He added that the analyses coming out of Pakistan had caused “unease on diplomatic fronts from at least a friendly country or some other corner”. Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD: Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Tuesday called on the media to exercise caution when discussing matters related to Pakistan’s foreign policy amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, citing “unease” voiced by “friendly countries”. He made the remarks while addressing a press conference alongside Information Minister Ataullah Tarar and Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudry. Taking note of the recentRead More

ISLAMABAD, MAR 10 /DNA/ – Serena Hotels, under its Public Diplomacy initiative Raabta, hosted a special panel discussion to mark International Women’s Day, bringing together accomplished women from diverse fields to share their journeys, achievements, and perspectives on women’s empowerment. The dialogue highlighted the importance of resilience, leadership, and creating opportunities for women to thrive across all sectors of society. The panel featured three distinguished women whose work has created meaningful impact in their respective fields: renowned Pakistani singer Natasha Baig; Ms. Summiya Andrabi, Vice President of PFOWA; and Ms.Read More

Usama Abdul Rauf Ramadan is both a month of prayer and self-denial. It is supposed to train the lust and streamline the consumption. But once in a year, as the sacred month nears, families starts adjusting grocery lists, wholesalers are on the move, and market prices are also starting to shift. The paradox is familiar. A time of an austerity policy is usually accompanied by quantifiable strain on key commodities. Think of the time before Ramadan towards the end of 2024. Weekly inflation in November 2024 was 0.67 percent. SomeRead More