Monday, April 20th, 2026
Ayaz Sadiq Speaks for Justice at IPU
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal In the grand tradition of democratic governance, where the elected voices of the people gather in solemn assembly to chart the course of nations, parliament stands as the sacred forum for debate, aspiration, and the pursuit of a brighter tomorrow. It is here that the grievances and hopes of ordinary citizens find expression, and the foundations of stability and progress are laid with care and foresight. Across the world, this parliamentary system commands profound respect, serving as a beacon of collective wisdom. Thus, it was thatRead More
HEC to strengthen linkages, collaboration between Pakistani, Omani institutions
ISLAMABAD, APR 20 /DNA/ – Executive Director Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan Dr. Zia Ul Haq held a meeting with Consul General Oman Engr. Sami Abdullah Al-Khanjari at the Consulate General of the Sultanate of Oman in Karachi. The HEC delegation comprised Advisor (Research and Innovation Division) HEC Dr. Muhammad Ali Nasir, Member HEC Commission Dr. Aurangzeb Khan and Vice Chancellor Dewan University Karachi. The discussion focused on establishing a robust framework for institutional linkages between the higher education sectors of Pakistan and Oman. During the session, Dr. Zia UlRead More
Japan records 80cm tsunami after powerful quake: JMA
DNA TOKYO: An 80-centimetre tsunami wave hit a port in northern Japan on Monday after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the region, Japan’s Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. The wave was observed at 5:34pm (1:34pm PKT) at a port in Kuji, Iwate, JMA said. It previously said a 70-centimetre wave had struck at 5:32pm. A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan earlier, the country’s Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, issuing a tsunami warning for waves up to three metres. The quake hit at 4:53pm (12:53pm PKT) in Pacific waters off northern Iwate prefectureRead More
Pakistan Air Force the Living Echo of Iqbal’s Shaheen
Article by: Izmi Herlani When the jets of Pakistan Air Force thunder across the skies, they ascend not on fuel alone, but on a timeless idea. That idea was not born in a cockpit or crafted in a command room rather it was ignited in the blazing vision of Allama Muhammad Iqbal. Long before Pakistan forged wings of steel, Iqbal had already bestowed upon it wings of thought, courage and destiny. It is one of history’s most stirring truths that the deepest architect of PAF’s spirit was neither an aviatorRead More
Late-night ordering, junk food fuel obesity epidemic
ISLAMABAD, APR 20 (DNA): General Manager of Novo Nordisk Pakistan Rashid Rafiq Butt on Monday warned that reckless eating habits especially late-night online food ordering and excessive junk food consumption, are driving a worsening obesity crisis, stressing the urgent need for public awareness. While speaking to a local media channel, General Manager of Novo Nordisk Pakistan Rashid Rafiq Butt expressed concern over the rising burden of obesity and said efforts are underway to strengthen private-public partnerships to address the growing health challenge. He stressed that public awareness is key toRead More