Friday, June 7th, 2024
Ambassador Dato’ Azhar explores ASEAN role and foreign policies at Bahria University
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – On 6 June 2024, Ambassador Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan, held an academic discourse session with students of Bahria University, Islamabad. Upon arrival, Vice Admiral (R) Asif Khaliq HI (M), Rector of Bahria University warmly welcomed the High Commissioner and his delegation. The event was attended by academicians, staff, and approximately 100 students from the media and international relations disciplines. During the session, Ambassador Dato’ Azhar gave a brief on the background of Malaysia from independence to modern times. He emphasised theRead More
Requiem for the Pakistan cricket team
CommentAnsar M Bhatti An ignominious defeat at the hands of cricket minnows USA during the T20 World Cup match does not bode well for the future of the Pakistan cricket team. After restricting Pakistan to a modest total of 159, the USA managed to chase down the target on the last ball, forcing the match into a super over. In the super over, the USA scored 18 runs. The Pakistani openers then failed to reach this target, bringing disrepute to themselves and their country. Let’s delve into the various factorsRead More
Japan’s contribution enhances food security, builds resilience through WFP support
ISLAMABAD, JUN 7: /DNA/ – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) acknowledges the Government of Japan’s generous contributions under three projects that provided emergency assistance for the stabilization of food-insecure people in the flood-affected areas of Pakistan, implemented in Sindh, Balochistan, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. WFP organised a Project Completion ceremony to recognize the vital contributions of USD 7.2 million (USD 3.7 million, USD 2.5 million and USD 1 million) from the Government of Japan to address the critical needs of 246,000 people affected by the unprecedented 2022 floodsRead More
Pakistan, China resolve to protect CPEC from detractors; ensure projects’ timely completion
BEIJING, Jun 7 (DNA): Pakistan and China on Friday expressed their firm commitment to protect the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) from its detractors and adversaries, ensure the timely completion of all ongoing projects, and support the high-quality CPEC development. The bilateral ties and cooperation were discussed in the delegation-level talks between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the Great Hall of the People, here. The prime minister was accompanied by key members of his cabinet. A welcome ceremony was arranged in honour of the primeRead More
Pakistan, Russia sign accord on Cooperation in Railways
DNA MOSCOW, JUN 7: On the sidelines of 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Pakistan and Russia signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Railway Sector on 7 June 2024. Through this MoU, the two sides aim to look for opportunities to implement railways up-gradation projects and other initiatives of this vital sector. The MoU also sets the tone for potential future collaboration between the relevant companies operating in this sector, and aims to promote and facilitate international cargo transport. The MoU was signed by Ambassador Muhammad KhalidRead More
New Gwadar airport nears completion
Gwadar, JUN 7: The New Gwadar International Airport, a flagship project under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), is now in its final stages of construction. Set to be a modern marvel, the airport spans across 4,300 acres of land, boasting a runway capable of accommodating the Airbus A380, the world’s largest aircraft. With a sleek terminal building covering 14,000 square meters, the airport aims to elevate Gwadar’s infrastructure and pave the way for future development. The project, estimated at $246 million, is on track for completion in 2024. Recently,Read More