Thursday, May 29th, 2025
COVID cases resurface across the country
ISLAMABAD, MAY 29 (DNA): Renowned infectious diseases expert Dr. Faisal Mehmood on Thursday warned that COVID-19 is once again spreading across the country. While talking to a private news channel, he said that the virus is now generally seen as a mild viral infection, and he advised the public to remain cautious and follow basic preventive measures to stay safe. He said that patients arriving at hospitals generally have mild symptoms such as fever, cough, cold, body aches, and, in some cases, difficulty breathing. Dr. Faisal urged the public toRead More
Kyrgyzstan Expert Highlights New Avenues for Kyrgyzstan-Pakistan Cooperation
ISLAMABAD, MAY 29 (DNA):Mr. Alibek Mukambaev, a distinguished Expert on International Development and Senior Administrative Assistant at the Organization for Security Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), delivered a compelling lecture at the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), Islamabad. His talk was part of the IRS’s renowned Eminent Speaker Series, focusing on the evolving dynamics of Business-to-Business (B2B) and People-to-People (P2P) contacts between Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan. Drawing on his deep expertise in regional development and international cooperation, Mr. Mukambaev highlighted the untapped economic potential between the two countries and proposed strategic initiativesRead More
Pakistan overpower Bangladesh by 37 runs to win first T20I
LAHORE, May 29 (APP/DNA):A strong bowling performance by Hasan Ali and an all-round show by Shadab Khan reduced Bangladesh to 164-10 in pursuit of 202 runs as Pakistan won the first T20I of the three-match series by 37 runs at the Gaddafi stadium here on Wednesday night. Returning to the national colours after a lapse of almost one year, Hasan Ali claimed the best bowling figures with a maiden fifer (5-30) in T20Is as bowled with pace, precision and used variations to his advantage. Hasan Ali, in the post-match conversationRead More
Ahsan invites CAREC member states to link value chains with Pakistan’s SEZs
ISLAMABAD, May 29 (APP/DNA):Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday invited Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) member states to integrate their value chains with Pakistan’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and explore opportunities for cross-border industrial clusters, leveraging Pakistan’s preferential trade agreements with China, ASEAN and the Middle East. He extended this invitation while addressing the inaugural ceremony of the fifth annual two-day CAREC Institute Research Conference, held in collaboration with the University of Sargodha (UOS). Themed “CAREC Connectivity: Promoting Trade and Trade Facilitation,” theRead More
Portugal, Pakistan bridge nations with spiritual musical journey
ISLAMABAD, MAY 28 /DNA/ – Serena Hotels, in collaboration with the Embassy of Portugal hosted Soulful Strings: Portugal & Pakistan a great musical journey that brought together two remarkable traditions through the universal language of music. The evening featured a mesmerizing performance by celebrated Portuguese classical guitarist Pedro Jóia and renowned Pakistani musician Arieb Azhar, who captivated the audience with a soulful fusion of Portuguese guitar melodies and the spiritual depth of Sufi verse. This artistic collaboration highlighted the richness of both cultures and offered a profound, meditative experience toRead More
A flight of Faith and Trust
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal In childhood, our grandmothers would gather us under the soft glow of lantern light and tell us stories—tales that were more than just entertainment. They were gentle lessons in morality and faith. One such story was of three friends trapped in a cave, with a rock sealing the entrance. In desperation, each prayed to Allah by mentioning a sincere, righteous deed they had done in life. One by one, their prayers were accepted, and the rock shifted—until they were free. These stories stayed with us, quietlyRead More