RAWALPINDI, Dec 17 (APP/DNA):The Holy Quran provides “luminous guidance” to humanity, emphasising both virtues and responsibilities, Allama Syed Riaz Hussain Shah, Patron-in-Chief of the Idara Taleemat-e-Islamia Pakistan, said on Wednesday. He stated that true excellence “lies in obedience to the Commands of Allah”. All spiritual ranks, from the prophets to the companions, were divinely ordained,with the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be upom Him) as the final messenger. He was addressing a gathering marking the Day of first Caliph Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (RA). The event featured Quranic recitations and devotionalRead More

KARACHI, DEC 17 /DNA/ – The APNS expresses serious concern over the stoppage of Federal and KP government advertisements to The Frontier Post, stated a press statement. The All Pakistan Newspapers Society in a statement has condemned the decision of the federal and KP governments to stop government advertisements and payments to The Frontier Post. The APNS stated that The Frontier Post have remained suspended for the past 14 months. The publication has been suffering from curtailment and denial of government advertising, which is not only unjust but also attackRead More

ISLAMABAD, DEC 17 /DNA/ – Islamabad police apprehended an Afghan national, identified as Harris, who was allegedly impersonating a U.S. embassy official. The arrest took place at Gate No. 2 of the diplomatic enclave after embassy officials raised concerns about his activities. The embassy had lodged a formal complaint regarding Harris’s suspicious behavior, prompting police intervention. The situation surrounding the arrest is particularly sensitive, given the current tense relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan. As a result, Afghan nationals have been under heightened surveillance, raising security concerns. Upon his arrest, HarrisRead More

ISLAMABAD, Dec 17 (APP/DNA): Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday emphasized adopting modern technologies of data analysis including machine learning, AI-based auditing and use of bots for performing analytical functions. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the Center for Government Data Analytics at Auditor-General of Pakistan Headquarter, the minister appreciated the establishment of center. He advised to digitally access all the data available on various data bases of public sector organizations. These measures will enhance the audit coverage, transparency and accountability of public money. During the visitRead More

ISLAMABAD, DEC 17 /DNA/ – The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a delegation from Uzbekistan led by Eldor Sobirjonovich Tulyakov, Executive Director of the Development Strategy Center (DSC). Mr Rovshan Alimov, Deputy Ambassador of Uzbekistan in Pakistan, also attended the meeting. Director General ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, in his welcome remarks, highlighted Pakistan’s ‘Vision Central Asia’ based on a comprehensive five-pronged framework that underpins Pakistan’s engagement with Central Asia — encompassing political and diplomatic engagement; trade and investment; energy and connectivity; security and defence; and people-to-people exchanges. HeRead More