Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023
Three exceptional students awarded MAECI scholarships 2023-24 for higher studies in Italy
DNA ISLAMABAD, OCT 3 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy (MAECI) is delighted to announce the recipients of the prestigious MAECI Scholarships for the academic year 2023-24. Among the distinguished winners are Asima from Gilgit, Tehseen from Dir, and Huda from Lahore. These exceptionally talented students have been granted the opportunity to pursue their higher education at some of Italy’s finest academic institutions, further strengthening the educational and cultural ties between Pakistan and Italy. Asima, Tehseen, and Huda have demonstrated outstanding academic prowess and exceptionalRead More
Security forces kill 10 terrorists in Tank Operation
RAWALPINDI, Oct 03 (DNA): Security forces conducted anIntelligence-Based Operation on the reported presence of terrorists inthe general area of Pezu, Tank District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) onTuesday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations(ISPR) said, security forces killed 10 terrorists during the operation. “Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terroristswho remained actively involved in terrorist activities against securityforces as well as extortion and targeted killing of innocent citizens,”it said. The ISPR further stated that sanitisation of the area was being carriedout to eliminate anyRead More
Ambassador commends global health summit and Pakistan’s Pharma Park efforts
ISLAMABAD, OCT 3 /DNA/ – Khazar Farhadov Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan held a meeting with Federal Minister Health Dr Nadeem Jan today. Matters of mutual interest, including bilateral cooperation in the field of health were discussed. Federal Minister of Health briefed the Ambassador on the healthcare initiatives being undertaken in Pakistan. We are implementing concerted measures to protect the public from diseases and epidemics, the minister said. The minister highlighted ongoing efforts to improve the availability of medicines and the establishment of pharmaceutical parks in Pakistan. The minister emphasizedRead More
Australia down Pakistan by 14 runs
Hyderabad, OCT 3: Australia have defeated Pakistan by 14 runs in the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup warm-up game at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Despite brilliant knocks from skipper Babar Azam and Iftikhar, the Men in Green fell short in the chase of 352 and suffered loss in their second practice game. Earlier, Australian batters showed no mercy to Pakistani pacers in their innings as they posted a colossal total of 351 runs in 50 overs Glenn Maxwell played a fine knock, scoring 77 off 71 withRead More
ISSI launches special report on “Human Security Through Development”
ISLAMABAD, OCT 3 /DNA/ – The Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) launched a Special Report on “Human Security through Development” today. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Chairman, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik. Other discussants included: Ambassador Shafqat Kakakhel, Chairperson BoG, SDPI; Ms. Aisha Khan, Executive Director, Civil Society Coalition for Climate Change; Dr. Aliya Khan, Former Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, QAU, and Mr. Faheem Sardar, Senior Policy Specialist, NSD. In his address, Chairman NDMARead More
Peshawar extends warm wishes to China on its National Day celebration
PESHAWAR, OCT 3 /DNA/ – Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Haji Ghulam Ali has said that China is a time tested and true friend of Pakistan who has always helped Pakistan in difficult times. The whole world gives examples of Pakistan-China friendship and this is the reason why Pakistanis always share in the happiness of Chinese people and Celebrations held across Pakistan on the occasion of the 74th Independence Day of the People’s Republic of China is a clear proof that Pakistan-China friendship is sweeter than honey, higher than the HimalayasRead More