Sunday, September 29th, 2024
KKAWF, Serena Hotels unite for 8th edition of “Save Tomorrow” Run & Walk
ISLAMABAD, 29 Sept (DNA) – Karim Khan Afridi Welfare Foundation (KKAWF) and Serena Hotels successfully hosted the 8th edition of the “Save Tomorrow” Run & Walk, highlighting their shared commitment to addressing the issue of drug abuse in society. The event, held at Fatima Jinnah Park (F-9 Park) in Islamabad, drew over 500 participants, representing students, teachers, diplomats, families, differently-abled persons, all eager to highlight the perils of drug overdose, raise awareness about prevention and remember those who have lost their lives to this menace. The event was also supportedRead More
COMSTECH-Mauritania to collaborate
ISLAMABAD, SEP 29 (DNA) — COMSTECH- the OIC Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation has announced research fellowships for students, scholars and institutions in Mauritania in order to strengthen the ties and build scientific capacity in Mauritania. According to an official source, these research fellowships have been announced by the COMSTECH and National Agency for Scientific Research and Innovation, Mauritania under the Joint Science and Technology Capacity Building Program.COMSTECH shares a long-standing brotherly relationship with Mauritania and this program will further strengthen the scientific cooperation between the two countries. UnderRead More
Army, WAPDA, Customs reach quarter final in National Junior Hockey C’ship
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Army, WAPDA and Customs teams reached into the quarter-final round of on-going 37th National Junior Hockey Championship at the Naseer Banda Hockey Ground, Islamabad. Pakistan Navy Director Sports Captain Muhammad Kamran was the chief guest on the fifth day of the championship while tournament director Olympian Anjum Saeed and other dignities were also present on the occasion which was organised by Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF). In group round matches, WAPDA team reached the quarter-final round by winning 10-0 against Balochistan. Yasir Babar, Muhammad Hassan, NadeemRead More
Aurangzeb says ‘DNA’ of Pakistan’s economy needs fundamental reform for IMF deal to be last one
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 29: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb stated Sunday that Pakistan economy’s “DNA needed to be fundamentally changed” to ensure that the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreement is the country’s final one. The minister also stated that Pakistan must declare a “nuclear war” against the cash-based economy as part of the reforms. The minister made the remarks during a news conference in Islamabad, where he, sitting alongside chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), outlined many fiscal issues and the government’s efforts to address them. At the startRead More
Pak Boards team wins match in 37th National Junior Hockey Championship
ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP): In the ongoing 37th National Junior Hockey Championship 2024, the Pakistan Boards Hockey team secured a thrilling 1-0 victory over Sindh B in a closely contested match. The match was held at the Pakistan Sports Complex, where both teams showcased exceptional skill and sportsmanship. The Chief Guest for today’s match was the Chief Executive Officer of the Inter Board Coordination Commission (IBCC), Dr. Ghulam Ali Mallah, accompanied by the Vice President of the Pakistan Hockey Federation, Mr. Muhammad Ramzan Jamali. The esteemed guests were warmly welcomedRead More
Pakistan slams Israel’s growing adventurism in ME
ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (DNA): Pakistan on Sunday strongly condemned the growing Israeli adventurism in the Middle East and said that its unbridled attacks on civilian populations and disregard of international law have reached alarming levels. “For the last several days, Israeli forces have engaged in unacceptable violation of the sovereignty of Lebanon, relentlessly targeting civilian population centers, and undermining its stability and security. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims of Israeli aggression and the people of Lebanon,” the Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a pressRead More