Friday, April 19th, 2024
British Army Chief affirms Pakistan’s significance
LONDON: APR 19 /DNA/ – Several decorated British military officers paid glowing tributes to the allure of Pakistan while referring to the hospitality of Pakistanis as being unparalleled. They appreciated the professionalism and versatility of the Pakistan Army, calling it one of the best and most disciplined military organisations in the world. Around 50 senior British military men of the Quetta Association who studied and served in Pakistan Army’s elite Command and Staff College in the last 50 years shared their views after attending a luncheon in their honour hostedRead More
Finance Minister commends WB’s blueprint to propel Pakistan to High Middle-Income status
DNA ISLAMABAD, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue on Friday appreciated the World Bank’s Thought Leadership and its insightful report titled “From Swimming in the Sand to High and Sustainable Growth,” giving a clear roadmap for propelling Pakistan to a High Middle-Income country. He expressed these views while attending the “Roundtable on Implementing for Faster Results and Greater Impact,” organized by the financial institution on the sidelines of the World Bank Group-IMF Spring Meetings in Washington D.C. The report laid out a clear roadmap for Pakistan to become a HighRead More
Pakistan “deeply disappointed” by UNSC dissensus on Palestine’s full UN membership; regrets US veto: FO spox
DNAISLAMABAD, Pakistan on Friday expressed its deep disappointment at the United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) inability to reach a consensus on Palestine’s full membership of the United Nations, also regretting the US decision to veto the draft resolution. “Pakistan is deeply disappointed by the result of last night’s debate at UNSC and its inability to reach a consensus and recommend Palestine’s membership to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). We regret the US decision to veto the draft resolution granting full membership of the UN to Palestine,” Foreign Office spokespersonRead More
COMSTECH distinguished scholar visits Malaysia
ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 /DNA/ – COMSTECH distinguished scholar, Prof. Dr. Murtaza Najabat Ali visited Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), in Malaysia, under COMSTECH Distinguished Scholar Program. Prof. Dr. Murtaza Najabat Ali, is a COMSTECH Distinguished Scholar in the fields of biomaterials, drug delivery systems, medical device research and development. He is CEO of Revive Medical Technologies (RMT), Inc., a pioneering medical devices and healthcare equipment R&D company headquartered in the USA, with R&D facility in Pakistan. His expertise spans non-active and active medical devices / wearable devices, AI-based solutions, biomaterials, andRead More
Saudi Arabia acknowledges Pakistan army’s contributions to regional peace and stability
Rawalpindi, APR 19 /DNA/ – Major General (Engineer) Talal Bin Abdullah Al-Otaibi, Assistant Minister of Defence, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) called on General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at GHQ. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest and measures to further enhance bilateral defence collaboration including defence production and military training were discussed. COAS affirmed Pakistan Army’s continuing support towards capacity building of Royal Saudi Land Forces. The visiting dignitary acknowledged Pakistan Army’s achievements and sacrifices in war against terrorism and Army’s valuable contributionsRead More