Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
Pakistan’s enduring unity against Indian aggression
Qamar Bashir Pakistan, a country often portrayed through the lens of political instability, economic turbulence, and internal strife, reveals a strikingly different character when confronted by threats from abroad. While its streets may echo with the voices of dissent and disagreement, and while provinces, ethnic groups, and political factions may spar over resources, representation, or ideology, all these differences melt away in the face of foreign aggression. It is in moments of external crisis that the true resilience and unity of Pakistan assert themselves—unmistakable, immovable, and unmatched. The tragic incidentRead More
PM, Army chief praised for Pakistan’s progress
ISLAMABAD, APR 30 /DNA/ – The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, the President of All Karachi Industrial Alliance, the Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board, and the President and former provincial minister, Mian Zahid Hussain, said on Wednesday that the role of Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan Hafiz General Asim Munir is commendable for the stability and prosperity of Pakistan. He said that if India tries to wage war, the entire nationRead More
Al-Shifa Trust launches mobile eye surgery unit for remote communities
RAWALPINDI, APR 30 /DNA/ – In a decisive step toward reducing avoidable blindness in underserved regions of the country, the Al-Shifa Trust (AST) has launched a fully equipped mobile operation theatre (OT) donated by the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL). The high-tech unit comprising three fully trucks will bring life-changing eye surgeries to the doorsteps of those who cannot afford travel or access to hospitals located in major cities, significantly improving their quality of life. At the handover ceremony held at THQ Hospital Fateh Jang, Major General (Retd.)Read More
NUML Strengthens Academic and Research Ties with Leading Kazakh Universities
Mahnoor Ansar ISLAMABAD, APR 30 /DNA/ – The National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad, has signed two significant international cooperation agreements with top universities of Kazakhstan, marking a strategic move to enhance academic collaboration, faculty exchange, and joint research initiatives. In a step toward global academic integration, NUML signed a Letter of Interest with Shokan Ualikhanov Kokshetau University, Kokshetau, Kazakhstan. This partnership aims to foster cooperation in the fields of education and science, focusing on the training of highly qualified specialists, faculty exchange, joint research, publication of educational materials,Read More
Hockey legend Floris Bovelander attends Dutch King’s Day reception
Dutch hockey legend Floris Jan Bovelander, a key figure in the Netherlands’ 1990 Hockey World Cup victory in Lahore, attended the event as the guest of honor. During his week-long visit, Bovelander will conduct specialized training clinics, engage with young athletes, and participate in workshops on modern coaching techniques ISLAMABAD, APR 30 /DNA/ – The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Islamabad hosted King’s Day celebration, commemorating the birthday of King Willem-Alexander while emphasizing sports diplomacy, bilateral collaboration, and youth empowerment. The event underscored the shared commitment ofRead More
Govt takes notice of athletics team’s no-show at Iran event
In a formal communication, the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has demanded a detailed explanation from the Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP), calling into question the federation’s administrative conduct and decision-making. The PSB’s letter noted that the Iranian organisers had already made extensive non-refundable logistical arrangements—such as visa processing, hotel bookings, and local transportation—for seven top-tier Pakistani athletes and an accompanying team manager Ansar Mahmood Bhatti ISLAMABAD, APR 30 /DNA/ – The federal government has taken serious notice of the national athletics team’s abrupt withdrawal from the prestigious Imam Ali RezaRead More