Wednesday, August 28th, 2024
3 key players of Pak national hockey team seek political asylum in Malta
The team’s goalkeeper, Akmal, declined to be part of the squad selected for the 2024 Azlan Shah Hockey Cup, opting instead to play in an Australian league; Another key player, drag-flicker Abu Bakar, is also playing in an Australian league and did not attend the training camp; Alternate drag flicker Arbaz has declined to join the team, despite attending the camp; team’s physio goes missing in Poland Exclusive DNA ISLAMABAD: In a troubling turn of events for Pakistan’s national hockey team, three key players have reportedly sought political asylum inRead More
ISSI launches its latest book on‘ The Return of the Taliban: Int’l and Regional Perspectives’
ISLAMABAD, AUG 28 /DNA/ – The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI) organised the launch its latest book, ‘The Return of the Taliban: International and Regional Perspectives,’ edited by Director Amina Khan. The Chief Guest for the event was Ambassador Asif Durrani, Pakistan’s Special Representative on Afghanistan. Distinguished discussants included Mr. Zahid Hussain, Journalist and Analyst; Ambassador Omar Samad, Non-resident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Centre, Washington; and Ms. Rangina Hamidi, Former Minister of Education, Afghanistan. AmbassadorRead More
Pakistan-China Institute unites 8 political parties in support of CPEC
Pakistan-China Institute’s All Parties Moot reaffirms unwavering support to CPEC, Mushahid terms ties with China central to Pakistan’s Future ISLAMABAD, AUG 28 /DNA/ – Pakistan-China Institute (PCI), headed by Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, successfully organised a unique event under its ‘Friends of Silk Road’ series, which brought together leaders of 8 political parties on one platform to reaffirm support for CPEC. Leaders belonging to parties from Government and Opposition, PML-N, PPP, PTI, MQM, BAP, NP, NDM and JUI-F, from all provinces, were represented. They also discussed the results of theRead More
British High Commission Security Manager awarded honorary MBE
ISLAMABAD, AUG 28: /DNA/ – Captain Shakeel ur Rehman MBE, formerly of the Pakistan Army, has been awarded an honorary MBE for Services to UK-Pakistan Relations. Rehman, who joined the British High Commission in 2005, was presented his award by the British High Commissioner, Jane Marriott. During his time at the High Commission, he has worked for seven High Commissioners, and overseen security for several UK Ministerial and Royal visits. Before joining the British High Commission, Captain Shakeel ur Rehman served in the Pakistan Army from September 1989 to MayRead More
Jeddah to host Pakistan Investment Summit in Nov 2024
Jeddah Consul General Khalid Majeed will fully participate in the second Pakistan Investment Summit and Smart Expo in Jeddah on November 2. It is very important to hold a conference and expo between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, Commercial Consul Sadia Khan The business community associated with tourism, minerals, medical, civil aviation industry, construction materials and other sectors will participate in large numbers in the exhibition, Khurshid Barlas. ISLAMABAD, AUG 28 /DNA/ – Founder Chairman of Pakistan Association of Exhibition Industry Khurshid Barlas and Fahad Barlas Convener Exhibition met Consul GeneralRead More
Turkish Ambassador bids farewell, praises bilateral economic progress
ISLAMABAD, AUG 28 /DNA/ – Mehmet Paçaci, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye, paid a farewell courtesy call on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, at the Finance Division today. The meeting underscored the deep-rooted and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Türkiye, founded on shared faith, history, and cultural affinities. The Finance Minister expressed appreciation for the outgoing Ambassador’s contributions to strengthening bilateral relations and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to continue deepening its partnership with Türkiye across various sectors, including trade, investment, technical cooperation, and more. The MinisterRead More