Wednesday, September 21st, 2022
PRCS Chairman Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari visits NDMA
ISLAMABAD, SEP 21: /DNA/ – Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lieutenant General Akhtar Nawaz has said that the affected families in the flood-ravaged areas of the country, have been provided with medical facilities, clean drinking water, household items and psychological support but there is a lot that needs to be done in mitigating the sufferings of vulnerable people as we are facing the worst disaster in history adding that he said Red Crescent services in flood-hit areas are highly commendable, he expressed these views on the ocassion of arrivalRead More
Pakistan values ties with UAE in potential sectors: Naveed
ISLAMABAD, SEP 21 (DNA) — United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to Pakistan Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Saleem Al Zaabi called on Federal Minister for Commerce Syed Naveed Qamar to discuss measures promoting bilateral trade and enhancing mutual cooperation in the corporate sector. Speaking on the occasion, the Federal Minister said Pakistan’s relations with the UAE are built on strong foundations based on mutual love and respect. He said Pakistan values its ties with the UAE in various fields, as there is lot of potential in agriculture, health, readymade garments and solarRead More
Ahsan Iqbal Underlines Significance of Education for Peace
Islamabad, Sep 21: /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has stressed the crucial need for bringing a behavioral change in the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to counter lack of tolerance in the society. The Minister mentioned that over 3 million students are currently enrolled in HEIs in Pakistan whose potential should be used to eradicate extreme polarization and radicalization in the society. He was addressing a ceremony held to mark International Day of Peace at Higher Education Commission (HEC) Secretariat on Wednesday. The eventRead More
Creating Building Blocks for Cooperative Security in the Middle East
Fading hopes for a revival of the 2015 international agreement that curbed Iran’s nuclear program potentially puts one more nail in the coffin of a regional security architecture that would include rather than target the Islamic republic. The potential demise of the nuclear agreement, coupled with America redefining its commitment to Middle Eastern security as it concentrates on rivalry with Russia and China, spotlights the need for a regional security forum that would facilitate confidence-building measures, including common approaches to transnational threats such as climate change, food security, maritime security,Read More
CM Mahmood Khan approved modern policing
From Our Correspondent PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has principally approved the project for promotion of Modern Policing through introduction of Drone Technology adding that IT based reforms are essential in every sector to ensure efficient services delivery. The Chief Minister directed the concerned authorities to work out the necessary modalities within 15 days adding that initially the project will be implemented in the Police and PDMA followed by its implementation in Mining and Agriculture sectors. Chairing a meeting regarding the introduction of Drone Technology in Police, PDMA, Mining andRead More
INS VIKRANT: Too little, Too late
Jawad Falak With much fanfare and aplomb, the Indian Government unveiled its purported indigenous aircraft carrier INS VIKRANT on 2 September. The opportunity was used by both the Indian Government and its subservient media to showcase Indian prowess as a major defense products powerhouse. However, a closer look will instead substantiate that the Vikrant is actually a negation of all grandiose claims about the strength of the Indian defense industry and more of an emblem of its weaknesses. First of all the term indigenous may not be at all suitableRead More