Friday, March 28th, 2025
Tashkent chosen for landmark 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting
TASHKENT, MAR 28 /DNA/ – In April 2025, Tashkent will host the 150th anniversary Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) for the first time in the history of Central Asia. This event brings together over 2000 parliamentarians from more than 100 national parliaments, providing a unique opportunity to discuss key global issues. The selection of Tashkent as the venue for this important event underscores the growing influence of New Uzbekistan in international parliamentary diplomacy and its commitment to democratic reforms, and also confirms the country’s status as a center forRead More
Interior Minister chairs a meeting on the repatriation of Afghan citizen card holders
ISLAMABAD, MAR 28 /DNA/ – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqv chaired a high-level meeting to review the repatriation process of Afghan Citizen Card holders. The Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Program (IFRP) has been in effect since November 2023, and in its second phase. Afghan Citizen Card holders have been given a deadline of March 31 to voluntarily leave Pakistan. Interior Minister stated that continuous coordination is being maintained between the federal and provincial governments regarding the repatriation process, and the federal government will provide full support to the provinces. Additionally, aRead More
Deputy PM Dar vows to regulate sugar prices, monitor supply: report
ISLAMABAD, MAR 28: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday said that the government was committed to regulating sugar prices and monitoring its supply to ensure market stability, state-owned Radio Pakistan reported. Contrary to the rates announced by the prime minister as well as several attempts by the government to maintain retail sales at Rs130 per kilogramme, sugar prices in the markets continue to soar above Rs180 per kg in various markets across the country. Previously, the deputy prime minister had cautioned that retail sugar prices should not exceed Rs164.Read More
Eid Without Loved Ones: The Silent Grief of Martyrs’ Families
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal Eid is undoubtedly a festival of happiness, a day of celebration and gratitude after a month of fasting. It is a time for families to come together, for laughter to echo in homes, and for loved ones to exchange warm greetings.However, amid the joyous atmosphere, there are countless homes where silence replaces laughter, where memories fill the space left by those who once celebrated with them. These are the families of martyrs—those who sacrificed their lives to protect this nation, leaving behind parents, spouses, and childrenRead More
Saudi Arabia likely to celebrate Eid ul Fitr on March 30
RIYADH, MAR 28: Astronomers in Saudi Arabia on Thursday predicted that the Shawwal moon would be visible in the kingdom on Saturday evening, Ramadan 29, 1446 Hijri, corresponding to March 29, 2025, indicating that Eid ul Fitr will likely fall on March 30. In Saudi Arabia, the new moon is expected to be born at 2:00 PM on March 29, and it would be visible for eight minutes after sunset, according to Arab media. However, the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) said that the chances of moon sightingRead More
Govt seeks Rs1.71 per unit cut in electricity price
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has formally submitted a request to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) seeking a reduction of Rs1.71 per unit in electricity prices. According to the petition, the proposed cut in power tariff will be implemented through an increase in the tariff differential subsidy. The request recommends that the reduction apply to all distribution companies, including K-Electric, for the period from April to June 2025. However, lifeline domestic consumers will not be covered under this adjustment. Nepra has scheduled a hearing on the government’s petition forRead More