Saturday, December 7th, 2024
Pakistan activates crisis management unit to support citizens in Syria
ISLAMABAD, DEC 7 /DNA/ – In view of the ongoing developments and evolving situation in Syria, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has activated its Crisis Management Unit to facilitate Pakistanis in Syria. Pakistani nationals in Syria and their families are encouraged to contact the CMU at the following telephone/Email: Phone No: 051-9207887 Email: [email protected] Meanwhile the Pakistan Embassy in Damascus remains actively engaged to facilitate Pakistani nationals in Syria. Contact details of the Embassy of Pakistan, Damascus Cell/Whatsapp: +963Read More
A Nation Between the Mountain and the Sands
By: Qamar Bashir Macomb, Detroit, Michigan During our youth in Quetta, we were a vibrant group of energetic souls who found solace and adventure in the embrace of the rugged mountains that surround the city. Every weekend, we set out to conquer a new peak, guided by our trainer, Ibrar Hussain Shah—a Hazara boxer of international acclaim. Before every climb, Ibrar would share invaluable lessons, instilling in us the wisdom necessary for survival and success in the unforgiving terrain. I still remember one of his most profound teachings. He wouldRead More
Govt taking steps to eliminate beggary, drug addiction from society: Provincial Minister
PESHAWAR, Dec 07 (APP/DNA): Provincial Minister for Social Welfare, Syed Qasim Ali Shah has said that the government was taking steps to end the scourge of begging from the society and to make beggars a useful part of the society. He said this during a meeting held in the Social Welfare Directorate to clear Peshawar of beggars and drug addicts. On the occasion, a briefing was also held to inform participants of the meeting about efforts of the provincial government against begging and drug addiction. Director Social Welfare toldRead More
GMC holds its 6th convocation, confers 68 MBBS degrees to doctors
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Dec 07 (APP/DNA): The Gomal Medical College (GMC) Dera Ismail Khan conferred 68 degrees of Bachelor of Medicine, and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) on young doctors in its 6th convocation held here on Saturday. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur was the chief guest at the convocation ceremony which was also attended by students, parents, local elected representatives, Officers from Divisional and district administrations and others. The chief minister, while addressing the event, announced that a campus of Khyber Medical University will soon be established inRead More
Italian Navy Ship Amerigo Vespucci visits Karachi
KARACHI, 7 DEC /DNA/ – Italian Navy’s sailing and training ship, ITS Amerigo Vespucci, arrived at Karachi Port for a three-day goodwill visit as part of its global voyage. Upon arrival, the ship was warmly received by officials from Pakistan Navy, Italian Navy, and Italian Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. MarilinaArmellin. This inaugural visit of ITS Amerigo Vespucci to Pakistan, along with the third consecutive visit of Italian Navy ships to Karachi in the past two months, underscores the strengthening Pak-Italian relations in general and the growing bilateral cooperation between theRead More
Hunza Serena Hotel: Luxury you Deserve
Munaza Kazmi Only the frequent traveler would have heard Karimabad, but don’t worry today I will be your travel guide and telling my readers about Karimabad. Known as Baltit in ancient times, when it serves as the center point of Hunza Valley, positioned high above on a hill top overlooking the valley, with the majestic Baltit Fort seems like guarding the whole valley, which was formerly the palace of then Raja. However, today Karimabad is like a small tributary in the channel of big waters,but the glam never lost. WithRead More