Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
Why Inclusion Must Be More Than a Promise?
Amina A Ghafoor Manager Sales Technical & Commercial-BEE, MSPM I recently attended a professional development event that brought together a diverse group of attendeesmen and women from a range of industries and backgrounds. At first glance, the gathering appeared to reflect progress: inclusion, diversity, and collaboration. However, what unfolded during the session left me disheartened and frustrated. It served as a reminder that while there is visible respect for women in professional spaces, true inclusivity especially in practice still has a long way to go. The session, unfortunately, was poorlyRead More
Shehbaz Sharif Seeks Saudi Help in Kashmir Talks with India
ISLAMABAD, JUN 24 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, this evening. During their most warm and cordial conversation, the Prime Minister conveyed his warm regards and profound respects to The Custodian of the two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. He also warmly felicitated His Royal Highness on the successful completion of Hajj this year and thanked theRead More
PM Shehbaz urges diplomacy to end Mideast crisis in call with Iranian president
ISLAMABAD, JUN 24: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday, during which both leaders discussed the evolving situation in the Middle East and stressed the need for a peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomacy. According to a statement from the Prime Minister Office (PMO), PM Shehbaz expressed Pakistan’s deep concern over the current regional developments and “emphasised the urgent need to restore calm through diplomatic engagement.” During the conversation, the prime minister reiterated Pakistan’s steadfast support for Iran on all international platforms,Read More
Ex-Islamabad Deputy Mayor engages citizens on local issues
ISLAMABAD, JUN 24 /DNA/ – Former Deputy Mayor of Islamabad and senior leader of Pakistan Muslim League (N), Syed Zeeshan Ali Naqvi, continued his public outreach campaign on Monday with full vigor. During the day, he visited various areas, met with local residents, and listened to their concerns. The citizens highlighted several local issues including sanitation, drainage, park restoration, street lighting, and other municipal matters. Syed Zeeshan Ali Naqvi attentively listened to the problems and assured immediate coordination with relevant authorities to address them. Speaking on the occasion, he stated,Read More
Major among two soldiers martyred in South Waziristan clash: ISPR
Rawalpindi, JUN 24 /DNA/ – Security Forces conducted an intelligence based operation in general area Sararogha, South Waziristan District, on reported presence of Khwarij belonging to Indian Proxy, Fitna al Khwarij. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij location and resultantly, eleven Indian sponsored khwarij were sent to hell, while seven Khwarij got injured. However, during the intense fire exchange, Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah (age: 37 years, resident of District Chakwal), a brave officer who was leading his troops from the front, fought gallantly andRead More
Deputy PM Dar confers high civilian award to UAE’s Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi
ISLAMABAD, JUN 24 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar presented the award of Hilal-e-Quaid-e-Azam, to Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) today in Abu Dhabi. The Government of Pakistan conferred the award of Hilal-e-Quaid-e-Azam upon H.E. Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi in acknowledgment of his exceptional contributions to the promotion of Pakistan-UAE cooperation. Senator Dar presented the award on behalf of the President of Pakistan.