Monday, April 14th, 2025
UNHCR cuts cash support, deepening misery for Afghans amid ongoing forced evacuations from Pakistan
By Shamim Shahid PESHAWAR, APR 14 /DNA/ – As the forced repatriation of Afghan nationals from Pakistan continues, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has reduced its cash assistance to Afghan families holding Proof of Registration (PoR) cards, compounding the challenges faced by thousands of returnees. Previously, the UNHCR provided $375 to each Afghan family with PoR documentation upon their return to Afghanistan. However, this amount has now been slashed to $140, payable at the main entry points such as Jalalabad and Kandahar. When contacted, UNHCR Communications OfficerRead More
EU Ambassador Riina Kionka Inaugurates EMBERS – A European Culinary Experience at Mövenpick Hotel Islamabad
Ansar M Bhatti /Centreline Islamabad, April 14, 2025 — In a vibrant celebration of culture, cuisine, and collaboration, European Union Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Riina Kionka, officially inaugurated the launch of EMBERS, a premium European-themed restaurant at the Mövenpick Hotel Islamabad. The event marked a significant moment in the capital’s evolving hospitality landscape, drawing dignitaries, business leaders, diplomats, and food connoisseurs alike. Ambassador Kionka, known for her efforts to foster EU-Pakistan ties beyond diplomacy into areas such as education, innovation, and cultural exchange, delivered the keynote address. In her remarks,Read More
Radio Pakistan Rejects Censorship Allegations
DNA Radio Pakistan has strongly denied recent claims that it deliberately withheld the April 4th speech of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, calling the allegations “baseless and politically motivated by a fraction of organisation’s CBA.” A spokesperson for the national broadcaster stated unequivocally: No ban—written or verbal—was ever imposed on any political leader’s speech.Official records confirm the address was broadcast live on the most powerful transmitter of Islamabad Medium Wave Station and also on its News and Current Affairs Channel with running commentary from a seasoned journalist from Sindh. TheRead More