Monday, November 20th, 2023
At least 12 more killed as Israeli forces surround another hospital in Gaza
GAZA: At least 12 more people were reported to have been killed in Israeli strikes since Monday morning after Israeli forces surrounded Indonesian Hospital in Gaza – the fourth hospital to come under Israeli forces’ attack since October 7. Quoting a journalist based in Gaza, Ismail Al Ghoul, Al Jazeera reported that Israeli forces were shooting whoever was trying to leave the hospital, adding that “the situation in the hospital is catastrophic”. The journalist further told Al Jazeera that the hospital was full of people; sheltering more than 6,000, includingRead More
Pakistan ready to play proactive role in all kinds of Int’l cooperation: Sarfraz Bugti
ISLAMABAD, NOV 20 (DNA) — Interior Minister Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti has said that Pakistan is ready to play a proactive role in all kinds of international cooperation to increase global security. He was talking to Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, who called on him in Islamabad on Monday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed matters of mutual interest including bilateral relations. It was agreed in the meeting to further enhance cooperation in the field of security. The Interior Minister said the decades-long friendship between Pakistan and China is an exampleRead More
UAE Ambassador calls on PM Kakar
DNA ISLAMABAD, NOV 20: Ambassador of U.A.E. to Pakistan, Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi called on Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad today. The Emirati Ambassador presented a formal invitation to the Prime Minister for attending the forthcoming COP-28 meeting in Abu Dhabi. He said that Pakistan was one of the leading countries in climate change negotiations and the U.A.E. was hopeful that Pakistan would play its part in ensuring the success of COP-28. The Prime Minister congratulated the U.A.E. for hosting this important globalRead More
APNS calls for early payment of dues
Welcomes appointment of Shahera Shahid as the new Information Secretary KARACHI, NOV 20 /DNA/ – “The APNS expresses its grave concern over the non-payment of advertisement dues by the Federal and provincial governments despite various assurances by the respective governments. Mr. Sarmad Ali, Secretary General, APNS has stated that the meeting of the Executive Committee held on November 20, 2023 chaired by the President, APNS, Mrs. Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani has noted that the Federal and provincial governments have not paid the dues related to display, SPL and non-budgeted advertisements whichRead More
ISSI launches Ishrat Husain’s Book, “Development Pathways: India -Pakistan-Bangladesh (1947-2022)”
ISLAMABAD, NOV 20 /DNA/ – The Centre for Strategic Perspectives and India Study Centre at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized an event to launch a Book, titled “Development Pathways: India-Pakistan-Bangladesh (1947-2022)” authored by Dr. Ishrat Husain. The event was attended by eminent members of foreign and civil services, academia, civil society, media, and the diplomatic corps in Islamabad. Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance, Dr. Waqar Masood Khan, was chief guest on the occasion. DG ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, in his welcome remarks, introduced both theRead More
‘Light at the End of the Tunnel: Hope in Times of Despair’
DNA ISLAMABAD, NOV 20: The 26th Sustainable Development Conference (SDC), the annual flagship event of the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), kicks off from Tuesday (November 21st) to Thursday (23rd) at local hotel in Islamabad. With an overarching theme “Light at the End of the Tunnel: Hope in Times of Despair”, the Conference aims to raise hope and optimism for the future of the region and to contribute toward a more sustainable and resilient South Asia and beyond. The conference, being a prime event in South Asia and beyond, providesRead More