Sunday, March 16th, 2025
‘Bandala hiking trail’ emerges as Pakistan’s latest tourism sensation
ISLAMABAD, MAR 16 (DNA): Nestled in the heart of Pakistan’s majestic mountains, the ‘Bandala hiking trail’ has emerged as a prized destination for thrill-seekers and nature lovers, its recent makeover propelling it to centre stage in the country’s burgeoning tourism landscape. Talking to PTV news channel, PML-N leader & former Director General of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Public Relations Department Raja Azhar Iqbal described that the trail, which was once a rugged and challenging path has been upgraded and expanded to cater to a wide range ofRead More
HEC must halt NIHCR’s Progression to Mediocrity
Kehkashan Tabbasum Higher Education Commission has, besides others, also been mandated with allocating annual budgets to public sector higher educational institutions of the country. With the passage of time, annual budget allocations and grants are getting decreased for the universities in general and its recognised Centres of Excellence in particular. Over the years, particularly since 2018, Centres of Excellence have become beggars demanding bail out packages, grant in aid and supplementary grants to overcome their financial pendency but in vain. Nowadays universities and Centres of Excellence are routinely facing financialRead More
Japan views Pakistan as an indispensable country for regional stability
ISLAMABAD, MAR 16 (DNA): At an international seminar organized by the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), Professor Masayuki Masuda, Division head at the National Institute for Defense Studies (NIDS), stated that Pakistan has played a vital role in regional stability and is seen as committed to promoting peace amidst growing challenges. He suggested that Pakistan and Japan, having both experienced significant human and economic losses due to conflicts and wars, were uniquely positioned to collaborate on promoting peace. Prof. Masuda also stressed that Japan’s “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” concept aimedRead More
BLA suicide blast claims five lives
ISLAMABAD, MAR 16 (DNA): At least five persons were killed on the spot while other ten injured after a powerful blast occurred near a bus carrying FC men on the Naushki-Dalbandin Highway in Balochistan on Sunday. According to police officials, a bus travelling was targeted on the Naushki-Dalbandin Highway, resulting in the killing of five people, and injuries to ten others. The ISPR said the blast was carried out by BLA and the security men were the target. The injured and the bodies were moved to the hospitalRead More