Sunday, March 30th, 2025
Eid ul Fitr: President, PM extend heartfelt greetings to nation
ISLAMABAD, MAR 30: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday night extended their heartfelt greetings to the entire Pakistani nation on the eve of Eid ul Fitr. In their separate messages, they emphasised that this day teaches lessons of joy, gratitude, brotherhood, and compassion. President Zardari urged that on the occasion of Eid, they must remember those who were facing economic hardships as true happiness was related to sharing joys with others. “We should actively fulfill our obligations of Zakat, charity, and Fitrana so that noRead More
Pakistan sees 13% drop in violence but Balochistan Surges 15%
Outline The first quarter of 2025 saw some promising trends in the security landscape of Pakistan, with i) the fatalities of militants and insurgents outnumbering the cumulative losses of civilians and security forces personnel for the first time in twelve years, ii) notably less fatal losses among civilians and security forces personnel compared to Q4 2024, and iii) nearly 13% reduction in overall violence. Despite progress, KP and Balochistan remain epicenters of violence, accounting for 98% of all fatalities, with attacks growing bolder and militant tactics evolving – including theRead More
Kabul to Launch ‘Cultural City’ for Book Printing and Publishing
KABUL, MAR 30: The Ministry of Information and Culture announced the upcoming establishment of a new center named the “Cultural City” in Kabul, aimed at addressing matters related to the printing and publication of books, the Holy Quran, and paper-related issues in the capital. Khobaib Ghafran, spokesperson for the Ministry of Information and Culture, said that 90% of the work on this Cultural City has already been completed in Kabul and that it will soon begin operations. “The Ministry of Information and Culture plans to address the publication and printingRead More
Pakistan to celebrate Eid ul Fitr tomorrow as Shawwal moon sighted
ISLAMABAD, MAR 30: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on Tuesday announced that Eid ul Fitr would fall on Monday (March 31) as the Shawwal moon was sighted in Pakistan. The announcement came after a meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee at the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony in Islamabad, while meetings of zonal and district Ruet-e-Hilal committees were held at their respective headquarters concurrently. The meeting was chaired by Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, and attended by the members of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, as well as officials from the PakistanRead More
PM Shehbaz, Azerbaijan President share Eid wishes in phone conversation
ISLAMABAD, MAR 30 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation today with the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. The Prime Minister conveyed his heartfelt greetings and warm wishes to the President, his family, and the brotherly people of Azerbaijan, while praying for their continued peace and prosperity. The two leaders reaffirmed their shared resolve to further strengthen the deep-rooted fraternal ties between the two countries. Building upon the Prime Minister’s visit to Baku last month, the two leaders agreedRead More
Slow internet, digital payment challenges for SMEs to tap global market: BMP
ISLAMABAD, MAR 30 /DNA/ – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry’ Businessmen Panel (BMP) has said that unreliable internet and digital payment barriers have slowed down the growth of the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they have been facing serious challenges in their attempt to tap growing global market. The FPCCI former president and BMP Chairman Mian Anjum Nisar, observed that despite having an annual growth rate of 17%, with non-textile exports and online businesses slowly gaining traction, fundamental obstacles like disruption in internet and lackRead More