Tuesday, November 26th, 2024
NA speaker leads parliamentary delegation to Russia for boosting ties
ISLAMABAD, Nov 26 (DNA): A parliamentary delegation led by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq is set to begin a three-day visit to Russia on Wednesday, November 27, to strengthen Pak-Russia relations through enhanced inter-parliamentary contacts. The visit, concluding on December 1, comes at the invitation of the Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, Volodin Vyacheslav Victorovich, aiming to strengthen, enhance, and expand friendly relations between the governments and peoples of both countries through parliamentary diplomacy. The Parliamentary Delegation comprises Members of the National Assembly from all political partiesRead More
Edu-institutions in twin cities to remain closed
Notification extending closure of schools, colleges issued ISLAMABAD: Educational institutions in the twin cities, Islamabad and Rawalpindi, will remain closed for a third consecutive day due to the ongoing protests by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), officials confirmed. A district administration official stated that the decision was made in light of the prevailing security situation. An official notification extending the closure of schools and colleges has been issued in this regard. The Private Schools Association had earlier announced a suspension of academic activities, citing safety concerns, and advised parents to withhold theirRead More
ICC summons board meeting to mull Champions Trophy future
KARACHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday called a board meeting on November 29 to deliberate on the future of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to be hosted in Pakistan in February-March next year. The meeting will be held online, and all board members have been provided with the agenda, an ICC spokesperson confirmed. According to sources, the meeting will discuss the future of the tournament following India’s refusal to tour Pakistan for the tournament. The ICC board members will be discussing various options including adopting a hybridRead More
FPCCI celebrates UAE National Day in Karachi
KARACHI, NOV 26 /DNA/ – The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) recently celebrated the National Day of the UAE at the Federation House in Karachi. The event was attended by several prominent figures, including the Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Alzaabi, Bakheet Ateeq AL Rumeithi, Consul General of UAE in Karachi, President of FPCCI Atif Ikram Sheikh, Secretary General UBG (FPCCI) Zafar Bakhtawari,Saqib Fayyaz Magu Senior Vice President FPCCI and others.
PM Shehbaz, COAS attend funeral of rangers martyred during protests
RAWALPINDI, NOV 26 /DNA/ – Funeral prayers of Naik Muhammad Ramzan Shaheed (age; 47 years, resident of District Karak), Sepoy Gulfam Khan Shaheed (age; 29 years, resident of District Rawalpindi) and Sepoy Shah Nawaz Shaheed (age; 33 years, resident of District Sibi) who embraced Shahadat yesterday during ongoing protest were offered at Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi. Honourable Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister, Interior Minister, Minister of Information, General Syed Asim Munir, NI(M) Chief of Army Staff, Senior serving Military and Civil Officials attended the funeral.Read More
7th Maritime Security Workshop Commences at Pakistan Navy War College Lahore
LAHORE, NOV 26 /DNA/ – Seventh edition of the Maritime Security Workshop (MARSEW-7) commenced at Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore. The workshop was inaugurated by Commandant of Pakistan Navy War College, Rear Admiral Azhar Mahmood. MARSEW is a national-level forum organized under the auspices of the Pakistan Navy, with the theme “Secure Seas, Prosperous Pakistan.” The workshop aims to enhance knowledge and understanding of maritime security, geopolitical dynamics in the broader Indian Ocean region, and the Blue Economy, while also exploring Pakistan’s untapped maritime potential. It seeks to highlight theRead More