Sunday, July 16th, 2023
Confucius Institutes in Pakistan-an important role to spread Chinese culture
ISLAMABAD, July 15 (DNA): “The Confucius Institutes in Pakistan are critical and will have an important role to spread Chinese culture and to enhance understanding between our countries; Similarly, Urdu language centers and Pakistan Study Centers in China are playing a similar role.” This was stated by Mumtaz Zehra Baloch, Spokesperson and Additional Foreign Secretary at Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She was Chief Guest at Silk Road Cultural Forum themed on “China-Pakistan Civilization Exchanges and Mutual Learning” organized by the Pakistan-China Institute, Islamabad, in collaboration with China Study Centre, COMSATSRead More
Spain vote may change govt, but not foreign policy
Madrid, July 16 (DNA): From defending Spain’s interests within the EU to its tortuous relations with Morocco, there will be no shortage of foreign policy challenges for right-wing leader Alberto Nunez Feijoo if he wins the July 23 election. But the main challenge will undoubtedly be more personal, according to analysts: to assert himself on the international stage to ensure Spain’s voice continues to be clearly heard. At the helm of the right-wing Popular Party (PP) for the past year, Feijoo, 61, “doesn’t have a great track record in internationalRead More
A Majestic Journeyto Neelam Valley Azad Kashmir
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer Neelum Valley, being a border area, experiences significant mobile service issues. Only SCOM SIM services are available in this region, providing coverage to most areas, including 4G internet. However, Ufone SIM cards work on roaming but do not offer internet facilities. Therefore, it is advised to obtain an SCOM SIM when traveling from Muzaffarabad to Neelum Valley. Apart from Muzaffarabad, SIM cards can also be obtained from Nausiri on the way, as well as from Kandalshahi, Kattan, or Athmaqam within Neelam. For tourists planning to visitRead More
15-member Pakistan delegation leaves for China
DNA ISLAMABAD: Upon invitation from Fudan University, Shanghai, a 15-member composite delegation from Pakistan including diplomats, senior academics, researchers and media persons, will depart for China today on a week-long visit. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI, shall lead the delegation. The other members include: Prof. Dr. Engr. Attaullah Shah, Vice Chancellor, University of Karakoram; Dr. Ayesha Alam, University of Hazara; Prof. Dr. Ayesha Sohail, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir; Amb. Babar Amin, Former Ambassador; Mr. Dost Mohammad Barrech, University of Balochistan; Dr. Fouzia Hadi Ali, University of Punjab;Read More
Samina calls for a technocratic govt
DNA Islamabad, JUL 16: Samina Fazil, founder president of the Islamabad Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IWCCI) said on Sunday that the current government should be succeeded by a technocrat setup which will be able to take necessary measures imperative for the survival of the country. Usually, an interim government comes for a short period of time to hold general elections, but it will also be able to steer the country out of problems that is facing an economic freefall, she said. Talking to the business community, she emphasisedRead More