourist spot. Though farewells are never easy, especially to places rich with memories,Read More
President lauds services of A.Q.Khan Hospital Trust, assures his support
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 10 (DNA) – President Asif Ali Zardari has assured the Chairperson of Abdul Qadeer Khan Hospital Trust, Dr. Dina Khan , of his support to the Trust that provides free medical and healthcare services to the deprived and marginalized section of the society. He commended the services of the Trust offering accessible healthcare to the needy people. The President expressed these views during a meeting with the delegation of Dr. A.Q. Khan Hospital Trust, led by Dr. Dina Khan, daughter of Mohsin-e-Pakistan Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan (Late), atRead More
PFUJ President condemns arrest of Mirpur Journalist
MIRPUR-AJK, SEP 10 (DNA) — Muhammad Afzal Butt, the President of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has strongly condemned the arrest of journalist Zaffar Mughal in Mirpur. Speaking via video link from Islamabad during a protest rally organized by the Kashmir Press Club, Afzal Butt described the actions against Mughal as retaliatory and expressed deep concern among the journalist community in Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Afzal Butt demanded the immediate release of Mughal within 24 hours and called for the Prime Minister to establish a high-levelRead More
NA speaker demands immediate release of PTI lawmakers
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 10 – A day after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers were chased within the Parliament’s premises, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq Tuesday reprimanded the Islamabad Inspector General (IG) of Police Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, demanding their immediate release. “You cannot arrest anyone from the Parliament House or lodges. These parliamentarians should be released immediately,” said the speaker. Sadiq added that he is “very saddened” by this incident and also watched the footage of PTI leader Sher Afzal Marwat’s arrest. “What way was it to arrest a parliamentarian?” the speakerRead More
Thriving Without the IMF
Muhammad Faiq Shah In the contemporary global economic system, many developing nations, including Pakistan, rely on external financial support to stabilize their economies. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other multilateral institutions have often been a lifeline for Pakistan, providing much-needed financial assistance to cope with fiscal deficits, inflation, and external debt crises. However, the reliance on external entities can result in stringent conditions that often lead to domestic policy challenges, increased debt, and economic vulnerability. This raises an important question: Can Pakistan achieve sustainable development and prosperity without theRead More
Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori awarded Ethiopia’s highest honor for services
KARACHI, SEPT 10 (DNA) – In a prestigious ceremony held at Governor House, Governor Sindh, Kamran Khan Tessori was awarded Ethiopia’s highest honor, the Ethio-Pakistan Fraternity Award, by Ethiopian Ambassador and Special Envoy, Dr. Jamal Beker. The award was presented in recognition of Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori’s exceptional contributions to strengthening bilateral relations between Pakistan and Ethiopia. Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori expressed his gratitude to Ambassador Dr. Jamal Beker for the honor. He emphasized that the bilateral relations between Pakistan and Ethiopia have reached new heights of strengthRead More