Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022
MALAYSIA’S HUMANITARIAN RELIEF MISSION TO AFGHANISTAN
ISLAMABAD /DNA/ – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the private sector – Golden Horses Digital Investment Bank and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) – Global Peace Mission and Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA), is undertaking Malaysia’s humanitarian relief mission to Afghanistan following the dire humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, YB Dato’ Sri Saifuddin Abdullah will be sending off the humanitarian relief special flight bound for capital city Kabul at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport on 22 February 2022. The flight will stopover atRead More
Albania wants enhanced trade relations with Pakistan
Islamabad, /DNA/ – The Non Resident Ambassador-Designate of the Republic of Albania, Kastriot Robo said that his country wanted to enhance trade relations with Pakistan as there were great opportunities for increasing the volume of trade between the two countries that should be exploited for mutual benefits. He said this while exchanging views with the business community during his visit to Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI). The envoy said that the geographical location of Albania was important for Pakistan and Albania was almost in the heart of Europe,Read More
Japan provides grant assistance to three NGO development projects in Pakistan
Islamabad: Feb 22: /DNA/ – The Government of Japan has decided to provide grant assistance up to US$189,204 (equivalent to around PKR 33 million) to three NGO development projects in Pakistan. The recipients that will implement the projects are True Worth Foundation, Rehman Foundation, and Dir Area Development Organization (DADO). The grant contracts were signed between H.E. WADA Mitsuhiro, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, and representatives of the three organizations at the Ambassador’s residence in Islamabad on February 22, 2022. True Worth Foundation will receive a US$ 62,199 grant (equivalent to aroundRead More
WAF Salutes Struggles for Women’s Rights & Social Justice
DNA ISLAMABAD: For over 40 years, the Women’s Action Forum has sustained its struggle for women’s rights and gender equality. On the occasion of the International Women’s Day(IWD) commemorated on 8 March, WAF-Islamabad reiterates its commitment to challenge and change patriarchal structures that pervade every socio economic and political institution. It expresses solidarity with all those striving for social justice, dignity and equality before the lawfor all citizens irrespective of gender, religious and ethnic differences. Over the past few years,diverse groups have come together on 8 March under banners suchRead More
Punjab governor lauds FF Steel new initiative
Nauman Wazir Khattak said that company has started manufacturing grade 80 steel and it is now commercially available for customers DNA Lahore, Feb 22 /DNA/ : FF Steel’s latest initiative Grade 80 Steel bar for which first time in Pakistan Industry, Consultancy and Academia joined hands for a major industrial breakthrough by bringing revolutionary steel product – Grade 80 steel bar is appreciated and this will bring new revolution in the field. This was stated by Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar while speaking at launching ceremony at Lahore. The launching ceremonyRead More
Tension with Russia: Ukraine urges Pakistan to play its role
Tension with Russia: Ukraine urges Pakistan to play its role Ambassador of Ukraine to Pakistan Markian Chuchuk says we expect that our Pakistani partners would tell the Russians to make business instead of war. Pakistan is powerful nuclear state and its stance could not be ignored’ Ansar Mahmood Bhatti ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Ukraine to Pakistan Markian Chuchuk has said we ask Pakistan to play its role for peace and security at the Ukraine and Russian borders. In this backdrop Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to Russia holds significance. The ambassadorRead More