Saturday, February 22nd, 2025
Bakhtawari awards top students, vows support for education sector
ISLAMABAD, FEB 22: /DNA/ – Secretary General of UBG (FPCCI), Zafar Bakhtawari, has stated that in order to foster the spirit of patriotism, it is essential for the youth to contribute to the development of their homeland rather than seeking their future abroad. Educational institutions play a crucial role not only in providing academic knowledge but also in nurturing moral and social values among children. Speaking as the chief guest at the annual ceremony of The Spirit School yesterday, he emphasized the importance of education and said that education playsRead More
New Study Reveals Widespread Non-Compliance of Track and Trace in Pakistan’s Tobacco Industry
ISLAMABAD, FEB 22 (DNA): A new study conducted by the Institute for Public Opinion Research (IPOR) has uncovered a concerning lack of compliance with tobacco control regulations in Pakistan. The report was launched at the Serena Hotel on Friday by Mr. Tariq Junaid, Executive Director IPOR. The study, which surveyed 1,520 retail outlets across 19 districts, identified over 413 cigarette brands available in Pakistan. Among these, only 19 brands were fully compliant with the Track and Trace System (TTS), 13 were partially compliant, 95 featured the Graphical Health Warning (GHW),Read More
*Meeting of Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Abu Dhabi*
ISLAMABAD, FEB 22 (DNA):On the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held a bilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi, today. During the meeting, the two leaders engaged in comprehensive discussions aimed at further strengthening the longstanding fraternal ties between Pakistan and the UAE. They explored avenues to enhance bilateral cooperation across key sectors, including trade, investment, energy, defense, and people-to-people connections. Both sides also exchangedRead More