Sunday, November 16th, 2025
Luxury houses eye India, but barriers remain
MUMBAI, Nov 16 (AFP/APP): The globe’s biggest luxury brands have dreamt of India’s vast consumer base for decades, but navigating the market has proven to be a complex task. French retailer Galeries Lafayette is the latest to try its luck, opening its first Indian store on Sunday: a sprawling five-floor outlet in Mumbai, the country’s financial capital. Its splashy foray into the market is getting a local boost from the fashion arm of the Aditya Birla Group, a major Indian conglomerate. Luxury expert and Comite Colbert CEO Benedicte Epinay calledRead More
King Abdullah II watches joint military drills in Pakistan
RAWALPINDI, NOV 16 /DNA/ – King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces visited Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Salma bint Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and delegation of Jordanian civil and military officials. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) along with other senior officials received the royal guests at the venue. During the visit, His Majesty was given a comprehensive briefingRead More
Field Marshal Munir vows ‘strong response’ to any future aggression
RAWALPINDI, NOV 16 – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Sunday pledged a swift and strong response to any act of aggression against Pakistan. He, while speaking to Daily Jang at a luncheon hosted for Jordan’s King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein at the President’s House, raised his finger towards the sky, saying: “I did not lead Pakistan to victory, Allah did.” “It is Allah’s special blessing that Pakistan’s enemy bit the dust in May. Pakistan’s Army is Allah’s Army, its soldiers fight in theRead More
King Abdullah of Jordan conferred with Nishan-e-Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, NOV 16 /DNA/ – President Asif Ali Zardari received His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, who is on a State visit to Pakistan, at Aiwan-e-Sadr here today. His Majesty was accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad, Chief Advisor for Religious and Cultural Affairs and Personal Envoy; Mr Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates and Major General Yousef Huneiti, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari; ChairmanRead More
PRCS convenes global partnership meeting in Kuala Lumpur to expand humanitarian collaboration
KUALA LUMPUR, NOV 16 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Red Crescent Society held a two-day Partnership Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, bringing together National Societies from across the world. Convened after nine years, the meeting focused on strengthening partnerships, enhancing institutional capacity, and improving humanitarian outreach in Pakistan. By gathering partners in one central location, PRCS aimed to deepen dialogue, mobilize collective resources, and advance cooperation in areas such as Climate Change, Health and Care, and support for Migration and Displacement. The gathering brought together senior leaders including the President ofRead More
Rescue 1122 marks World Day of Remembrance
MULTAN, NOV 16 (APP/DNA): Rescue 1122 organized two important and purposeful events on the World Day of Remembrance, aimed at commemorating those who lost their lives in road accidents, expressing solidarity with the victims, and raising effective public awareness regarding road safety. The main event was held at the Rescue 1122 Multan Seminar Hall, presided over by District Emergency Officer Dr. Hussain Mian, while a second major event took place at Punjab College Multan, attended by a large number of students, teachers, and Rescue teams. The seminar was attended byRead More