Sunday, January 12th, 2025
Understanding Civic Education: A Path to Active Citizenship in Pakistan
Dr. Muhammad Anwar Farooq Civic education is the process of educating citizens about their rights, duties, and responsibilities within a democratic society. It encompasses understanding the structure and functions of government, the political process, and the importance of active participation in civic life. Civic education aims to develop informed, responsible, and engaged citizens who are capable of critical thinking, effective communication, and collaboration. It also emphasizes the significance of values such as respect for diversity, justice, and equality. By fostering a sense of civic duty and community involvement, civic educationRead More
Pak rejects Afghan FM’s allegations
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif says over two dozen terror groups are operating in Afghanistan Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has rejected allegations as baseless and concocted levelled by Afghan acting foreign minister against Pakistan. The defence minister said levelling allegations against Pakistan is actually an attempt to hide their failures. Afghanistan has been the centre of hiring Daish militants and facilitating terrorists in 2024. UN Monitoring team has issued a report on terror groups active in Afghanistan. These groups included terrorists of banned TTP, Daish and al-Qaeda, KhawajaRead More
Senior Journalist Javed Shehzad passes away due to cardiac arrest
DNA ISLAMABAD: Senior journalist and Chief Reporter of Daily Ausaf and ABN News, Javed Shehzad, tragically passed away on Sunday following a cardiac arrest. He was widely respected for his contributions to the field of journalism and had a long-standing career in reporting and news coverage. Javed Shehzad’s sudden death has left the media fraternity in deep sorrow, with colleagues, friends, and admirers expressing their heartfelt condolences. Known for his professionalism, commitment to truth, and integrity, Shehzad was a prominent figure in the media landscape, particularly in Islamabad, where heRead More
RWFL: Empowering Pakistan’s youth through combat sports
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: The Real World Fight League (RWFL), Pakistan’s premier white-collar fighting platform, hosted electrifying combat competitions. The event brought together young adults from the leading schools and universities. RWFL Co-founder Qaim Abbas, a student University of Debrecen Hungary, highlighted the league’s mission. “Real World is South Asia’s largest Gen Z movement, providing an accessible platform for kids and adults to train in combat sports. It equips them with skills and a mindset to conquer life’s challenges, improving both physical fitness and mental health. This is for everyone.”Read More
Young Kashmiri talent shines at global stage
ISLAMABAD, Jan 12 (APP):Islamabad-based young Kashmiri migrant student, Zujajah Shaikh has brought honor to her community and country by achieving remarkable milestones in international essay competitions. Zujajah won the prestigious Bronze Award in the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC) 2021, organized by the British Royal Commonwealth Society. Competing against over 25,648 participants from around the world, Zujajah’s story, titled “Earthlings,” was based on the theme “It’s been 30 years since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic. How does the world look like?” Her essay explored the far-reaching impact of theRead More
FPCCI president meets Bangladeshi commerce minister in Dhaka
ISLAMABAD, JAN 12: /DNA/ – President FPCCI Atif Ikram met with SK. Bashiruddin, Minister of Commerce Bangladesh, at the Ministry of Commerce in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This significant meeting highlights the growing economic ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh. As President FPCCI has been instrumental in fostering bilateral trade relations and exploring new avenues for economic cooperation. The meeting provided a platform for discussions on enhancing trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the two nations. President FPCCI emphasized the importance of strengthening business-to-business ties and encouraged Bangladeshi investors to explore opportunities inRead More