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Parliamentary Secy for unity to foil evil designs

Agencies ISLAMABAD, Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Muhammad Shahbaz Babar said on Wednesday that unity was the greatest strength of a nation and there was a great need of showing unity to foil enemies’ nefarious designs against Pakistan. He was speaking at the opening ceremony of the Digital Photographic Exhibition on the eve of Pakistan Day organized by the Directorate of Electronic Media and Publications (DEMP), an attached department of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, at the Information Services Academy. ” Protection of Pakistan should beRead More


ICCI confers Excellence Awards on women to recognition their contribution

Islamabad, MAR 22 /DNA/ – The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) organized a Women’s Excellence Awards ceremony to confer awards to high achievers from various fields of life in order to recognize their contribution to the economic development of the country. Mirza Muhammad Afridi, Deputy Chairman Senate was the Chief Guest while Romina Khurshid Alam, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister was the Guest of Honor. Speaking at the occasion, Mirza Muhammad Afridi, Deputy Chairman Senate said that women have a key role in the economic development ofRead More


German envoy calls on Ayaz Sadiq; appreciates Pakistan’s environmental protection efforts

ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (DNA): German ambassador to Pakistan Alfred Grannas called on Minister for Economic Affairs Sardar Ayaz Sadiq here on Wednesday and discussed matters of mutual interest. During the meeting, the envoy appreciated “Pakistan’s outlook towards environment protection and efficient utilization of natural resources, clean and green energy,” a news release said. Alred Grannas apprised the minister that a positive regulatory framework for electric vehicles’ import had been a major step that promised to reduce Pakistan’s reliance on importing petroleum products. He also stressed enhancing bilateral ties and highlightedRead More


Experts call for immediate confidence-building measures for resolution of problems in Balochistan

Chronic trust-deficit at government and societal levels is the major obstacle towards the reconciliation process and called for immediate confidence-building measures for the resolution of problems in Balochistan. ISLAMABAD, MAR 22 /DNA/ – A panel discussion on “Reconciliation Process in Balochistan: Problems, Challenges and Way Forward” was held at University of Turbat on 17th March, 2023. The program was organized by the Department of Political Science. The aim of panel discussion was to engage academia and youth for the solution of longstanding problems and challenges in Balochistan. Prof. Dr. NazirRead More


High Commission of Canada hosts Girls in Sports Gala

DNA ISLAMABAD, MAR 22: The High Commission of Canada, Islamabad hosted its second annual Girls in Sports Gala and Banff Mountain Film Festival. In partnership with Right to Play, the Festival brought together over 200 girls as well as a diverse audience of notable female athletes, women’s rights activists, government officials, diplomats, and local not-for-profit organizations supporting the empowerment of women and girls through sport. As part of its Sports Diplomacy initiatives, and as aligned with  Canada’s Feminist Foreign Policy, the High Commission supports community-based organizations that are engaging girlsRead More


Australia supports a run to raise awareness of water challenges

ISLAMABAD, MAR 22 /DNA/ – The Australian High Commission supported a group of runners participating in a 500-kilometer run along the historic Grand Trunk Road, from Torkham border to Wahga border. The Run is tied to an Australian initiative – the World Water Run #RUNBLUE event – that is taking place during World Water Week, from 16 to 22 March. Started by an Australian athlete, Mina Guli, the World Water Run aims to raise awareness about the global water challenges, on the steps of the first UN Water Conference inRead More