Saturday, November 16th, 2024
US lawmakers urge President Biden to ‘advocate for immediate release of Imran Khan’
WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD, NOV 16: In a major development, dozens of US lawmakers have called on President Joe Biden to advocate for the immediate release of former prime minister Imran Khan and all other political prisoners in the country and ensure their safety in line with the findings of the UN Working Group report. In a letter to outgoing President Biden, as many as 46 members of the Congress on Friday urged him to take steps to act on the provisions of “H. Res. 901”, which was passed by the US HouseRead More
10 newborns killed, 16 critical in India hospital fire
New Delhi, Nov 16 (AFP/APP): A fire at the neonatal unit of an Indian hospital killed 10 newborns, authorities said Saturday, with another 16 clinging to life after a blaze blamed on a faulty oxygen machine. Building fires are common in India due to shoddy construction and a routine disregard for safety regulations. Friday night’s fire broke out at about 10:30 pm (1700 GMT) Friday at the Maharani Lakshmibai Medical College in Jhansi, around 450 kilometres (280 miles) south of the capital New Delhi. Footage fromRead More
Chairman PRCS meets President Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society in Baku
BAKU, /DNA/ – The Chairman of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari, held a significant meeting with, President of the Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society, Dr Novruz Aslanov, at the National Headquarters of the Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society in Baku on Friday. Mr Afaq Huseynzada Coordinator to Karabakh Regional Centre and Ms Jeyhun Mirzayev, Mr Sajjad Ali Kandhir and Ms Maryam were also present on the occasion. The meeting marked the first-ever interaction between the two National Societies, symbolizing a significant milestone in fostering stronger ties. BothRead More
NUML hosts launch of the Urdu version of “Muhammad (SAW): 11 Leadership Qualities that Changed the World”
ISLAMABAD, /DNA/ – The Arabic Department of the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) hosted a book launch today for the Urdu version of “Muhammad (SAW): 11 Leadership Qualities that Changed the World.” Authored by Nabeel Al Azmi (Late) and edited under the supervision of Col (R) Tahir Najeeb Raja, Regional Director of Mirpur at NUML, and translated by Rafea Tehseen, the book explores the transformative leadership principles exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H). The ceremony featured Lieutenant General (Retired) Sher Afgun as the chief guest, addressing anRead More
CDA Hospital celebrates World Diabetes Day
ISLAMABAD, NOV 16 /DNA/ – Capital Hospital, Islamabad, marked World Diabetes Day with a special event organized by the Endocrinology Department. The event was attended by key medical professionals, including Executive Director CDA hospital Dr. Naeem Taj, Head of the Endocrinology Department Dr. Sarwar Malik, Deputy director Dr suleman and all the specialist of capital hospital IslamabadThe primary objective of the event was to raise awareness about diabetes, its increasing prevalence, and to promote preventive measures to control and manage the condition effectively. Dr. Naeem Taj, Executive Director of CDARead More
Australia beat Pakistan in thriller to clinch T20I series
SYDNEY, NOV 16: Spencer Johnson’s five-wicket haul led Australia to a series-winning 14-run victory over Pakistan in the second T20I here at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Saturday. Set to chase 148, Pakistan only managed 134 before being bundled out in the final over. The visitors had a shaky start to the run chase as they lost star batter Babar Azam (three) and Sahibzada Farhan (five) inside three overs with just 17 runs on the board. Skipper Mohammad Rizwan then joined hands with Usman Khan and launched recovery. TheRead More