Skip to main content

Pakistan Celebrates National Day in UAE with Diplomatic Reception

  The Embassy of Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) hosted a grand reception today to commemorate Pakistan's National Day, attended by members of the diplomatic corps, senior UAE government officials, Emirati nationals, and the Pakistani community. His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, alongside Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh. The event featured traditional performances, including the national anthems of Pakistan and the UAE played on traditional instruments. The Pakistani flag was prominently displayed on the hotel building, visible across Abu Dhabi, symbolizing the strong ties between the two nations . In his address, Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi reflected on the significance of the Pakistan Resolution and the challenges faced by the nascent state in its journey toward socio-economic development. He highlighted various opportuni...

Punjab Police Clarifies CM Maryam Nawaz's Right to Wear Police Uniform




Lahore - The Punjab Police issued a clarification on Thursday regarding Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz sharing wearing the police uniform. Maryam Nawaz had attended a passing out parade at the Punjab Police Training College in Lahore on Thursday dressed in the police uniform, which led to some criticism of the chief minister and Punjab police on social media. 


In a statement posted on its official Twitter account, the Punjab Police said according to the "Punjab Police Dress Regulations", Maryam Nawaz was eligible to wear the police uniform. The regulations allow the Governor and Chief Minister of Punjab to wear the police uniform on official occasions like parades and police functions in order to boost the morale of police officers.


The notification regarding the amendment to allow this was issued during the tenure of former Inspector General of Police Punjab Dr. Omer Saeed, under the former caretaker CM of Punjab Nasir Khoso. 


Maryam Nawaz had addressed the passing out parade of recruits from the Lady Recruit Course and Lady Traffic Assistant Course at the police college on Thursday. Photos from the event showed her wearing the Punjab Police uniform, cap and sash. In her address, she expressed hope that women would soon make up half of the Punjab Police force. 


She also spoke about ongoing reforms in the police as well as encouraging women police officers. However, her decision to wear the police uniform attracted more attention and debate on social media, with both praise and criticism. While some called it a powerful show of support for women police officers, others termed it a "stunt".


The controversy over Maryam Nawaz's police uniform comes as she has frequently made headlines since taking over as Punjab Chief Minister, partly due to her media management skills. From opening McDonalds franchises in girls' schools to fixing a police officer's turban during an official visit, her actions are often debated on whether they serve pragmatic goals or are mainly for publicity.

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Palestine Cola’s demand surges amid Israel’s war on Gaza

  A Palestinian-Swedish drinks maker has seen its alternative to Coca-Cola and Pepsi take off massively as consumers boycott the US brands over perceived ties to Israel, UAE media reported on Monday. Palestine Drinks said that it is struggling to meet the soaring demand, with some eateries in Europe opting to exclude the American-owned market leaders. Within just under two months, sales have skyrocketed to approximately four million cans. The three entrepreneurs from Malmo with Palestinian roots, Hussein, Mohammed, and Ahmad Hassoun took the initiative six months ago to create an alternative to popular soft drink brands like Pepsi and Coca-Cola. The brand they established has rapidly accumulated millions of engagements on social media and has captured the attention of companies globally, eager to distribute their cola product

How much consumers likely to face per unit hike in basic tariff?

  Power consumers likely to receive another ‘shock’ as the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is set to take up CPPA’s plea seeking a hike of Rs5 per unit in the base tariff Preparations are underway to impose an additional burden of over Rs 310 billion on electricity consumers. As per details, the electric power regulator will decide on the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) plea tomorrow, which is seeking a hike in the base tariff for the FY2024–25. CPPA has presented seven scenarios for power purchase prices, with an estimated range of Rs 25.03 to Rs 27.11 per unit. A report by the power division indicated that the circular debt was Rs 2,310 billion as of June 2023, marking an increase of Rs 325 billion over the following seven months up to January 2024. These developments signal continued financial strain on electricity consumers and highlight ongoing challenges within Pakistan’s power sector.

All Eyes on Rafah': The meaning behind the post going viral on Instagram

  The viral spread of the "All Eyes on Rafah" message on social media has shone a necessary light on concerning developments in the besieged Strip.  Created by a user in Malaysia, the simple yet powerful post featuring tents arranged in a cry for attention has resonated widely, with over 35 million shares on Instagram alone.  This massive grassroots response indicates a strong desire among netizens to comprehend why Rafah has emerged as a focal point. The city in Gaza finds itself in a precarious situation, with lives continually at risk. By drawing global eyes to recent strikes and the dire humanitarian conditions faced by civilians, the post aims to hold accountable those inflicting harm while also advocating for impacted communities.  As wit