Friday, July 29th, 2022
189 Pakistanis receive Fulbright scholarships for Master’s, Phd degrees
ISLAMABAD, JUL 29 /DNA/ – To promote educational and cultural exchange between the United States and Pakistan, 189 students have been awarded the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to pursue advanced studies and research at leading U.S. universities. The awardees will start their higher education journey at 82 universities this fall in various disciplines, including environmental studies, energy management, and social sciences. Fulbright is the flagship scholarship program of the United States Government, operating in 160 countries. Pakistan has the largest Fulbright program in the world in terms of U.S. government contribution,Read More
FM Bilawal holds meeting with Tajik counterpart in Uzbekistan
ISLAMABAD, JUL 29 /DNA/ – Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari held a bilateral meeting with his Tajik counterpart Sirojiddin Muhriddin on the sidelines of the Council of Foreign Ministers meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO-CFM) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on 28 July 2022. The Foreign Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to further enhance bilateral trade, promote regional connectivity, and strengthen people-to-people links between the two countries. He laid emphasis on reinvigorating bilateral economic relations by boosting trade and investment through cooperation in diverse areas and frequent exchange of business delegations. TheRead More
Chinese FM meets Russian counterpart in Uzbekistan
News Desk TASHKENT: Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). Wang said that faced with the current severe and complex international situation, China and Russia, as two major countries and permanent members of the UN Security Council, should strengthen strategic communication in a timely manner, which will help demonstrate the basic situation of the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination, promote the sound andRead More
Amb. Nong thanks COAS for Chinese nationals’ security
DNA RAWALPINDI: Nong Rong, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, today. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, defence collaboration, progress on CPEC and regional security were discussed in detail. COAS said that Pakistan values China’s role in global and regional affairs and we look forward to enhancing our strategic partnership. COAS reiterated that Pakistan remains committed to cooperate with its international partners for peace and stability in the region. The visiting dignitary thanked COAS for special measures takenRead More
Afghan Faculty Members, University Administrators visit HEC
ISLAMABAD, JUL 29 /DNA/ – A delegation of 30 Afghan faculty members and university administrators visited Higher Education Commission (HEC) Secretariat and called on Acting Chairperson/Executive Director HEC Dr. Shaista Sohail and top management of HEC. Shaista Sohail gave a briefing on HEC’s functions to the delegates, who are currently attending a capacity building programme at National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad. She described the overall structure of higher education sector in Pakistan with special reference to HEC scholarships for Afghan students. She also responded to questions ofRead More
Saudi prince thanks Macron for ‘warm reception’ in Paris
Paris: /DNA/ – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday thanked French President Emmanuel Macron for his “warm reception” during talks in Paris that have outraged rights groups. “As I leave your friendly country, it gives me great pleasure to express to your Excellency my deepest gratitude and appreciation for the warm reception and hospitality accorded to me and the accompanying delegation,” bin Salman wrote in a message posted by the Saudi foreign ministry. The dinner on Thursday evening was the latest step in the diplomatic rehabilitation ofRead More