Wednesday, July 26th, 2023
Pakistan monsoon death toll reaches 150
ISLAMABAD, Jul 26 (DNA): At least 150 people have died inweather-related incidents across Pakistan since June 24 when monsoonrains began, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) saidWednesday. According to the data compiled by the NDMA, worst-hit regions includePunjab, where 66 people died, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with 41 fatalities,Sindh 15, Balochistan 6, Islamabad 11, AJK 6 and Gilgit-Baltistanreported five deaths. More than 233 people had been injured in the incidents caused by therains or flooding, while more than 468 houses were damaged. Meanwhile, a fresh westerly wave is likely to enter in upperRead More
Iran’s FM due in Pakistan next week
ISLAMABAD, Jul 26 (DNA): Iran’s Foreign Minister (FM) HosseinAmir-Abdollahian will arrive in Pakistan next week on an importanttwo-day official visit. Diplomatic sources told that Abdollahian was expected to reach Pakistanon August 3. He would hold meetings with Pakistani officials on August 3 and August 4at which promotion of ties between the two countries as well as theregional situation would come under discussion, they explained. The sources disclosed that there would be a special focus on securitysituation in Afghanistan since safe havens for militants insideAfghanistan are a major source of concernRead More
Pak, Kazakhstan trade potential of $1 billion, says Ambassador
The Ambassador said that the delegation of Islamabad Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry under the leadership of its leader Ms Samina Fazil should visit the cities of Almaty, Astana and other cities of Kazakhstan and evaluate the business opportunities there so that they can have an idea about the local market and during this time both in sides strong business links can be established between the women entrepreneurs DNA ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin on Wednesday said that Pakistan and Kazakhstan have potential of $1 billionRead More
UN adopts Pakistan-backed resolution against hate speech, Islamophobia
The United Nations, with Pakistan as a co-sponsor, adopted a resolution titled “promoting interreligious and intercultural dialogue and tolerance in countering hate speech” on Tuesday. The resolution has urged the global community to counter all forms and dimensions of hate speech. It was adopted by consensus at the UN headquarters in New York, with 44 nations in favour, 62 against and 24 absent during voting. “It also recognises with deep concern the overall rise in instances of discrimination, intolerance and violence, regardless of the actors, including cases motivated by IslamophobiaRead More
Pakistan to host International Women’s Volleyball C’ship
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) in partnership with Empower Sports Academy is planning to host the first ever international women’s volleyball invitational championship to increase the playing standard and develop interest of young girls in the country. According to Pakistan Volleyball Federation women’s wing Chairperson Malika Junaid, with the collaboration of Empower Sports Academy and Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) PVF are also focusing to encourage girls to play Volleyball. The purpose to host the international event is to provide the opportunity to women players to improve theirRead More
OIC condemns terrorist attack on a Mogadishu Military Academy
Jeddah, JUL 26 /DNA/ – The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned the terrorist attack against the Gali Siad Military Academy in Mogadishu on Monday, July 24, 2023, which caused the death and injury of a number of innocent people. Hissein Brahim Taha, the OIC Secretary-General, expressed his strong condemnation of this heinous operation. He offered his condolences to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Somalia, wishing a speedy recovery for the injured. The Secretary-General also reiterated the OIC’sRead More