Tuesday, March 12th, 2024
Ghana’s 67th National Day celebrated in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, MAR 12: /DNA/ – On the occasion of Ghana’s 67th National Day, a grand reception was hosted by Ghana’s Honorary Consul General Dr. Shahid Rasheed Butt and Vice Consul Omar Shahid Butt at their residence. The ceremony was attended by large number of Diplomats, Parliamentarians, senators, High ranking Military and civil officials. Important personalities from other walks of life also attended the event in large numbers. The High Commissioner of Ghana posted in Iran, Eric Owusu Boateng, specially attended the reception. It was a unique diplomatic event in whichRead More
Pak, Russian relations on positive trajectory
ISSI welcomes Ambassador of Russian Federation Staff Report ISLAMABAD: The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) welcomed Albert P. Khorev, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Pakistan, for his inaugural visit. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, the Director-General of ISSI, chaired the meeting, which was attended by Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman of the Board of Governors (BOG) ISSI; Dr. Neelum Nigar, Director of the Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP); and Mr. Taimur Khan, Research Associate at CSP-ISSI. Extending a warm welcome to Ambassador Khorev, DG ISSI Ambassador Sohail MahmoodRead More
ECOSF to arrange lecture series on `Popularizing Mathematics and Science’
ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP/DNA): The ECO Science Foundation (ECOSF) and the Union of Iranian Societies of Mathematical Sciences (UIMS) are jointly arranging Lecture Series on Popularizing Mathematics and Science, virtually. As a part of this series, an engaging and enlightening Mathematical Popularizing Talk will be held on March 14 where the participants will delve into the fascinating world of Mathematics. According to an official of ECOSF, renowned Expert, Imran Parvez Khan will deliver lecture on the topic “Symmetry of Frieze Patterns” which will be attended by a number of participantsRead More
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announces to forego salary
ISLAMABAD, MAR 12 (APP/DNA): Minister for Interior & Narcotics control Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday announced to forego his salary during his tenure as minister. He made an announcement on social media application X and stated that in this challenging time, he was committed to support and serving the nation in every possible ways. Earlier, the minister had a meeting with lawyers’ community in Lahore in a simple gathering organized in his honor in a local hotel. Former President Supreme Court Bar Ahsan Bhawan, Federal Minister of Law Senator Azam NazirRead More
Will Shahbaz’s Hard Work alone Do the Magic?
By: Qamar Bashir The current state of Pakistan’s economy is alarming, with several key sectors facing significant challenges. The electricity circular debt has ballooned to an alarming Rs. 4000 billion, while the national carrier, PIA, is incurring losses exceeding Rs. 800 billion. Furthermore, the state of electricity plants has deteriorated, contributing to inefficiencies and financial losses. Rampant electricity theft has resulted in losses exceeding Rs. 400 billion, exacerbating the financial strain on the energy sector. Adding to the financial woes, corruption within government institutions, such as the FBR, has resultedRead More