Monday, May 23rd, 2022
100 STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM U.S. ENGLISH WORKS
Islamabad, May 23 /DNA/ – Minister Counselor for Public Affairs Ray Castillo attended the graduation ceremony for 100 English Works! students at National University of Modern Languages (NUML) on May 18. The U.S. English Works! Program provides a foundation of English language and vocational skills to deserving youth, aged 17-25. The six-month, 240-hour program boosts English proficiency, develops computer literacy skills, and builds job market knowledge for motivated students who have limited financial resources. Since its beginning in 2015, over 3,700 youth have graduated with marketable skills that lead toRead More
More than 100 million people forcibly displaced: UN
Geneva, MAY 23: Russia’s war in Ukraine has pushed the number of forcibly displaced people around the world above 100 million for the first time ever, the United Nations said on Monday. “The number of people forced to flee conflict, violence, human rights violations and persecution has now crossed the staggering milestone of 100 million for the first time on record, propelled by the war in Ukraine and other deadly conflicts,” said UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. The “alarming” figure must shake the world into ending the conflicts forcing recordRead More
PCB announces 16-player squad for West Indies ODIs
AFZAL JAVEDISLAMABAD, May 23: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday named the 16-member squad for the three ODI matches against West Indies, starting from 8th June at the Pindi Cricket Stadium Rawalpindi. As the series will not be played in a Managed Event Environment, the selectors have decided to reduce the 21-player squad for the home Australia ODIs to 16 players and those left out of the squad from next month’s matches are Asif Afridi, Asif Ali, Haider Ali and Usman Qadir.Saud Shakeel was not considered as he is scheduledRead More
Malaysia’s economy to expand by 5.75 per cent: Malaysia a gateway to ASEAN for Pak products
The Acting High Commissioner of Malaysia Deddy Faisal says I urge both Malaysian and Pakistani businesses, chambers and associations to have more frequent interactions, besides leveraging on each other’s strength and capacity DNA MANDIBAHUDDIN: The Acting High Commissioner of Malaysia Deddy Faisal has said Malaysia has always been an open trading nation and preferred investment destination and will continue to remain so driven by our Unique Value Proposition to investors. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is optimistic that Malaysia’s economy will expand by 5.75 per cent this year, driven byRead More
China and Iran are Expanding Military Cooperation
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer Chinese minister of national defense Wei Fenghe visited Tehran in April 27, 2022 and met with high profile personalities of Iran. Wei Fenghe expressed that Iran sees China as a Strategic partner. The close cooperation of both the countries would provide security particularly in the current critical and tense situation. The intentions of both the countries demonstrate that their cooperation may lead towards deep strategic cooperation. After meeting with President EbrahimReiss, the two sides agreed to expand all areas of cooperation, including the military, while reiteratingRead More
Pakistan, Belarus discuss possibilities of further expanding economic contacts
Minsk, MAY 23: /DNA/ – Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan held a meeting with Nikolai Borisevich, Director General, Belarusian National Centre for Marketing. An accomplished diplomat and a good friend of Pakistan who until recently served as the Deputy Foreign Minister. The two sides discussed possibilities of further expanding the economic contacts and contents through enhanced participation in exhibitions and fairs and introductory visits to industrial units. Agreed to participate in the Virtual business webinar in Timber scheduled on 30 May 2022.