Sunday, January 26th, 2025
Republic Day of India celebrated in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, JAN 26 /DNA/ – Republic Day commemorates the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950, making India a republic. The mention of Geetika Srivastava, who is the Charge d’Affaires (essentially the head of the Indian diplomatic mission) at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, highlights her role in representing India at the event in Pakistan’s capital. The Heads of Missions of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) countries attending the event suggests a diplomatic and regional cooperation aspect to the occasion. SAARC is a regional intergovernmental organization andRead More
JI announces nationwide protest on January 31
Jamaat-e-Islami announces nationwide protest on Jan 31 over IPP issue and lawmakers’ salary hike. Nazir Siyal Karachi: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has announced a nationwide protest on January 31 over the issue of Independent Power Producers (IPPs). During a press conference in Karachi, JI chef Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, stated that protests would be held simultaneously across the country on January 31. He questioned why the public had not received any relief if the IPPs were benefiting from the agreements. Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan has rejected the controversial Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), callingRead More
Roadside blast leaves 1 dead, in Khuzdar
Deceased’s body shifted to Combined Military Hospital, wounded taken to Trauma Centre Khuzdar DNA KHUZDAR: A roadside explosion in the Khori area of Balochistan’s Khuzdar has resulted in at least one fatality while injuring seven others, the Levies confirmed in a statement on Sunday. The incident occurred on the M-8 Motorway when a passenger bus, on its way to Rawalpindi from Khuzdar, passed by an explosives-laden roadside vehicle. A total of 13 people were travelling in the bus which had a total capacity of 40 passengers. The deceased’s body hasRead More
Gas tariff rises to Rs. 3,500/MMBTU for captive industry from Feb 1
ISLAMABAD, JAN 26: /DNA/ – The Federal Government, in response to OGRA’s determinations of SNGPL and SSGCL’s Review of Estimated Revenue Requirement for FY 2024-25, has issued advice on gas sale prices. Effective February 1, 2025, the gas sale price for General Industry (Captive) has been revised from Rs. 3,000/MMBTU to Rs. 3,500/MMBTU. The gas sale prices for all other consumer categories, including Domestic, Special Roti Tandoor, General Industry (Process), Commercial, CNG, Cement, Fertilizer, and Power, remain unchanged. This revision has been officially notified in the Official Gazette and isRead More
Pakistani hairtail and aquatic products gain popularity in China
BEIJING, JAN 26 (DNA) — Pakistani aquatic products, particularly hairtail (a type of ribbonfish), are gaining increasing traction in the Chinese market. According to the latest data from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), imports of frozen hairtail (HS Code 03038910) from Pakistan have risen by 27.6% in 2024, reaching USD 3,565,373, up from USD 2,793,326 in 2023. Commenting on this trend, Jessie Hao, International Trade Manager at Prestige International Trading Co., Ltd., said, “China’s demand for high-quality seafood is immense, with annual consumption of hairtail alone reaching up toRead More
Shab-e-Miraj: A Divine Journey and Its Impact on Us
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal Shab-e-Miraj, or the Night of Ascension, is one of the most profound and miraculous events in Islamic history. It marks the extraordinary journey of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) from Masjid al-Haram in Makkah to Masjid al-Aqsa in Jerusalem and then through the seven heavens to the divine presence of Allah. This night is not merely a testament to the greatness of the Prophet (peace be upon him) but also a source of immense guidance and inspiration for Muslims worldwide. One of theRead More