Sunday, December 15th, 2024
Schools to remain closed in Punjab, Islamabad
Fiaz Ch ISLAMABAD: Schools across Punjab and the Islamabad Capital Territory will remain closed on Monday (tomorrow) due to a “security situation”, a notification from the Punjab School Education Department said on Sunday. “In view of the prevailing situation in the province, it has been decided that all public and private schools in Punjab will remain closed on 16 December, 2024 (Monday),” the notification, a copy of which is available with Dawn.com, said. It added: “However, all offices will remain open and perform their functions as usual.” A separate notificationRead More
List of 40 rescued Pakistani nationals from Greece boat incident officially released
ISLAMABAD, DEC 15 (DNA): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today released the comprehensive list of 40 Pakistani nationals who were successfully rescued from the tragic boat incident off the coast of Greece. This list has been meticulously compiled based on detailed interviews conducted by the Embassy of Pakistan in Athens and the information provided by Greek authorities. The release of this list represents an important step in the ongoing efforts to account for all Pakistani citizens involved in the maritime incident and to provide critical information to the families awaitingRead More
President, PM for combating human trafficking
Shehbaz Sharif seeks inquiry report into Greece boat tragedy from Interior Ministry Staff Report ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have emphasized the need for fast-tracking measures to combat human trafficking. In their separate statements on Sunday, both the president and the prime minister expressed deep sorrow and grief over the death of Pakistani nationals in a boat capsizing incident near Greece. The prime minister instructed Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to submit an inquiry report of the incident as soon as possible. He said concreteRead More
PTI, govt talks: an exercise in futility?
Opinion Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Pakistani politics is a dynamic and ever-evolving landscape that rarely fails to capture attention. The phrase “never a dull moment” aptly describes the constant flux of activity, marked by a whirlwind of developments that unfold on a daily basis. These events keep the public, political analysts, and media highly engaged, fueling widespread debates and speculation. On one hand, the relentless pace of political happenings ensures that there is always something new to discuss, whether it be parliamentary maneuvers, shifting alliances, legal battles, or policy decisions. OnRead More
Naqvi visits Saudi Safe City Center, impressed by modern crime control methods
RIYADH, DEC 15 /DNA/ – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the Public Security Police Headquarters of Saudi Arabia. Chief of Public Security Lt. Gen. Mohammed Al-Bassami welcomed Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on his arrival. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi inspected various departments of the state-of-the-art Public Security Headquarters. He also visited Saudi Arabia’s Safe City Center. While reviewing the system equipped with modern technology to prevent crimes, he appreciated the system of controlling crimes and traffic accidents through the use of modern technology. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also heldRead More
Bilawal demands strict action against human trafficking networks
KARACHI/ISLAMABAD/LAHORE, Dec 15: /DNA/ – Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic loss of lives in the migrant boat accident off the coast of Greece. In a press release issued by the Media Cell Bilawal House, Chairman PPP conveyed his relief upon learning about the rescue of 47 Pakistani nationals and urged the federal government to collaborate fully with Greek authorities to expedite search and rescue operations for the missing individuals. He also emphasized the importance of facilitating communication and providing accurateRead More