Sunday, March 23rd, 2025
Syed Qamar Abbas Naqvi thanks attendees for honoring Hazrat Ali Ibn Abi Talib (A.S.)
Qazi Shoaib Khan ATTOCK, MAR 23: /DNA/ – The 74th annual mourning procession and Majlis-e-Aza, along with the symbolic Taboot (coffin) procession commemorating the martyrdom of Amir-ul-Momineen Hazrat Ali Ibn Abi Talib (A.S.), was organized by Anjuman Fuqara-e-Abbas Kamalpur Syedan, Attock Cantt. The procession commenced as per tradition on the night of Saturday, 21st Ramadan, from the residence of the late Syed Baqar Hussain Naqvi in Kamalpur Syedan. Strict security arrangements were in place for the occasion. The Majlis-e-Aza was addressed by Syed al-Zakireen Musawwar-e-Gham Zakir Ahlul Bayt Syed ShafqatRead More
Ambassador Munir Akram holds farewell reception in New York
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 23 (DNA): Pakistan’s outgoing Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, gave a largely attended farewell reception at his official residence. Heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the United Nations, senior UN officials, prominent citizens and senior journalists attended the event. Ambassador Akram, a well known figure at the UN, will be replaced by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad as permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN on April 1. On Friday, the UN Security Council President, Christina Markus Lassen of Denmark, paid high tributes to Ambassador AkramRead More
Health Sector Reforms in Punjab
Abdul Rashid Shakir Physically strong, emotionally stable, educationally qualified and vocationally trained human resource is a real asset of any society. Welfare countries around the globe invest liberally in the health, education and skill development of its population, because a well-nourished and well-nurtured workforce is not only emotionally strong but economically more productive. Governments not only introduce attractive plans customized to the local needs of its population but also incentivize people to benefit from them for good health and rewarding lifestyle. And most importantly, the resources needed to get theseRead More
Flag hoisting ceremony at Pakistan Embassy, Beijing to mark the Pakistan Day
DNA BEIJING: A flag hoisting ceremony was held today at the Pakistan Embassy, Beijing to celebrate the Pakistan Day. The ceremony was attended by Embassy officials and their families, and members of the Pakistan community. Ambassador Khalil Hashmi hoisted the national flag to the tune of the national anthem played on the occasion. The Embassy officials read out the messages from the President, Prime Minister, and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, underscoring the significance and underlying spirit of the Lahore resolution adopted on 23rd March 1940 inRead More
Pakistan win toss, put New Zealand to bat first in 4th T20I
Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl in the fourth Twenty20 against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui on Sunday as they bid to square the five-match series. Captain Salman Agha’s decision was no surprise, given that the chasing team has comfortably won each of the first three games of the series. New Zealand made two changes from the team that lost the third match in Auckland on Friday by nine wickets, leaving Pakistan trailing 2-1. Both are to their seam attack, with Zak Foulkes and Will O´Rourke replacing KyleRead More
Nation marks Pakistan Day with resolve to rise above differences, defeat terrorism
ISLAMABAD: The nation is celebrating Pakistan Day with patriotic zeal and fervour today (Sunday) with Aiwan-e-Sadr hosting the iconic military parade to commemorate the 1940 Lahore Resolution which provided a framework for the realisation of the goal of a separate homeland for Muslims of South Asia. President Asif Ali Zardari is the chief guest of this year’s Pakistan Day parade, also attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, services chiefs and other dignitaries, which is being held at Aiwan-e-Sadr instead of the Shakarparian Parade Ground — which traditionally hosts the parade.Read More