Monday, January 29th, 2024
Austrian ambassador explores investment prospects in Pakistan, stresses positive perception
DNA KARACHI, JAN 29: Austrian Ambassador to Pakistan and Afghanistan Andrea Wicke, joined by Hussain Islam, chairman of the Prime Minister’s Task Force in the Strategic Reforms Unit, and Johannes Brunner, commercial counsellor of the Austrian Embassy Commercial Section, visited the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) to engage with the Chamber’s leadership and gain insights into Pakistan’s economic landscape. During the meeting, OICCI CE/Secretary General M Abdul Aleem provided a comprehensive briefing to the Austrian delegation on Pakistan’s business prospects, with a focus on attracting Foreign DirectRead More
Pak-Iran FMs forge closer ties, emphasize joint efforts against terrorism
ISLAMABAD, JAN 29 /DNA/ – Meeting between the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan and Iran Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani today met with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, in Islamabad. Senior Officials from both sides were present in the meeting. Foreign Minister Abdollahian is on an official visit to Pakistan at the invitation of Foreign Minister Jilani. Underscoring the brotherly relations between Pakistan and Iran, Foreign Minister Jilani reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepen and broaden the existing wide-ranging cooperation with Iran. The Foreign Minister underlined the imperative for collective andRead More
Pakistan’s Hoc key5s World Cup journey ends with 7-8 loss to Poland
ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (DNA): Pakistan’s hopes to secure a quarterfinal spot at the FIH Hockey5s World Cup 2024 were shattered as they conceded a 7-8 defeat to Poland in their last pool A match in Muscat, Oman on Monday. Poland scored three consecutive goals in the first quarter with Holosyniuk Jakub, Rutkowski Wojciech and Bembenek Tomasz, netting on goal apiece in the 8th, 9th and 10th minutes respectively to put Pakistan under immense pressure, according to information made available here by Pakistan Hockey Federation. Pakistan bounced back shortly with captainRead More
Democracy is not just right to vote but a right to live in dignity
By: Zahra Ali As the country nears election time, it is imperative to underscore that democracy transcends the mere right to vote. In the contemporary political landscape, the discourse on democracy often fixates on its procedural aspects, particularly the electoral process. However, a nuanced understanding reveals that democracy extends far beyond the act of voting, encapsulating the broader imperative of safeguarding human dignity. It is imperative for people to understand and to elucidate the multifaceted role of democracy in upholding not only the right to suffrage but, more crucially, theRead More
Last IMF tranche will be first test of new government
ISLAMABAD, JAN 29 /DNA/ – Former President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Dr Shahid Rasheed Butt, said on Monday that getting the final instalment from the IMF will be the new government’s first test. He said the new government would have to work hard to meet the IMF’s strict criteria, as all political parties offer great relief to the masses. Shahid Rasheed Butt said in a statement issued here today that the new government will need a new three-year IMF agreement to run the country, whichRead More
Political Parties’ Manifestos: A promise needs to be fulfilled
Waheed Hussain In the present controversial and cloudy political environment, three main political parties PPP, PML (N) and PTI announced their election manifestos. A manifesto is a sacred document of any political party, informing the public, how it will performonce elected to the government. It’s a road map of the party for development and prosperity of the people and country. Practically speaking,it’s to allure the voters. It’s future promises, rarely fulfilled. The problem with our party parties’ manifesto is, that they are too wishful and unrealistic to be achieved inRead More