By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) The National Library Association (NLA) organized a reception in the honour of the California-based eminent scholar and orator, Ahsan Rafiq, in Karachi on August 29. The ceremony, attended by more than…
By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) Upon the special directives of the Divisional Superintendent, Railways, Karachi, Muhammad Hanif Gul, a crackdown was carried out by the Divisional Commercial Officer (DCO), Nasir Nazeer, on vending stalls, restaurants and…
By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) The National Library Association (NLA), a forum of working librarians in Pakistan, has hailed the election of one of their advisors, Syed Khalid Mahmood, as President of Rotary Club of Karachi…
By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) Syed Khalid Mahmood, a famous journalist and author, has been elected as President of Rotary Club of Karachi Darakhshan, a chapter of Rotary International, District 3271, covering Pakistans provinces of Sindh…
By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) The Rotarians in Pakistan continued the tradition of celebrating new Rotary year by visiting the Mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah as a formal ceremony was held in Karachi on the…
By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) Barrister Sarah Asim Khan was praised for her creativity and artistic talents during her recently organized solo painting exhibition at the Arts Council of Pakistan (ACP), the hub of cultural activities…
By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) Azra Qureshi, one of the seasoned medical librarians of the country, has debuted as author with the publication of her maiden travelogue by the name of Barah-e-Safar under the auspices of…
By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) Rotary Club of Karachi Darakhshan (RCKD) has had the knack of making its presence felt on the scene with its various projects and activities aimed at serving the community and fulfilling…
By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) Pakistans legendary playwright and dramatist, Haseena Moin, who passed away recently, had lavishly praised Jumbo Karachi Guide, the first-ever travel guide of its kind launched by Jumbo Infomedia in 2011. Any…
By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) Versatile actor Sajid Hasan has felt devastated and heartbroken with the demise of the legendary playwright and dramatist, Haseena Moin, on March 25. Words fail me. In deep mourning. Please dont…
By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) The 12th edition of the Karachi Literature Festival (KLF), having the theme of Imagining New Frontier, has got underway digitally on March 26. It began with a documentary, showcasing highlights of…
By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) Today humanity is straddling on the cross, at the crossroads of unfolding expanses of sciences and humanities, increasingly mutilating the very complexion of human being and ‘being human, the Houston-based Prof…
By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) Letters written to and from famous personalities to their contemporaries have often been most sought after ones and the publication of its collection in book form is welcomed warmly by the…
By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) The National Library Association (NLA), during its Executive Committee meeting held in Karachi on March 13, has decided to organize felicitation ceremony for Asma Hassans book Mayar-e-Zindagi, later this month. After…
By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) The English Speaking Union of Pakistan (ESUP), headed by Aziz Memon, organized a hybrid meeting for the first time on March 11 as besides hosting a function at the Beach Luxury…
Pakistan and other countries around the world can still achieve targets under the sustainable development goals despite challenges posed by the pandemic, said researchers and development experts at an online seminar organised by Aga Khan Universitys Institute for Global Health…
By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) Rotary Club of Karachi Darakhshan (RCKD), having a large number of women members in its folds, organized a ceremony to celebrate International Womens Day in Karachi on March 8. Engr Asim…
By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) The widely respected figure of Aziz Memon, an eminent entrepreneur and philanthropist, earned another singular honour as he has been elected as Vice President of the English Speaking Union (ESU) International…