Friday, March 29th, 2024
Ambassador of Iran meets President Zardari
ISLAMABAD, MAR 29: /DNA/ – Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, called on President Asif Ali Zardari, at Aiwan-e-Sadr.
FM Aurangzeb leads high-level meeting on economic stimulus strategies
ISLAMABAD, MAR 29 /DNA/ – Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb holds key meeting with SBP Governor Jameel Ahmed and Banking Sector Leaders. The Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb, convened a significant meeting with the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Mr. Jameel Ahmed during his visit to Karachi. The meeting was also attended by CEOs and Presidents of various leading banks in Pakistan. The primary agenda of the meeting was to discuss and strategize on enhancing financing and lending to priority sectorsRead More
‘JI doesn’t take decisions under pressure’: Liaqat Baloch refutes PTI chairman’s claim
Jamaat-e-Islami leader Liaquat Baloch Friday refuted claims made by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan regarding his party being “under pressure” and their failed meeting plans in Islamabad for talks on government formation following the February 8 general elections. After the polls, the two parties were reportedly mulling to unite with PTI’s successful independent candidates looking to join other parties in the parliament, so that they could jointly form a government in the provinces and Centre where they could have possessed a majority number of parliamentarians. Gohar, however, claimed thatRead More
“The Indomitable Spirit of China-Pakistan Cooperation”
By: Qamar Bashir The tragic incident that deeply shook the core of the Pakistani nation was the malicious, deceitful, and heartless attack on our Chinese brothers. These selfless individuals left behind their homeland, families, and loved ones to contribute to the construction of vital energy, transport, and communication infrastructure in remote areas of our country, far from the bustling urban centers. They dedicated their days, weeks, and years to this noble cause, with the sole aim of providing a conducive environment for all Pakistanis to enjoy reliable electricity, safe transportationRead More
Alarming rise of kidnapping in the Philippines
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer Chinese women are reportedly being targeted in a new wave of gambling-related kidnappings in the Philippines, alarming Beijing’s ambassadors in Manila and the local Filipino Chinese community.The Philippine Daily Inquirer reported that the Chinese Embassy has also investigated and verified specific cases to protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens in the country.The victims are “mostly Chinese women, and recently Cambodian and Vietnamese,” said Teresita Ang-See, founding president of the Movement for the Restoration of Peace and Order (MRPO). Several organized crime syndicates focusingRead More
“Electoral Trend in Iran is Changing due to Social Media”, says Iranian expert
DNA ISLAMABAD: “The current pattern of conservatism and reformism would change in Iran”, said Mr. Pooya Mirzaei. He was speaking at the event hosted by Iran Program of Institute of Regional Studies, Islamabad. Mr. Mirzaei highlighted that the Middle East, West Asia and South Asia did not have any record of holding elections prior to the arrival of western culture. While the civilization of this region was much older than the western civilization, the concept of democracy actually prevailed in the west, he added. While analyzing the low voters’ turnRead More