ISLAMABAD:Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Wednesday highlighted importance of developing book reading habit, saying it was a great source that took readers to scientific, literary and poetic treasure. In a message on the launching of Book Study Programme titled “Tadabbur” here at the Information Service Academy (ISA), he said all societies attained […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Amin Ul Haque inaugurated Amazon Software Technology Park here on Wednesday aimed at providing state-of-the-art facilities required by the industry under one roof. Managing Director Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) Osman Nasir, Chairman Amazon Software Technology Park Shafiq Akbar, officers of Ministry of IT & Telecom and PSEB […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD: A constable of the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) on Wednesday embraced martyrdom after unidentified gunmen opened fire on the force personnel in the Turbat area of Balochistan province. According to an ANF spokesperson, constable Ashraq hailing from Swabi succumbed to his bullet injuries while his fellow sustained wounds while performing their duties.
Read MoreISLAMABAD:The National Assembly (NA) Wednesday could not taken up the legislative business, four resolutions, 25 reports of standing committees and amendments in the rules of procedure and conduct of business. The house conducted the ‘question hour’ while two calling attention notices could not be taken up. After the Namaz break, NA Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri […]
Read MoreUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has, in his message for the New Year, urged that the world to commit to making 2022 as a year of recovery for everyone. “The world welcomes 2022 with our hopes for the future being tested by deepening poverty and worsening inequality…an unequal distribution of COVID vaccines…climate commitments that fall short, […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), Chairman Dr. Qibla Ayaz on Wednesday expressed his deep sorrow and grief over the demise of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a Nobel Peace prize laureate, who helped end apartheid in South Africa. In his condolence message, CII chairman said Archbishop Tutu was the voice of the oppressed all over the world […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:Ambassador of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Nawaf Saeed Al-Maliki Wednesday said the successful hosting of OIC foreign ministers’ council summit on Afghan issue in Pakistan was clear demonstration of trust and love enjoyed by Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Talking to Special Representative to the Prime Minister on Interfaith Harmony and Middle East, Hafiz […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) issued 1,45007 fine tickets to motorcyclists riding their bikes without helmets. A police spokesman said that ITP is endeavoring to maintain exemplary traffic systems in the city and check those involved in negligence on roads. He said that 1,45007 fine tickets were issued to motorcyclists driving their bikes without helmets. SSP […]
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