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National unity against Indian aggression above political divide set example of patriotic spirit: Tarar

ISLAMABAD, MAY 8 (APP/DNA):Federal Minister of Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Thursday said that the message of unity and harmony given inside the Parliament has set a high example of Pakistan’s democratic traditions and patriotic spirit. Speaking in the National Assembly, he said “I thank my colleagues sitting on the opposition benches and salute their passion. The world has received a clear message: the entire nation is united and stands shoulder-to-shoulder with our armed forces to defeat Indian aggression.” The minister said that the cowardly enemy attacked under theRead More


BMP Progressive Declines New Alliance, Prioritizes Business Challenges

KARACHI, May 8 (DNA): The Businessmen Panel Progressive (BMPP) has decided not to be part of any new alliance and will instead focus on raising a strong voice for the business community to support the improvement of business conditions. In a meeting chaired by BMP Progressive Chairman Saquib Fayyaz Magoon, members were briefed on key developments. Magoon informed the participants that a meeting had recently been held in Lahore with officials from their alliance partner, the United Business Group (UBG). During the meeting, UBG leaders revealed that the Anjum NisarRead More


Islamabad United coach discusses team challenges after loss

ISLAMABAD, May 8 (APP/DNA):Islamabad United head coach Mike Hesson admitted after their loss to Quetta Gladiators that sudden momentum swings and a slew of absent players cost his side the match. Speaking at a press conference after the match, Mike Hesson pointed out that key all-rounder Shadab Khan and opener Colin Munro were unavailable, and that Dosan, plus around eleven other squad members, missed the entire season, an ongoing challenge for the club. “Our performance today wasn’t up to the mark,” he said. “Our bowlers struggled with both line andRead More


HEC Trains 60 Editors, Researchers in 5th Workshop on Journal Recognition in KP

ISLAMABAD, MAY 8 (DNA): Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan successfully organised the 5th Editors Orientation Capacity-Building Workshop on Journal Recognition at the Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar. Around 60 journal editors, researchers, and faculty members from across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa took part in the training.  Being part of HEC’s efforts to enhance the quality and international visibility of academic research in Pakistan, the workshop aimed at strengthening editorial practices and aligning local academic journals with international publishing standards. The event marked another key milestone in advancing Pakistan’s scholarly publishing ecosystem. TheRead More


ISSI International Conference on ‘Pakistan and the Region ’concludes

ISLAMABAD, May 8 (DNA):The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES), Pakistan office, hosted a one-day international conference titled “Pakistan and the Region: Enhancing Regional Connectivity, Addressing Non-Traditional Threats, and Countering Terrorism.” Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed was the Chief Guest at the inaugural session. The conference featured three working sessions. The first working session, titled ‘Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations: Challenges and Opportunities’, was moderated by Director CAMEA, Ms. Amina Khan. The speakers of the sessionRead More


Trump offers to help resolve conflict between India and Pakistan

WASHINGTON, May 8 (APP/DNA):US President Donald Trump urged India and Pakistan to cease fighting, saying he is open to helping both countries broker a peace agreement, following early Wednesday’s swift Pakistani military response to Indian strikes. “It’s so terrible,”  President Trump said at the White House on Wednesday. “I get along with both, I know both very well, and I want to see them work it out. I want to see them stop. “I know both very well, and I want to see them work it out. I want toRead More