Wednesday, May 29th, 2024
Delegation of visiting Buddhist leaders calls on PM Shehbaz
DNA ISLAMABAD, MAY 29: A delegation of esteemed Buddhist leaders called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. The delegation is visiting Pakistan to attend a symposium and an exhibition titled “From Gandhara to the World,” organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The delegation included Sri Lanka’s Minister for Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, Honorable Vidura Wikramanayaka, Most Venerable Thich Duc Tuan from Vietnam, Most Venerable Anil Sakya from Thailand and Dr Keshabman Shakya from Nepal. The Prime Minister warmly welcomed the delegation. He expressed his gratitudeRead More
Team Europe launches new programmes to strengthen skills and energy in Gilgit Baltistan
Gilgit, MAY 29: /DNA/ – The European Union (EU) has launched two flagship programmes to promote skills and clean energy in Gilgit Baltistan. Through its youth skill development programme, the EU and the Government of Germany have joined forces to transform the vocational training landscape in Gilgit Baltistan. This program provides dedicated support to selected Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) schools across the region, resulting in i) better equipped TVET schools, ii) better trained staff, and iii) curricula more aligned with labor market demands. The Deutsche Gesellschaft fürRead More
Ahsan Iqbal honoured by Asian Productivity Organization
ISLAMABAD, MAY 29 (DNA) — Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiative Prof Ahsan Iqbal received an award from the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Kuala Lumpur for his outstanding contribution to socio-economic development efforts through policy, strategic thinking, effective leadership and management. He received the award at the 66th meeting of the Governing Body of the Asian Productivity Organization in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as the organization includes 21 countries, including Pakistan, said a press release issued by the Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives. He was awarded for his achievements duringRead More
AIOU hold Int’l moot on “Ijtehad Bilmaqasid”
ISLAMABAD, MAY 29 (DNA) —”To solve social problems, everyone must change their thinking so that we can promote a peaceful and civilized society free from intellectual chaos”, said Vice Chancellor, Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood on Wednesday. Speaking at the opening session of three-day international conference on “Ijtehad Bilmaqasid” Dr. Nasir said that the new problems are arising rapidly, and we have the way of Ijtihad for the solution in Islam, which explain the causes to the people with reason. Vice Chancellor emphasized that in these threeRead More
RCCI emphasizes for favorable environment for investment in the country
DNA Rawalpindi: The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has emphasized on making the environment favorable for investment in the country, securing investors’ confidence and promoting industrialization. Talking to the members of Private Housing Society (Bahria Town) at chamber house, President RCCI Saqib Rafiq and Group Leader Sohail Altaf expressed hope that the government will consider the Chamber proposals in the upcoming budget 2024-25. He said that RCCI has recently organized All Pakistan Chambers Presidents’ Conference, where it formulated the comprehensive budget proposals seeking government attention towards investor friendlyRead More
ISSI concludes MoU with Turkiye’s Yunus Emre Enstitusu
ISLAMABAD, MAY 29 /DNA/ – Further strengthening its international collaboration, the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Yunus Emre Enstitusu, Turkiye. The MoU signing ceremony included the participation of the Turkish Ambassador in Islamabad, His Excellency Mehmet Pacaci; Dr. Halil Toker, Coordinator of Yunus Emre Enstitusu; Turkiye, Dr. Yousaf Junaid, Ambassador of Pakistan in Ankara; Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI; Ms. Amina Khan, Director CAMEA; and Team CAMEA. While giving her introductory remarks, Ms. Amina Khan said that this MoU isRead More