Saturday, November 9th, 2024
Mushahid calls Bangladesh change ‘Historic Opportunity’ for Pakistan
Mushahid calls for strategic ties with Bangladesh as now it’s ‘Muslim Bengal’ which rejects Indian hegemony, urges visa-free & open trade ISLAMABAD, NOV 9 /DNA/ – Speaking at Islamabad Literature Festival here today, Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed said that the historic change in Bangladesh has changed the strategic landscape of South Asia, opening up historic opportunities for Pakistan. At a panel on ‘Pakistan-Bangladesh Relations’ which he shared with author Ikram Sehgal, Mushahid said Bangladesh’s people call the Student Revolution against the pro-India Haseena Wajid regime as the ‘Second Liberation’, which, Read More
Pakistan Navy assumes guard duties at mausoleum of Dr. Allama Iqbal
LAHORE, NOV 9 /DNA/ – An impressive Change of Guard Ceremony was held at the mausoleum of Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal as the nation celebrated the 147th birth anniversary of Mufakkir-e-Pakistan, the visionary behind the ideology of an independent Muslim state in the subcontinent. A smartly attired contingent of the Pakistan Navy took over guard duties from the Pakistan Rangers (Punjab). Commander Central Punjab, Pakistan Navy, Rear Admiral Azhar Mahmood graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and paid homage to the National Poet. Commander Central Punjab laid a floralRead More
FinMin Aurangzeb underscores ‘credibility gap’ affecting relations with IMF
ISLAMABAD, NOV 9 (DNA): Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has lamented an existing credibility gap with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) affecting Islamabad’s relations with the Washington-based lender. Talking to reporters in Islamabad, Aurangzeb said the country faced a trust and credibility gap in the eyes of the Fund because what was uttered and committed, was not implemented fully. His remarks come as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led government has begun preparations for high-stakes discussions with the lender next week amid the Federal Bureau of Revenue’s (FBR) tax shortfall of Rs189 billionRead More
Guard change ceremony held at Allama Iqbal’s mausoleum to commemorate his 147th birth anniversary
LAHORE, Nov 09 (APP/DNA):A solemn and dignified ceremony of guard change was held at the Mausoleum of the Thinker of Pakistan,Hazrat Allama Muhammad Iqbal (RA),commemorating his 147th birth anniversary,here on Saturday. During the ceremony,a smart contingent of the Pakistan Navy assumed the duties of honorary guards, while the departing contingent of Pakistan Rangers Punjab respectfully handed over their responsibilities. Rear Admiral Azhar Mahmood,Commander Central Punjab of the Pakistan Navy,led the tribute by laying a wreath and offering prayers at the mausoleum. He also conducted an inspection of the Pakistan RangersRead More
PILOT HANDS-ON HOSPITALITY SKILLS TRAINING IN SKARDU AND GILGIT
SKARDU, Nov 9 (DNA): joint initiative led by Dato’ Dr. Mustafa Mohd Zain, former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), and Mr. Naqi Azam, former senior international banker and founder of the proposed Institute of Culture, Communication, and Information Technology (CCIT), successfully launched hands-on hospitality skills workshops in Skardu and Gilgit districts, Gilgit-Baltistan. 2. Hosted by Mr. Ashfaque Ahmad, General Manager of the Gilgit-Baltistan Rural Support Programme (GBRSP), in collaboration with Gilgit Baltistan Tourism Department and the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Gilgit-Baltistan, the training was delivered byRead More