ISLAMABAD, SEP 24 (DNA) — Pakistan inDrive, a leading ride hailing company in Pakistan is celebrating a major milestone: the completion of 5 billion deals on its global mobility and urban services platform as of September, 2024. The landmark 5 billionth deal was sealed by a driver and passenger in Peru, marking a significant moment for inDrive since the company launched its innovative bid-based pricing model in 2012 with the goal of making ridesharing pricing fairer for both drivers and passengers. In the years that followed, inDrive has expanded its missionRead More

ISLAMABAD, 24 Sept /DNA/ – The Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS), Islamabad, successfully concluded a seminar on the ‘Air and Space Technologies: Harnessing the Innovation Economy.’ This event convened distinguished experts from the defence, technology, and academic sectors to discuss strategies for leveraging space and technological advancements to prosper in an innovation-driven economic landscape in Pakistan. Air Vice Marshal Nasser Wyne (Retd), Director (Aerospace Warfare) at CASS, set the stage for the seminar sharing how the rise of air power in the Twentieth Century transitioned into aerospace power,Read More

ISLAMABAD: On the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) seeking clarification from the government over Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s possible military trial, Additional Attorney General (AAG) Munawar Iqbal Duggal on Tuesday apprised the court that no decision had so far been taken in this regard. Hearing the former prime minister’s plea, the high court on September 16 ordered the Ministry of Defence to give a clear stance about his military court trial on the next hearing on September 24 (today), upon which the ministry had sought time. The PTI founderRead More

ISLAMABAD, Sept 24 /DNA/ – The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized the launch of China Leads by Dr. Junaid Ahmad. The book was reviewed by eminent scholars, including Ambassador Masood Khalid, former Ambassador of Pakistan to China, and Dr. Tahir Mumtaz Awan, former Director of the China Study Centre, COMSATS University Islamabad. Ambassador Masood Khalid praised the book for offering a rich historical context on China’s rise, from its ancient civilization to its modern achievements under the Communist Party of China. He highlighted the book’s insights on socio-economicRead More

ISLAMABAD, 24 Sept (DNA) – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif attended the inaugural session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York today. The session marked the beginning of high-level deliberations on key global issues, including sustainable development, climate action, and international peace.

Rawalpindi, 24 Sept /DNA/ – General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), NI (M), visited Wana, South Waziristan District, where he received a comprehensive briefing on the prevailing security situation, ongoing counter-terrorism operations, and development initiatives. During his interaction with officers and troops, COAS appreciated the high level of preparedness and exceptional morale to counter hostile threats. He reaffirmed Pakistan Army’s unwavering commitment to thwarting the nefarious designs of hostile forces and their facilitators. COAS paid heartfelt tribute to the security forces and law enforcement agencies (LEAs) whoRead More