Wednesday, October 4th, 2023
PIDE 3rd think tank moot on Oct 5
ISLAMABAD, OCT 4 /DNA/ – In most countries, the debate on policy and reform is led by the research community, something that is missing in Pakistan so far. To fill in this gap, the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Islamabad, has initiated an effort to bring in all the think-tanks on a table. It is time that the think-tanks accept the challenge and develop a reform agenda to take the country out of the current crises, on a permanent basis. The upcoming elections further necessitate the need to generateRead More
Pakistan eye easier ride on World Cup rollercoaster
Pakistan tackle outsiders Netherlands in their opening match of the World Cup on Friday desperate to avoid a repeat of the disastrous start of four years ago which undermined their campaign. In 2019, Pakistan lost to the West Indies first up in Nottingham. Shot out for a paltry 105 in 21.4 overs, Pakistan went down by seven wickets. They eventually missed out on a semi-final spot on net run-rate. Four years on and Pakistan are already riding a familiar tournament rollercoaster. They crashed out of last month’s Asia Cup afterRead More
ISSI hosts conference on Pakistan’s role in global peace and security
ISLAMABAD, OCT 4 /DNA/ – The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the United States Institute for Peace (USIP), is holding an International Conference on “Navigating Peace & Security in the Region & Beyond: Pakistan’s Role” on 5-6 October 2023. The Conference is aimed at undertaking a strategic scan of the developments at the international level and in the adjoining regions of Pakistan. Today’s world situation, as is quite evident, continues to be marked by extreme fluidityRead More
Kabul calls Pakistan’s decision to expel undocumented Afghan nationals ‘unacceptable’
KABUL, OCT 4: Afghan Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid on Wednesday said Pakistan’s decision to expel undocumented Afghan nationals was “unacceptable” and urged authorities to revisit the policy. The statement comes a day after the caretaker government gave an ultimatum to all undocumented immigrants, including Afghan nationals, to leave Pakistan by October 31, or risk imprisonment and deportation to their respective countries. The decision was taken in an apex committee meeting headed by Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar and attended by the army chief, among others. The committee also decided thatRead More
COAS, Pentagon chief discuss ‘recent regional developments’ over phone
RAWALPINDI, OCT 4: Army chief General Asim Munir on Tuesday discussed “recent regional developments” with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, the US Department of Defence said in a statement. In a brief statement, the defence department said the chief of army staff (COAS) and Secretary Austin discussed the regional matters during a phone call. They also discussed areas of mutual interest between the two countries. The military’s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), is yet to issue a statement on the phone call. This is the second time thatRead More
Imran’s bail plea in cipher case to be heard in open court, rules IHC
Islamabad, OCT 4: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday ruled that hearing on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan’s bail plea in cipher case registered under Official Secrets Act will take place in an open court. The IHC announced a verdict that it reserved earlier this week on FIA’s plea seeking in-camera hearing on the PTI chief’s bail application in the cipher case. In the verdict today, the IHC said open court hearing on the bail petition will be held on October 9. However, the IHC said arguments byRead More