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Young minds lead way in Eid preparations, celebrations: report
ISLAMABAD, MAR 27 (APP/DNA):As Eid-ul-Fiter approaches, the country’s markets are abuzz with vibrant energy, where children are taking centre stage in festive preparations, meticulously picking out sparkling shoes, stylish clothes and delightful gifts. A significant surge in sales of kid’s apparel, footwear and accessories has been observed, as parents splurge on their little ones to make the festive occasion even more special, said a report aired by a private news channel. The excitement is palpable, with children eagerly looking forward to showcasing their new outfits and shoes on Eid day,Read More
Serena Hotels Tennis Masters Cup Concludes with Thrilling Finals
ISLAMABAD, MAR 27 (DNA): The Serena Hotels Tennis Masters Cup concluded with exhilarating final matches and a closing ceremony, celebrating outstanding talent and sportsmanship. The tournament brought together Pakistan’s top tennis players, reaffirming Serena Hotels’ commitment to promoting sports through its Sports Diplomacy Initiative. Since 2015, Serena Hotels has been organizing the Serena National Ranking Championship in Islamabad in collaboration with the Pakistan Tennis Federation. Last year, the tournament was restructured into the Serena Tennis Masters Cup to ensure broader participation from across Pakistan. This new format has made theRead More
Women leaders demand provision of Water and Hygiene facilities for Girls Schools in Punjab
LAHORE, MAR 27 (DNA): “A large number of female students are forced to discontinue education due to lack of water, washrooms and hygiene facilities in Middle and High schools in rural areas of Punjab that often results in early marriages of girls” said Ms. Sameena Nazir, director of PODA organization adding that “the government and civil society must take concrete steps to provide safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene facilities to girls in schools and women in offices and public buildings”. Addressing the consultation workshop, Mrs. Sajida Farooq Tarrar, a seniorRead More
US adds 80 firms including from Pak to export blacklist
WASHINGTON: The United States has added 80 companies from various countries, including Pakistan, to its export blacklist. The US added six subsidiaries of Inspur Group, China’s leading cloud computing and big data service provider, and dozens of other Chinese entities to its export restriction list on Tuesday. The Inspur units were listed for contributing to the development of supercomputers for the Chinese military, the Commerce Department said in a posting. Five of the subsidiaries are based in China and one in Taiwan. Inspur Group itself was placed on the listRead More
Iran envoy lauds Pakistan support to people of Gaza
Iranian Ambassador’s Remarks on International Quds Day: A Call for Unity and Solidarity with Palestine DNA ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan Reza Amiri-Moghaddam has extended special gratitude to the government and people of Pakistan for their strong, courageous stance on Palestine. He emphasized how Pakistan’s vocal support and media coverage have played a pivotal role in raising awareness about the Palestinian plight on the global stage. He expressed these views while speaking on the occasion of Quds Day. The Ambassador reminded the audience that International Quds Day, established byRead More
Australian envoy hosts Iftar for Rising Stars Hockey Club
ISLAMABAD, MAR 26 /DNA/ – High Commissioner of Australia Neil Hawkins hosted iftar dinner for players of the Rising Stars Hockey Club (men and women), at his residence. Seen in the picture are High Commissioner of Brunei Kamal Ahmad, DHM Romanian embassy Edaurd Preda, Olympian Khawaja Junaid, Mehmood Ahmad, Sohail Janjua, Ansar M Bhatti, Imran, Azeem, Nasir, Khyber, Hassan, Awan and others. DNA