Wednesday, March 5th, 2025
8 promising Pakistani journalists set to hone their skills in UK
ISLAMABAD, MAR 5 /DNA/ – Leading journalists from Pakistan’s top media outlets are to attend the University of Westminster for an intensive two-month course on holding democratic processes to account. The South Asian Journalism Programme, running since 2012, is a prestigious fellowship offered as part of the UK’s Chevening scholarships. It connects journalists with leading media organisations in the UK, including the BBC and Financial Times. This year’s cohort come from across Pakistan, including Quetta, Multan, Peshawar, Islamabad and Karachi. Fellows will undertake a bespoke 8-week fellowship titled ‘Good GovernanceRead More
Architects of PIAs Destiny
Fatima Khalid Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has been a symbol of national pride and ambition, with its slogan, “Great People to Fly With,” even receiving endorsement from Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Despite its celebrated reputation, a mixture of triumphs and struggles marks the airline’s history. PIA’s “Golden Era” is often romanticized, but its dominance during the 1960s and 1970s was partially due to the lack of competition in the Asian market. While the airline played a pioneering role in aviation, its unique market positioning also influenced its success. Regardless of theRead More
First air cargo route between Urumqi and Islamabad starts operation
ISLAMABAD, Mar. 5 (DNA): The first air cargo route between Urumqi in Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Islamabad in Pakistan officially commenced operation, strengthening cross-border logistics between the two friendly nations. The maiden cargo flight departed from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport and landed in Islamabad approximately two hours and 40 minutes later. The route will operate two round-trip flights per week, with a maximum cargo capacity of 26 tons per trip, primarily supporting cross-border e-commerce and the transportation of high-value goods. With the opening of this route, SFRead More
Ktrade, Jazzcash partner to make stock trading accessible to millions in Pakistan
BARCELONA / ISLAMABAD, MAR 5 (DNA) – KTrade, Pakistan’s most popular and best-rated investment platform, has joined forces with JazzCash, the country’s leading digital financial service, to democratize stock trading and investment for millions of Pakistanis. This landmark partnership was announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) with a formal signing by Ali Farid Khwaja, Chairman of KTrade, and Murtaza Ali, President of JazzCash, in the presence of Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of Jazz and Chairman of Mobilink Microfinance Bank. This collaboration is set to redefine stock market accessibility in PakistanRead More
Afghan nationals involved in Bannu attack, says ISPR
Displaying unwavering courage and professional excellence, our valiant troops engaged the intruders with precision, eliminating all sixteen terrorists, including four suicide bombers. In this intense exchange of fire, five brave soldiers, after putting up a heroic resistance, embraced martyrdom in the line of duty DNA RAWALPINDI, MAR 5: A cowardly terrorist attack was attempted on Bannu Cantonment by Khwarij elements. The assailants sought to breach the cantonment’s security; however, their nefarious designs were swiftly and decisively foiled by the vigilant and resolute response of Pakistan’s security forces. In their desperation,Read More
Macron to address France over global ‘uncertainty’
PARIS, MARCH 5 (AFP/APP/DNA):French President Emmanuel Macron said he would address the nation Wednesday over the current global uncertainty in the wake of the radical change in US policy on Ukraine under Donald Trump. “My dear compatriots — I will address you tonight at 8:00 pm (1900 GMT) at this moment of great uncertainty when the world is facing its greatest challenges,” Macron wrote on X, announcing his first such address since Trump stunned the world with his foreign policy changes. It comes after Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky Tuesday calledRead More