Tuesday, September 21st, 2021
Pakistan, Belarus discuss matters of bilateral interest
Vienna, SEPT 21 (DNA) – Pakistan and Belarus held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 65th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), currently taking place in Vienna. Chairman of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) Mr. Muhammad Naeem led the Pakistani delegation. The Belarus side was led by Belarusian Minister for Energy Mr. Victor Karankevich. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna, Ambassador Aftab Ahmad Khokher, also participated in the meeting. The objective of the meeting was to explore possibilites of collaboration between theRead More
Cooperation urged to thwart humanitarian catastrophe in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 21 (DNA) – Regional countries have greater responsibility to reach out to the people of Afghanistan as the country was in limbo after US withdrawal. The whole region would feel the heat if the humanitarian crisis was not dealt effectively. In this difficult time, relationships with the people of Afghanistan be kept separated from the regional politics. These were the views expressed by the panelists at the webinar organized by the Institute of Regional Studies on ‘Regional Response to Stability in Afghanistan’. China was actively engaged with theRead More
US, Pakistan hold inaugural meeting of climate working group
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 21 (DNA) – The United States and Pakistan reaffirmed their commitment to work together to address climate change through the creation of the U.S.-Pakistan Climate and Environment Working Group. Addressing the Working Group on September 20, U.S. Chargé d’affaires Angela P. Aggeler hailed over 50 years of U.S.-Pakistan partnership and cooperation on energy and the environment, which has facilitated more than $900 million in new investments in renewable energy, supported programs in water and climate-smart agriculture, and spurred the installation of air quality monitors across the country. ChargéRead More
Diplomats asked to focus on trade diplomacy for promoting Pakistan’s economic interests
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 21 (DNA) – A 21-member delegation of trainee officers of the Foreign Service of Pakistan led by Muhammad Wasif, Director (Programs), Foreign Service Academy visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and exchanged views with the business community on challenges and opportunities for the Pakistan’s economy. Addressing the delegation, Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry said that the trainee officers should focus on trade diplomacy while serving abroad as diplomats to promote Pakistan’s business and economic interests. He said that theRead More
Mental exercises help in prevention of psychiatric disorders: President
Islamabad : President Dr. Arif Alvi says mental exercises always help in prevention of psychiatric disorders. Addressing a function to mark the World Alzheimer’s Day at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad on Tuesday, the President said the increasing number of psychiatric patients is alarming in the country. He called for urgent solid steps to overcome the issue. He said this day raises awareness of the cause and severity of Alzheimer’s disease. The President said Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain condition that gradually deteriorates memory loss and cognitive abilities. He said itRead More
Army Chief, Greek envoys discuss regional, bilateral issues
DNA Ambassador Andreas lauded Pakistan’s efforts in controlling COVID-19 through a coordinated national response ISLAMABAD: Andreas Papastavrou, Greek Ambassador to Pakistan called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at GHQ,. During the meeting matters of mutual interest, regional security situation especially current situation in Afghanistan and cooperation in various fields were discussed. COAS said that Pakistan remains committed to cooperate with its international partners for peace in the region and ensuring a stable and prosperous future for Afghan people. COAS reiterated that Pakistan is safe forRead More