Tuesday, January 28th, 2025
CAYA Youth Summit 2025 kicks off; Youth leaders gather in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Jan 28 (DNA): The Commonwealth Asia Youth Alliance (CAYA) 2025 Summit kicked off on Tuesday here at the Jinnah Convention Centre, focusing on youth empowerment, education, and skills development. The Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif was the chief guest of the inaugural session of the summit. The event commenced with the recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by the National Anthem of Pakistan. Speaking at the event, Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Program (PMYP), Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan welcome the distinguished guests from 12 countries and also congratulated the 113Read More
HBL Microfinance Bank Appoints Maya Inayat Ismail as Chairperson of the Board
Islamabad, Jan 28 /DNA/ – HBL Microfinance Bank (HBL MfB) proudly announces the appointment of Maya Inayat Ismail as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, succeeding Rayomond H. Kotwal. Maya Inayat Ismail was part of the core strategic team that established HBL MfB’s predecessor organisation, FMFB, the first microfinance bank in Pakistan, bringing to life His Highness the Aga Khan’s vision of ensuring access to financial services for underbanked communities. She has been a member of the Board of HBL Microfinance Bank since 2016 and Chair of the FISC Committee, reflecting her passion and dedication to financial inclusion. Maya Inayat Ismail brings over 25 years of experience in the financial sector, with aRead More
Champions Trophy 2025 tickets go on sale from today
ISLAMABAD, JAN 28: Tickets for the highly-awaited ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 scheduled to be hosted by Pakistan, will go on sale on January 28 (Tuesday) at 14:00 PST, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) revealed on Monday. Fans can now secure a seat for themselves to watch the matches of the mega event live in Pakistan’s venues with UAE hosting India’s fixtures from February 19 to March 9. The event will kick off with a match between Pakistan and New Zealand held at the National Stadium Karachi. The hosts willRead More
A Memorable Journey to Swat
Nawal Fawad The desire to explore the world and witness its breathtaking beauty has always dominated my mind. Recently, I had the privilege of fulfilling this aspiration when the administration of Punjab College, Sahiwal, organized an exciting trip to Kalam, Swat. As soon as I heard about the trip, I knew it was an opportunity I couldn’t afford to miss. I eagerly sought my mother’s permission to join the excursion, and once she approved, I began preparing for the adventure. Packing all the essentials and preparing provisions for the journey,Read More
Pakistan’s Winter Drought: A Wake-Up Call for Climate Action
by: Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal Pakistan is currently grappling with an alarming drought during the winter season, with rainfall significantly lower than in previous years. Traditionally, the regions of Galiyat, Malika-e-Kohsar Murree, and the northern areas are blanketed in snow by this time, but this year, they remain barren. According to the Meteorological Department, rainfall over the past three months has been critically scarce, raising serious concerns about the country’s climate patterns and environmental stability. One of the primary reasons for the decrease in rainfall is the global phenomenon of climateRead More
PTCL Introduces Industry-First WhatsApp-Based Bill Payment Solution in Pakistan
DNA ISLAMABAD, JAN 28: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the country’s largest ICT services provider, has partnered with PayFast, a State Bank of Pakistan-licensed Payment Service Provider (PSP), to launch for the first time an innovative bill payment solution via WhatsApp. This cutting-edge service enables PTCL customers to view and pay their bills directly through WhatsApp, representing a major step forward in digital customer service for Pakistan’s telecom industry. The official signing ceremony for the launch was held at PTCL Headquarters in Islamabad, with senior leaders from PTCL, eOcean andRead More