Friday, March 15th, 2024
COMSTECH and Ida Rieu Schools Launch Training Program
ISLAMABAD, MAR 15 (DNA) — COMSTECH and Ida Rieu Schools launched special education teachers training program for OIC countries at COMSTECH Auditorium on Thursday. Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary, Coordinator General COMSTECH extended a very warm welcome to the team of Ida Rieu Schools. He thanked Ms. Nadira Panjwani, leading philanthropist and President of Ida Rieu Schools for joining hands with COMSTECH to serve the special education community across the OIC region. Prof. Choudhary gave a comprehensive presentation on the aims, objectives, programs and the scope of COMSTECH. He said that thisRead More
FO rubbishes reports of IAEA delegation’s visit to Pakistan as ‘fake news’
ISLAMABAD, MAR 15: The Foreign Office (FO) on Friday rubbished reports of the visit of a high-level delegation of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to the country as “fake news” and said there was no veracity to the matter. A day ago, a PTI official from its US chapter and several users, who appeared to be PTI supporters based on their past posts and account descriptions, shared a video clip from an Indian news segment by Zee News on a meeting between IAEA Director General (DG) Rafael Mariano GrossiRead More
EU ambassador, finance minister discuss mutual interests
ISLAMABAD, MAR 16 /DNA/ – The Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, welcomed, Riina Kionka, Ambassador of the European Union (EU), for a productive discussion on matters of mutual interest and enhancing economic and financial relations between the EU and Pakistan. During the meeting, both parties engaged in constructive dialogue aimed at strengthening the existing ties between the European Union and Pakistan. The discussions revolved around various areas of collaboration, including trade, investment, and economic cooperation, with a focus on exploring avenues for mutual benefit.
US Ambassador, PM Shehbaz forge bilateral partnerships
ISLAMABAD, MAR 15 /DNA/ – U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome met today with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss a broad range of bilateral issues, including partnering with the Government of Pakistan on regional security, U.S. support for continued economic reforms with and through the IMF, trade and investment, education, climate change, and private sector-led economic growth. Ambassador Blome expressed U.S. support for Pakistan’s democracy and the key role of an independent press. The Ambassador and Prime Minister also discussed how both countries can work together to accelerate projects addressing climateRead More
Annual Sports Fiesta at ASAS Intl School, students secured awards
ISLAMABAD, MAR 15 /DNA/ – ASAS Intl School has organised a sports Fiesta 2024 here on Saturday. A number of students took part in different games and won prizes from their teachers. Parents were invited to witness the event. They also took part in the race. Dr Arshad Zia, while addressing at the award distribution ceremony, appreciated teachers and students for their active participation in different sports. He said that sports are necessary for better education as well. Principal at the school Safia Jawad said in her address that sportsRead More
ISSI hosts roundtable discussion on combatting Islamophobia
ISLAMABAD, MAR 15 /DNA/ – To commemorate the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, the Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), hosted a Roundtable Discussion titled, “Importance of Global Solidarity to Combat Islamophobia”, bringing to the fore a global dialogue aimed at addressing the prejudices, intolerance, violence and injustices faced by Muslims worldwide. Dr. Qibla Ayaz, Chairman of the Council of the Islamic Ideology (CII), was chief guest; Ambassadors of Iran and Turkiye and noted academic and senior Foreign Office official joined as panellists.Read More