Monday, May 24th, 2021
AbandonedTimeless Heritage
Munaza Kazmi Heritage is our legacy. A nation that does not respect its heritage and culture cannot stand with dignity. Our cultural and natural heritages are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. However, a sad truth is that, world heritage sights are negatively being affected by Climate Change, while Pakistan’s Heritage Sights are suffering due to negligence. Also, it may not be surprising if people have not even heard the names of a few of these timeless establishments. Rohtas Fort: Recognized as World Heritage Site by UNESCO was built byRead More
Pak Navy delegation visits RCCI
RAWALPINDI, MAY 24 (DNA) – A delegation of Pakistan Navy paid a visit to the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) here on Monday. The delegation includes Capt. Asif Maqsood Director Technical Development, Cdr. Tasneem Ahmad Director Indigenous Technical Development and Lt. Cdr. Amir Bin Hamid Staff Officer Indigenous Technical Development. The meeting was aimed for the potential investment proposal to be engaged for Manufacturing/ Production/ development capabilities in Hull Structure, Hull Outfitting, Main Propulsion Systems, Auxiliary Systems, Electrical/ Electronic and Control Systems, Command Surveillance Systems to be usedRead More
HEC, PASTIC sign MoU for enhanced cooperation
ISLAMABAD, MAY 24 (DNA) – A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Pakistan Scientific and Technological Information Centre (PASTIC) via a virtual signing ceremony at HEC Secretariat and PASTIC National Centre. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akram Sheikh, Director General PASTIC and Dr. Shaista Sohail, Executive Director HEC, signed the MoU. Prof. Dr. Shahid Mehmood Baig, Chairman Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF), also graced the ceremony by his virtual presence. The ceremony was also attended by senior officials of both the organizations. PASTIC is engaged inRead More
Regional cooperation on pandemic response urged
DNA ISLAMABAD: Experts from various countries of South Asia urged greater regional cooperation in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. They were speaking at a webinar titled ‘response to challenges of pandemic in South Asia’ organized by the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) here on Monday. Ambassador Riyaz cited staggered attendance in offices, closing down of indoor diners and gathering halls, initiation of online classes in educational institutions, and imposition of a timetable for opening and closing of markets of non-essential items as examples of the government’s smart approach. The resultsRead More
ICCI calls for lifting all restrictions on businesses
ISLAMABAD, MAY 24 (DNA) – Achieving a GDP growth of around 4 percent in the first nine months of the current fiscal year from negative GDP growth of 0.47 percent last year seems to be a remarkable claim of the government for turning around the economy, however, the government should consider lifting all restrictions on businesses that would help in achieving further higher economic growth of the country. This was stressed by Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI). He said that the supernatural dutiesRead More
Global and Regional Studies Center-IoBM organizes Webinar on the Israeli invasion of Gaza
The Global and Regional Studies Center organized a seminar on “The Israeli invasion of Gaza, the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe, its ramifications for the Peace and Security in the Middle east and policy options for Pakistan ” on Saturday, May 22 2021. Eminent foreign policy experts which included Ambassadors Najmuddin A. Sheikh, and Mustafa Kamal Qazi were the panelists while Ambassador G Rasool Baluch was the moderator. In his opening remarks Ambassador Baluch stated that, since the current crises is connected to complex Middle East Question which has many dimensions, howeverRead More