Friday, October 4th, 2024
The PTI versus Yellow Vest Protests of France
Qamar Bashir During my tenure as Press Minister in France, I witnessed firsthand the chaos of the Yellow Vest movement, which erupted in November 2018. The protests, sparked by rising fuel taxes and economic grievances, quickly evolved into a larger anti-government movement. Every weekend, thousands of protesters wearing yellow vests swarmed Paris, particularly targeting the posh Champs-Élysées, where the Embassy of Pakistan was located. The protests frequently spiraled into violence, with vandals setting vehicles ablaze, smashing windows of luxury boutiques, looting high-end stores, and even targeting banks by pulling outRead More
Govt mulls Governor’s rule in KP
DNAISLAMABAD: The federal government is mulling imposition of Governor rule in the KP province. The KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi met with the Prime Minister on Friday.Sources close to this development revealed that both sides discussed as to how to control situation in the KP. Sources claim Governor Faisal Kundi also supported the idea of Governor rule, but it was not decided when the government will go for this extreme step.The sources are of the view that many ministers think any such step before the SCO summit may be avoided.
PHC grants pre-arrest bail to KP CM, prohibits his arrest in all cases
PESHAWAR, OCT 04 (DNA) — Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Friday halted arrest of Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur in all the cases registered against him till October 25. The CM had filed an application in the court through his counsel Alam Khan Advocate expressing a fear of arrest by Islamabad and Rawalpindi police and requested PHC to grant him pre-arrest bail. The counsel of the petitioner told the court that there were cases against Ali Amin in Islamabad and Rawalpindi and the petitioner who was a sitting chiefRead More
PSBA Elects New Leadership: Muhammad Munir Khanani appointed Chairman
KARACHI, OCT 4 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Stock Brokers Association (PSBA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on October 4, 2024, under the Chairmanship of Dr. Yasir Mahmood, the Senior Vice-Chairman. The members adopted all resolutions submitted. The financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, were also presented during the AGM. Members unanimously approved and adopted; a) the audited financial statements & reports 2023-24; b) the appointment of auditor, M. Saleem Associates, for the year 2025; c) the minutes of the 3rd AGM; and d) the AnnualRead More
On World Teachers Day, President Zardari emphasises teachers’ empowerment, recognition
ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (APP) As the international community observes World Teachers’ Day on Saturday, President Asif Ali Zardari urged the countrymen to reaffirm their commitment to empowering the teachers, besides ensuring their respect and recognition. “On this day, let us reaffirm our commitment to empowering our teachers and ensuring that they receive the respect, support, and recognition they deserve. Let’s commit to improving our education system by investing in the capacity building and professional development of our teachers,” the president said in his message to the nation on the Day.Read More
US Deputy Chief of Mission explores Lahore’s Rich and Diverse Culture
Lahore, OCT 4 /DNA/ — On her inaugural visit to Lahore, U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Natalie Baker, joined by U.S. Consul General Kristin Hawkins, explored how U.S.-Pakistan partnerships have been strengthening bilateral trade and investment, cultural preservation efforts, and educational opportunities for youth in Punjab. DCM Baker met with representatives of U.S. businesses to discuss how American companies are generating high-quality jobs for Pakistani youth and giving back to Pakistani communities through a wide range of corporate initiatives. In a strong show of support for gender equity, DCM BakerRead More