Monday, December 9th, 2024
Pakistan, Qatar celebrate Qatar’s National Day
ISLAMABAD, DEC 9 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Qatari Ambassador Ali Mubarak Ali Essa Al-Khater commemorated Qatar’s National Day today with a symbolic cake-cutting ceremony, highlighting the strong bilateral relations between the two countries. The event underscored the diplomatic ties and mutual respect between Pakistan and Qatar, reaffirming their commitment to continued cooperation and friendship.
Pakistan offers heartfelt condolences to Turkish people after military helicopter crash
ISLAMABAD, DEC 9 /DNA/ – The Government and people of Pakistan express deep sorrow over the tragic helicopter crash in Isparta, Türkiye, which claimed the lives of six military personnel, including Isparta Army Aviation School Commander Brigadier General Isa Baydilli. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families of the martyrs and the people of Türkiye. Pakistan stands in solidarity with our Turkish brothers and sisters in this moment of grief and pray for the swift recovery of the injured. May the departed souls rest in eternal peace.
Fazl accuses govt of sowing seeds of division
Ulema conference adopts resolution urging govt to maintain existing system of religious schools Shamim Shahid Peshawar: Amid the ongoing tussle between the government and the JUI-F over the Societies Registration (Amendment) Bill 2024 that deals with the registration of seminaries, party chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has accused the incumbent regime of creating divisions among religious scholars after the latter called for “keeping madrassas issue separate from politics”. “Conspiracy being hatched to create division among the clerics […] why are scholars being pit against each other,” the religio-political leader questioned whileRead More
President, PM commend security forces for successful operation against Khawarij in DI Khan
DNA ISLAMABAD, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday commended the security forces for successful operation against Khawarij terrorists in Kulachi area of Dera Ismail Khan. In separate statements, the president and the prime minister paid tribute to the officers and personnel of the security forces for killing two Khawarij and arresting another during the operation. They expressed the resolve to continue operations until elimination of terrorism in the country. The entire nation stands behind its security forces in this war against terrorism, they added.
800 hockey clubs to compete in chief of army staff championship starting DEC 20
LAHORE, DEC 9 /DNA/ – The Chief of Army Staff Inter-Club Hockey Championship will begin on December 20. 2024. Teams of 800 registered hockey clubs from all over the country will participate in the championship. The championship will be held in four phases. Lahore. In the first phase, competitions will be held between clubs at the district level from December 20 to January 5, 2025. Lahore. In the second phase, division and regional level competitions will be held from January 8 to January 13. In the third phase,Read More
Zohaib Malik earns No 1 position in U-14 Pakistan tennis rankings
AFZAL JAVED ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s young tennis sensation Zohaib Afzal Malik has achieved the coveted No 1 position in the Under-14 category of the Pakistan Tennis Federation rankings, updated on September 12, 2024. This milestone marks a significant chapter in Zohaib’s burgeoning tennis career and is a testament to his relentless hard work and dedication. Zohaib’s success would not have been possible without the steadfast support and expert guidance of several individuals and organisations. ACE Tennis played a pivotal role in his journey, while Pakistan’s tennis stalwarts, including Aisam-ul-Haq (also theRead More