Sunday, August 27th, 2023
IPS join hands with RIIO to form network of think tanks on Indian Ocean Region
Islamabad, 27 Aug /DNA/ – Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) has become part of a pioneering effort by a Chinese institution to create a multilateral cooperative network of think tanks of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The development was a result of a bilateral MoU signed by IPS in Kunming, China with the Research Institute for Indian Ocean Economics (RIIO), Yunnan University of Finance and Economics (YUFE). The initiative was launched during the 8th RIIO international conference on ‘Common Development of China and Indian Ocean Region’ held with the themeRead More
IH Conference in Islamabad: Promoting safety of minorities and religious places on Aug 30
ISLAMABAD, AUG 27 /DNA/ – An Interfaith Harmony Conference will be held on August 30th in Islamabad, where matters related to attacks on religious places, desecration of holy scriptures and issues related to the safety of minorities and interfaith harmony will be dicussed. The Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Aniq Ahmed, will preside over the conference. During his meeting with the management of the International Interfaith Harmony Council, Alama Tahir Ashrafi said that the recent attack on the Christian community in Jaranwalla was an organized attempt by Pakistan’s foes toRead More
3 US Marines killed in Australia air crash
The US Marine Rotational Force in Darwin said there were “a total of 23 personnel on board” at the time of the crash and Australia’s military said only Americans were involved News Desk DARWIN, Australia, Three US Marines were killed Sunday when an Osprey aircraft crashed on a remote tropical island during war games north of the Australian mainland, US military officials said. Rescue workers toiled in fading light to evacuate survivors from the isolated crash site, with US officials saying five crew members had been flown to Royal DarwinRead More
MQM comfortable with delayed elections
Says although Karachi is in need of transparent elections at the earliest, if the delimitation of constituencies took weeks or months, it is not a bad deal Nazir Siyal KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Convener Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said Sunday that general elections should be held following fresh delimitation of constituencies in line with the census 2023. “Although Karachi is in need of transparent elections at the earliest, if the delimitation of constituencies took weeks or months, it is not a bad deal,” the MQM-convener said while addressing theRead More
Reviving Balochistan: The Imperative for Change and Progress
By: Qamar Bashir Balochistan is often highlighted for its abundant mineral, oil, and gas resources, but it’s crucial to recognize the plight of its people, who endure challenging living conditions. Throughout Pakistan’s history, leaders have promised to utilize Balochistan’s wealth for its people’s betterment, but this intent has often resulted in the misappropriation of provincial resources, leaving its residents in difficult circumstances. Can we anticipate a shift in this pattern, or will the cycle persist, with blame directed at tribal leaders for the province’s ongoing poverty? I have distinct memoriesRead More
The Real Cliffhanger
Abdus Sattar Abbasi I missed my flights thrice in my life at Dubai, Dushanbe and Islamabad airports. Flights were closed earlier than the scheduled time in all three instances. The Dubai incident cost me significantly, Dushanbe delayed for a few hours with a sad ending of the day because when we landed at Khujand airport my phone was flooded with messages from Pakistan about the assassination of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto and expected eruption of riots in the Country. During early 1990s, after a hectic day I rushed from Abbottabad toRead More