Saturday, August 17th, 2024
Finance minister attends BYD Brand launching
ISLAMABAD, AUG 17 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb attended the BYD Brand Launching in Pakistan today and delivered a keynote address at the event. — BYD, a global frontrunner in electric vehicles and renewable energy solutions, made a significant entry into the Pakistani market today, promising a new era of eco-friendly transportation. The event, held in Islamabad, was graced by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, who delivered a keynote address underscoring the importance of sustainable innovation for Pakistan’s future. SenatorRead More
Flag Hoisting Ceremony Solemnly Held at the Indonesian Embassy to Celebrate 79th Independence Day
ISLAMABAD, AUG 17 /DNA/ – The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia held the Flag Hoisting Ceremony to celebrate Indonesia’s 79th Independence Day this morning at the Embassy’s premises, led by the Chargé d’Affaires, Mr. Rahmat Hindiarta Kusuma. It was the culmination of a series of pre-events in welcoming the auspicious day to keep maintained unity and mutual respect among Indonesians, as well as strengthened patriotism to the Homeland. Embassy’s officials along with their families and hundreds of Indonesian Diaspora based in different cities of Pakistan, attended the ceremony inRead More
Three injured in Quetta Sariab road blast
ISLAMABAD, AUG 17 (DNA): At least three persons were wounded in a powerful explosion in Quetta Sariab Road near a university on Saturday afternoon. Police sources confirmed the injuries and said that the attack was carried out through an improvised explosive device (IED), the private news channel reported. Police said that the powerful explosion was heard far and wide causing panic in the city. There has been no claim of responsibility for the explosion yet, police officials mentioned. Rescue and security forces reached the site immediately after they were informedRead More
Biden warns all sides not to ‘undermine’ Gaza truce push
WASHINGTON, AUG 17 (AFP/APP): US President Joe Biden warned all sides Friday not to undermine efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza, as he said that a deal was nearing after 10 months of bloodshed. Biden said in a statement that Secretary of State Antony Blinken was traveling to the Middle East in part “to underscore that with the comprehensive ceasefire and hostage release deal now in sight, no one in the region should take actions to undermine this process.” Blinken is set to leave Saturday for Israel. Biden previously hasRead More
Pakistan: A Pivotal Bridge Aligning Economic Interests Between China and the Middle East
China possesses technology and economic strength, while the Middle East is rich in capital but lacks technology. These interests can be aligned through Pakistan, which can act as a bridge by utilizing its good offices, cheap labour, and deep cultural understanding of both regions, Prof. Azhar Ahmad. ISLAMABAD, AUG 17: Speakers deliberated on the synergy between the needs and interests of China, Middle Eastern states and Pakistan. The speakers expressed their respective views while participating in an event titled “China, Middle East, and the Role of Pakistan” organized by theRead More
Army Committed to Restoring Order at All Costs
By Qamar Bashir The focus of the national discourse, for better or worse, has shifted from the civilian leadership—PML (N), PPP, JUI, and most importantly, Imran Khan—to the army after the high-profile arrest of Lt. General (Retd.) Faiz Hameed and his accomplices. These arrests were related to charges outlined in a short but fully loaded press release by the ISPR, which stated that, in connection with the FGCM proceedings of Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Faiz Hameed, three retired officers are also in military custody for actions prejudicial to military discipline. FurtherRead More