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In the Shadow of the Kiln: A Debut That Redefines Environmental Storytelling in Pakistan
by Mudassar Javed Baryar Aisha Hassan’s When the Fireflies Dance feels less like a debut novel and more like an early tremor of a writer who understands that Pakistan’s next great fiction will not emerge from cities, campuses, or intellectual salons, but from the smog-choked peripheries where labourers breathe in their own slow undoing. In this enthralling first work, Hassan writes not about the environment from a distance but from within its wound: the red earth, the black smoke, the claustrophobic winter smog and the brick-kiln landscape where human lifeRead More
PM Shehbaz hails Pakistan–UAE ties as ‘Excellent’ on UAE’s 54th Eid Al-Etihad Day
ISLAMABAD, Dec 8 /DNA/ — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has praised the strong and enduring partnership between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, describing bilateral relations as having grown from “cordial to excellent” over the years. Speaking at an event marking the 54th Eid Al-Etihad Day of the UAE, the Prime Minister said the relationship between the two brotherly nations is “poised to grow even further,” supported by shared values, mutual respect, and a deep history of cooperation. The Prime Minister extended warm greetings to the leadership and peopleRead More
US, Pakistan open new hub for educational exchange in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, DEC 8 /DNA/ – U.S. Embassy Islamabad’s Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) Natalie A. Baker joined Minister of State for Education Wajiha Qamar as they inaugurated a new purpose-built building of the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) in Islamabad, marking a major milestone in the longstanding U.S.-Pakistan educational partnership. This year also marks the 75th anniversary of the Fulbright program in Pakistan. CDA Baker noted that as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, the new USEFP building will highlight America’s founding ideals and global impact, usingRead More
RCCI expresses deep concern over FBR raids on business centres
RAWALPINDI, DEC 8 /DNA/ – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has expressed serious concern over recent raids conducted at business centres in the city under the pretext of under-invoicing and low tax payments. RCCI President Usman Shaukat, while strongly condemning the actions, said that such raids create an atmosphere of fear and send a negative message across the business community. “These actions amount to harassment. Instead of broadening the tax net, the FBR is targeting existing taxpayers, which is counterproductive,” he remarked. He urged the FBR andRead More
Six JF-17 Thunder Jets escort Indonesian President Prabowo into Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, DEC 8 /DNA/ – In a remarkable display of hospitality and brotherhood, a 6-ship formation of JF-17 Thunder aircraft of Pakistan Air Force provided Ceremonial Air Escort to President of the Republic of Indonesia H.E Prabowo Subianto as his aircraft entered Pakistani airspace. As a symbol of the strong ties and mutual respect between the two nations, the formation leader extended warm greetings to President Prabowo Subianto, showcasing the commitment of Pakistan Air Force to strengthen bilateral relations. The aerial escort served not only as a gesture of goodwillRead More
RCCI hosts Sudanese trade delegation
RAWALPINDI, DEC 8 /DNA/ – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) hosted the Sudanese trade and health-sector delegation during their official visit to Pakistan. RCCI President Usman Shaukat welcomed the delegation and briefed them on the close cooperation, industrial landscape, and investment potential especially in pharmaceutical sector. Additional Secretary (Africa), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Hamid Asghar Khan, was also present on the occasion. The Ambassador of Sudan to Pakistan is H.E. Mr. Salih Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Siddig also in presence The Sudanese delegation included: Discussions focused on collaboration in the health, pharmaceuticals, and medicalRead More