DOHA, NOV 5: /DNA/ – First Lady of Pakistan Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, met with Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Mother of the Amir of Qatar, during her visit to the Qatar Foundation on the sidelines of the 2nd World Summit on Social Development in Doha. In a warm and cordial exchange, the two dignitaries discussed avenues of collaboration in education, health, innovation and women’s empowerment. The First Lady lauded the visionary leadership of Her Highness in advancing access to education and human development through the Qatar Foundation andRead More

FAISALABAD, NOV 05 (APP/DNA): Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi said on Wednesday that Pakistan Railways is entering a historic new era of transformation, as the eight-month-long nationwide modernisation drive initiated under the direct guidance and vision of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif nears completion. Addressing a gathering of media persons, parliamentarians, and local representatives at the newly refurbished Faisalabad Railway Station, the minister said the comprehensive modernisation programme — covering station upgrades, infrastructure renewal, digital reforms, and public service improvements — has brought Pakistan Railways back into the mainstreamRead More

Pakistan-Azerbaijan bonds not transactional rather historical, enduring rooted in shared principles of respect, equality: Acting President ISLAMABAD, Nov 5 (DNA): Acting President Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Wednesday asserted that Pakistan-Azerbaijan bonds are not transactional, rather historical and enduring, rooted in shared principles of respect, justice, and equality. The acting president opined on these views as a chief guest at the reception marking 5th Anniversary of Victory Day of Azerbaijan hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani said that the 5th Anniversary of theRead More

SARGODHA, Nov 05 (APP):The electoral symbols for by-election of Provincial Assembly constituency PP-73 Sargodha-III have been awarded to the candidates,said Returning Officer Shahid Imran on Wednesday. The one nominee from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and four independents would contest in the election.The PML-N candidate, Mian Sultan Ali Ranjha, has been allocated the Tiger (284) as his election symbol while Badge symbol to Haq Nawaz Ranjha (Independent), Table to Muhammad Haris(Independent), Bed to Muhammad Younis (Independent), and Well symbol has been allocated to Mahar Mohsan Raza (Independent).According to the scheduleRead More

ISLAMABAD, Nov 05 (APP/DNA):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has fixed November 13, for a hearing on Islamabad’s local government elections, summoning senior officials to deliberate on proposed amendments in consultation with Interior Ministry and Islamabad Administration under Section 219(3) of the Elections Act. The meeting, chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja, issued notices to the Secretary Interior and the Chief Commissioner, directing them to appear at upcoming hearing on Islamabad’s local government elections. The Election Commission was briefed during the meeting that an amendment is required inRead More