Sunday, June 23rd, 2024
IMF not satisfied with budget measures
ISLAMABAD, JUN 23 (DNA) —Former President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Dr. Shahid Rasheed Butt, said on Sunday that many conditions of the IMF have not been fulfilled in the recent budget, due to which the acquisition of new loans may be in danger. He said that allocating 1400 billion rupees to the developmental schemes is tantamount to cruelty to the people. Relief could have been given to the people by cutting unnecessary development projects, but this will not be done due to political reasons. Talking to theRead More
Ruckus mars NA session as treasury, opposition benches divided over anti-militancy operation
ISLAMABAD: A turbulent National Assembly session took place on Sunday as the government and opposition remained divided over a new military operation, Azm-e-Istehkam, to root out militancy. The lawmakers from the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said that they weren’t taken into confidence over the operation, while the government assured them that their concerns would be addressed. The lower house session, which is currently discussing the budget but went off track to exchange views over the operation, saw a ruckus ensued from the opposition benches. The PTI staged a walkout fromRead More
RDA seals 11 commercial properties
RAWALPINDI, JUN 23 (DNA) — Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) on the directives of Director General (DG) Kinza Murtaza has sealed 11 commercial buildings on Caltex Road in the Morgah area. According to the RDA spokesman, the RDA Enforcement Squad conducted an operation against unauthorised commercial buildings and sealed 11 properties, including seven shops, two warehouses and two restaurants. The Assistant Director Building Control, Building Inspectors and other officials took part in the operation. The RDA Enforcement team took action in accordance with the law as the owners of the properties namelyRead More
The Complex Reality of American Exceptionalism
Dr. Muhammad AkramZaheer American exceptionalism is a deeply rooted belief that has significantly influenced the way the United States engages with the world. This belief, held by many Americans, posits that the United States has a unique and special role in history and occupies a distinctive position in the global order. This sense of exceptionalism has historically guided U.S. policymakers in their approach to international affairs. American exceptionalism is based on the idea that the United States is fundamentally different from other countries. This ideology suggests that the U.S.Read More
Can AI Break Gender Bias for an Inclusive Future?
Amina AG In an era marked by globalization and rapid technological advancements, the relationship between gender dynamics and technology continues to exhibit signs of deep-rooted patriarchy. This issue is particularly significant in the context of the adoption and integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) across diverse cultural landscapes. Factors such as technology access, educational pathways, cultural norms, gender equity initiatives, and techno-activism all play crucial roles in the adoption and utilization of AI. However, generative AI currently tends to predominantly represent males, leading to a skewed perception of professional roles.Read More
HEC signs contract to automate Pak universities with TMC
ISLAMABAD, JUN 23 (DNA) — The Higher Education Commission (HEC) via its Higher Education Development Programme in Pakistan (HEDP) held a contract signing ceremony where key personnel and leadership of HEC and Tally Marks Consulting (TMC) were present. The signing ceremony represents a significant milestone for Pakistan’s higher education sector, said a press release. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) receiving state-of-the-art Student Lifecycle Systems (SLC) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) will completely digitise their administrative, accounting, operations, and end-to-end student lifecycle processes from admission to degree completion. All the leading universities ofRead More