Wednesday, December 25th, 2024
PST to observe 30th death anniversary of Parveen Shakir
Staff Reporter ISLAMABAD, DEC 25 /DNA/ – The Parveen Shakir Trust (PST) will observe the 30th death anniversary of Pakistan’s legendary poet Parveen Shakir (died: Dec 26, 1994) today (Thursday). Floral wreaths will be laid on the final resting place of the poetess in the H-8 graveyard to be followed by Fateha Khawani. This spiritual gathering will be an opportunity for attendees to reflect on Parveen Shakir’s life and work, as well as to seek blessings for her departed soul. Following the wreath-laying ceremony, a Quran Khawani will be heldRead More
New Uzbekistan: reforms on reduction of the state participation in the economy
A number of crucial institutional reforms have been introduced in last five years to further modernize and enhance Uzbekistan’s economic and competition policies. After a comparative study of international best practices, Uzbekistan has implemented a “Yellow Pages Rule” to decrease the extent of the state’s presence in the economy. Under the Rule, it is prohibited to establish a state-owned enterprise (SOE) if at least 5 private-sector entities are already established and operating within the relevant industry. Uzbekistan reached this benchmark after a robust monitoring of its markets found that theRead More
UAE ambassador pays tribute to Quaid-e-Azam
ISLAMABAD, Dec 25 (DNA): The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to Pakistan, Hamad Obaid Alzaabi on Wednesday extended warm greetings to the government and people of Pakistan on the occasion of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s 148th birth anniversary. Ambassador Alzaabi, in his message, lauded Quaid-e-Azam’s visionary leadership and his unwavering commitment to the principles of justice, unity, and faith, which laid the foundation for a resilient and prosperous Pakistan. “The UAE and Pakistan share strong bonds of friendship and cooperation, deeply rooted in historical, cultural, and religious ties,” he noted,Read More
PM saddened on Azeri plane crash
DNA ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed sorrow over tragic place crash in which many precious lives were lost. In his X message he said, ‘Deeply saddened by the news of the tragic crash of an Azeri airliner near Aktau, Kazakhstan. My heartfelt condolences to my dear brother President Ilham Aliyev and the people of Azerbaijan over the loss of precious lives in this incident. Our thoughts are with the families of the deceased and we wish a swift recovery to the injured.Pakistan stands with Azerbaijan in this hour ofRead More
COAS General Syed Asim Munir Celebrates Christmas with Christian Community
RAWALPINDI, DEC 25 (DNA):General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), joined the Christian community in celebrating Christmas at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral Church, Rawalpindi, underscoring the spirit of inclusivity and harmony. The congregation extended a warm welcome to the COAS, expressing gratitude for his presence and solidarity during this cherished occasion. On this festive day, the COAS conveyed his heartfelt Christmas greetings to the Christian community across the nation. He emphasized that Christmas serves as a profound reminder of the universal values of compassion, generosity, andRead More
Security forces kill 13 terrorists in South Waziristan IBO
RAWALPINDI, DEC 25 (DNA):On 24-25 December 2024, Security Forces conducted an intelligence based operation in general area Sararogha, South Waziristan District on reported presence of khwarij. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged khwarij location, as a result of which, thirteen khwarij were sent to hell. Killed khwarij remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against the security forces as well as killing of innocent civilians. Sanitization operation is being carried out to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area, as security forces of Pakistan are determinedRead More