Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
RCCI urges government to withdraw abrupt changes in net metering policy
RAWALPINDI, MAR 22 /DNA/ – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has expressed serious concern over the abrupt changes in the net metering policy, terming them a major obstacle to the promotion of the renewable energy sector. RCCI Acting President Khalid Farooq Qazi called on the government to immediately withdraw these measures, which he described as unfair and detrimental to both consumers and the country’s energy future. “It is completely incomprehensible to force solar energy consumers to purchase electricity at over 550 percent higher rates from the nationalRead More
PNCA hosts “Tribute to Quaid” exhibition to mark Pakistan Day
ISLAMABAD, MAR 22 /DNA/ – Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) is proud to announce a special exhibition, “Tribute to Quaid on Pakistan Day,” to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the Pakistan Resolution. The exhibition, which will run from March 22 to March 25, 2025, at the National Art Gallery, Islamabad, features a unique collection of portraits of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah created by renowned Pakistani artists, including Master Artists Ismail Gulgee, Colin David, and Saeed Akhtar. This exhibition is a tribute to the Quaid’s vision, leadership, and unwaveringRead More
CDA conducts anti-encroachment drive in sectors F-10, F-7
ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP): Capital Development Authority (CDA) has intensified its enforcement drive against illegal constructions and encroachments across the federal capital, following directives from Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa. The Building Control Section (BCS) of CDA has launched a city-wide operation targeting unauthorized structures and encroachments that violate urban planning standards and cause significant losses to the national exchequer. In a major operation, the BCS team cleared 29 illegal workshops in F-10 Markaz that had encroached upon public land, obstructing a main link road andRead More
Japan awards MEXT research scholarships to Pakistani students
Mahnoor Ansar ISLAMABAD, MAR 22 /DNA/ – The Government of Japan has awarded eleven (11) outstanding Pakistani students the esteemed MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan) Research Scholarships for the 2025academic year. These scholarships will enable the students to pursue Master’s and Doctoral degrees at leading Japanese universities, fostering academic excellence and strengthening bilateral ties. The MEXT Research Scholarship, a flagship program of the Japanese government, provides fully funded opportunities for graduate/postgraduate studies globally, including Pakistan. Besides the scholarships granted through the Embassy, numerous PakistaniRead More
Iran Embassy congratulates Pakistan on 86th National Day celebration
DNA ISLAMABAD, MAR 22: The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Government and the People of Pakistan on the auspicious occasion of Pakistan National Day. On this significant day, as the Great Nation of Pakistan proudly commemorates its journey towards independence, the Embassy and its staff express their profound solidarity and best wishes for the continued peace, progress, and prosperity of Pakistan. We take this opportunity to pay tribute to Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the visionary leader and Founding Father of Pakistan, alongRead More
Two-Nation Theory – The Foundation of Pakistan
Written by: M. Rashid Tabassum Ideology is a complete set of beliefs and principles that shape the consciousness of individuals, groups, or societies. Pakistan was founded on a unique ideological basis known as the Two-Nation Theory, which asserts that Muslims and Hindus are two distinct nations with different religions, cultures, traditions, and ways of life. Despite coexisting for centuries in the Indian subcontinent, they never assimilated into one society. The foundation of the Islamic State in the subcontinent was laid in 1206 by Qutb-ud-Din Aibak, a former slave of Shahab-ud-DinRead More