Monday, April 21st, 2025
Canada’s April 28, 2025 Election: High Hopes, Hard Truths
By Barrister Usman Ali, Ph.D. As the latest polls project a Liberal resurgence under Mark Carney, with some suggesting the possibility of a majority government, Canadians find themselves at a political crossroads. After nearly a decade of Justin Trudeau’s charismatic leadership, now visibly fatigued and mired in criticism, Carney’s entry has injected fresh energy into the party. But if the Liberals do return to power, it won’t be a triumphant return to clear skies. It will be a march straight into a storm: economic turbulence, social unrest, and geopolitical volatility.Read More
Pakistan, Rwanda vow to deepen trade, defence, diplomatic ties
Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD, APR 21: /DNA/ – Pakistan and Rwanda on Monday vowed to strengthen bilateral cooperation across different sectors, including trade, defense, technology, and diplomacy, to build a mutually beneficial partnership and exploit the existing growth potential. The bilateral ties were discussed during the “in-depth” discussions between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar and Rwanda’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ambassador Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe, who was on his first official visit to Pakistan from April 21-22. Following their delegation-level meeting and signingRead More
Imran Ghaznavi’s Book Nominated for International Award by AGBA, USA
DNA Apr 21 – The acclaimed book “Reputation Management and Crisis Communication: A Study of the Corporate Sector” by Mr. Imran Ghaznavi has been nominated for a prestigious international award by the Academy for Global Business Advancement (AGBA), USA. AGBA is a globally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to advancing business scholarship and leadership across the world. The award will be formally presented at AGBA’s Annual International Conference, scheduled to take place from July 2 to 4, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand. In addition to the nomination, Mr. Ghaznavi has been invitedRead More
A Decade of Ironclad Friendship: Reflecting on President Xi Jinping’s Historic Visit to Pakistan
Ambassador Jiang says, China and Pakistan have stood shoulder-to-shoulder in the face of regional and global challenges. Joint military exercises across all service branches, arms sales, and coordinated responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters underscore a comprehensive security partnership DNA ISLAMABAD: On the 10th anniversary of President Xi Jinping’s historic state visit to Pakistan, Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong delivered a keynote address celebrating a decade of transformative progress in China-Pakistan relations. The symposium, attended by dignitaries, diplomats, and friends of both nations, served as a moment of reflectionRead More
Sky 24 Café Inaugurated at Mövenpick Hotel: a New culinary landmark in Islamabad
Blending panoramic views with a premium dining experience, Sky 24 is poised to become one of the city’s most sought-after destinations Ansar M Bhatti/DNA Islamabad, April 21, 2025 — A fresh breeze has swept through the capital’s culinary landscape with the grand opening of Sky 24, an elegant rooftop café perched on the 24th floor of the Mövenpick Hotel at The Centaurus Mall, Islamabad. Blending panoramic views with a premium dining experience, Sky 24 is poised to become one of the city’s most sought-after destinations. The café was officially inauguratedRead More
Pope Francis has died: Vatican
DNA Pope Francis died on Monday aged 88, a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican said in a statement. “Dearest brothers and sisters, it is with deep sorrow that I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” said Cardinal Kevin Farrell in the statement published by the Vatican on its Telegram channel. “This morning at 7:35am the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of theRead More