ISLAMABAD, NOV 1 (DNA): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with the Foreign Minister of Maldives, Iruthisham Adam, who is currently in Antigua and Barbuda to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). According to a statement issued here Sunday, Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s warm hospitality during the recent visit of the President of Maldives and his delegation to Islamabad. Both Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to building on the understandings reached during the visit and maintaining closeRead More

PESHAWAR, 01 NOV (DNA) — Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Sunday said that sustainable peace was indispensable for the progress and prosperity of province, stressing that all segments of society must play their role in projecting a positive image of the province. Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, addressing the Urs ceremony at Darbar-e-Aalia Murshad Abad Sharif here, emphasized the need for unity, lasting peace, development, promotion of sports, effective utilization of the province’s natural resources, and collective efforts to ensure the welfare and prosperity of the people. The ceremonyRead More

Many residents believe corruption is a major factor behind the persistence of the problem. They argue that some businesses are allowed to continue illegal parking practices because of unofficial arrangements and selective enforcement. Whether these allegations are true or not, the authorities must recognize that public perception matters DNA ISLAMABAD, NOV 1: Islamabad was once known for its orderly planning, wide roads, green belts, and pedestrian-friendly environment. Unfortunately, in many commercial areas today, particularly G-8 Markaz, illegal encroachments have transformed public spaces into chaotic parking lots, making life increasingly difficultRead More

Some of Pakistan’s most celebrated poets gather for the fifth edition of Serena’s annual mushaira; At its heart, cultural diplomacy is simply that: an invitation to sit together and share in something enduring,” said Mr. Aziz Boolani, Global CEO of Serena Hotels Saifullah Ansar/DNA ISLAMABAD, NOV 1 /DNA/ – Serena Hotels hosted the fifth edition of Mehfil-e-Sukhan on Saturday evening, bringing together some of Pakistan’s most distinguished poets for its annual mushaira at the Islamabad Serena Hotel. Held under Serena’s Cultural Diplomacy Initiative, the evening honoured one of the region’sRead More