Tuesday, July 18th, 2023
PM Shehbaz thanks UAE president for helping Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, JUL 18 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic call with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, President of the United Arab Emirates today.The Prime Minister conveyed profound gratitude for His Highness’ firm support for the economic and financial stability of Pakistan which certainly manifested His Highness deep affection and care for the welfare of the people of Pakistan. The Prime Minister also conveyed gratitude for the deposits of USD 1 billion in the State Bank of Pakistan. Recalling his successful visit to UAE in January,Read More
Afghanistan, Pakistan & Uzbekistan sign MoU
Islamabad: /DNA/ – The Embassy of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan in Islamabad is pleased to announce that on July 18, 2023, a historic protocol for the construction of a railway between Afghanistan, Pakistan & Uzbekistan has been officially signed.
No decision yet on date for dissolution of National Assembly: Marriyum Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD, JUL 18: Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Tuesday asserted that no decision had been taken yet by the incumbent government and its allies regarding the dissolution date of the National Assembly. Reacting to media reports about the NA’s early dissolution on August 8, days before its term completes on August 12, the information minister told Dawn.com: “A decision has not been taken yet on the NA’s dissolution date.” She said the date would be decided in consultation between the government and its allies. “There will be an official announcementRead More
HEC Sends off 156 PhD Scholars for Fellowships in Top 200 World Varsities
Islamabad, JUL 18: /DNA/ – Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan has awarded six-month Research Fellowships to 156 PhD scholars for top 200 universities of the world during the 53th award ceremony under the International Research Support Initiative Programme (IRSIP). Under IRSIP, HEC has so far distributed a total of 6,545 awards, representing 79 Pakistani universities. Among the current awardees, six scholars are going to the top 10 universities, 44 to top 50 universities, and 71 to top 100 universities of the world. Chairman HEC Dr. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed was theRead More
Online Course showcases modern Indonesia for mutual learning
Ambassador Adam M. Tugio says that the OIP brings a wealth of Indonesian experiences and similarities to share with the participants DNA ISLAMABAD: The Indonesian Embassy and Bahria University are organizing an International Online Internship Program (OIP) featuring prominent experts and scholars from Indonesia to showcase modern Indonesia, share views and explore mutual learning opportunities for further development of ties between Indonesia and Pakistan. The OIP was inaugurated virtually by Dr. Teuku Faizasyah, Indonesian Deputy Foreign Minister for Public Diplomacy. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Guest said that theRead More
US nuclear sub puts up power show in South Korea as North plays missiles
As North Korea has increased the frequency of test-firing its long-range missiles, leading tensions to spiral in the region, a US nuclear-capable submarine visited South Korea for the first time in more than four decades, said a White House official Tuesday, in a show of power. The bilateral relations between the South and the North are at their lowest with no top communication as Pyongyang’s leader Kim Jong Un urged for increased weapons development, including tactical ones. Citing the threats, Seoul and Washington have ramped up military cooperation, staging jointRead More