Monday, December 11th, 2023
Dr. Maen KHREASAT: Jordan’s relationship with Pakistan is historic and strong
Interview of Dr. Maen KHREASAT Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to Pakistan Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Your Excellency! On behalf of “Centerline Magazine”, “Islamabad Post” newspaper and “Diplomatic News Agency” I wish to welcome you as the new Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in Pakistan, and also to appreciate your efforts for enhancing the bilateral relations between Pakistan and Jordan. I am also thankful to you for giving us time out of your busy schedule. 1: Let us first start with your personal impressions about Pakistan asRead More
Peshawar, with AQI 269, tops list of country’s most-polluted cities
DNA PESHAWAR, DEC 11 (DNA) — Peshawar, with the air quality index (AQI) recorded at 269, emerged as the most-polluted city in the country on Monday as smog shows no sign of relenting. Peshawar was followed by Lahore where the AQI stood at 233. Globally, Lahore was ranked as the third most polluted city. Dhaka, with the AQI 311, stood on the first position while Kuwait City came next where the AQI was recorded at 234. The Punjab capital has now also started experiencing fog, which has reduced visibility considerablyRead More
HEC, CAB Int’l agree to promote access to Agri, Bioscience Resources
ISLAMABAD, 11 DEC /DNA/ – The Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan and the CAB International have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to cooperate for implementation, distribution, adoption and development of educational resources in Pakistan within the domains of agriculture and biosciences. Executive Director HEC Dr. Zia Ul Qayyum and Senior Regional Director (Asia) CABI Dr. Babar E. Bajwa signed the LoI. Advisor HEC Global Engagement Mr. Awais Ahmed, Director General HEC Research & Innovation Division Mr. Hazrat Bilal, Director (R&I) Ms. Noshaba Awais, Managing Director National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE) Ms.Read More
Naval chief reviews operational readiness in creeks and coastal areas
KARACHI, 11 Dec 23: /DNA/ – Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf visited Creeks and Coastal Areas and PN Ships to review operational preparedness and combat readiness of the units. Upon arrival at Creeks Brigade Sujawal, a comprehensive operational brief was presented to CNS on prevailing threat environment and defences of Creeks Area. During the visit at forward posts, CNS interacted with officers and men and appreciated their readiness to respond any misadventure by the adversary. On the second leg of his visit, Chief of the Naval StaffRead More
“Colours of the ICE” reflects the artistic value of glaciers
The Italian government has always been out to support initiatives regarding research, science, conservation and development: Andreas Ferrarese Abid Raza/DNA Islamabad – A three-day exhibition of photos and paintings entitled “The Colours of the ICE” kicked off at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Monday in connection with the 13th edition of Pakistan Mountain Festival, the annual flagship event of Devcom-Pakistan to mark the International Mountain Day that falls on December 11. The exhibition included 21 large-size photos reflecting the colours and textures of the glaciers inRead More
Ending Violence: #KoiJawazNahi campaign illuminates historic sites across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, 11 DEC /DNA/ – The capital city of Islamabad has successfully concluded the #KoiJawazNahi 16 Days Campaign, a collaborative initiative by UN Women, generously funded by the Government of Japan. This landmark campaign not only addressed the critical issue of violence against women and children but also marked the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Constitution of Pakistan, reinforcing the commitment to fundamental rights and equality. Nilofar Bakhtiar, Chairperson of National Commission on the Status of Women in her welcome speech said, “As we conclude these 16 DaysRead More