Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024
Envoys of Tajikistan, Maldives Visit ICCI
ISLAMABAD, OCT 2 /DNA/ – The Ambassador of Tajikistan, H.E. Yusuf Sharifzoda, and the High Commissioner of Maldives, Mohamed Thoha, visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Wednesday to extend their congratulations to the newly elected President, Senior Vice President, Vice President, and the executive committee. During his address, Ambassador Sharifzoda emphasized the deep-rooted ties between Tajikistan and Pakistan, underscoring the extensive potential for trade and investment that exists between the two brotherly nations. He highlighted the mutual benefits that could be harnessed through enhanced cooperation, statingRead More
KOICA Alumni Association Pakistan successfully hosts 2024 annual reception
ISLAMABAD, OCT 2 /DNA/ – KOICA Pakistan Office and KOICA Alumni Association Pakistan (KAAP) successfully held its Annual Reception and Knowledge Sharing Seminar on October 1, 2024 in Islamabad. The event was organized to encourage knowledge sharing among alumni of KOICA trainees in Pakistan and to strengthen the development cooperation network between Korea and Pakistan. The event was attended by H.E. Park Ki-jun, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea and Mr. Yeon Je-ho, Country Director of KOICA Pakistan Office, Special Secretary of the Economic Affairs Division, Mr. Muhammad HumairRead More
PIDE celebrates five years of leadership and achievements under Nadeem ul Haque
ISLAMABAD, OCT 2 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) proudly marks five transformative years under the leadership of Dr. Nadeem Ul Haque as Vice Chancellor. Since his appointment in October 2019, Dr. Haque has spearheaded innovative reforms in economic policy research and public policy discourse, positioning PIDE as a leading public sector think tank in Pakistan and globally. Over the past five years, Dr. Haque’s leadership has revitalized PIDE, aligning its research with pressing macroeconomic and governance challenges. His dynamic approach reshaped the institute’s research agenda, focusingRead More
PIDE celebrates five years of leadership and achievements under Nadeem ul Haque
ISLAMABAD, OCT 2 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) proudly marks five transformative years under the leadership of Dr. Nadeem Ul Haque as Vice Chancellor. Since his appointment in October 2019, Dr. Haque has spearheaded innovative reforms in economic policy research and public policy discourse, positioning PIDE as a leading public sector think tank in Pakistan and globally. Over the past five years, Dr. Haque’s leadership has revitalized PIDE, aligning its research with pressing macroeconomic and governance challenges. His dynamic approach reshaped the institute’s research agenda, focusingRead More
Middle East Dynamics and Future of U.S. Foreign Policy
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer As the U.S. presidential election approaches, the United States confronts several pressing economic, social, and political challenges that will critically shape the outcome of the contest between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Persistent inflation, the widening wealth inequality, and deeply polarized opinions on immigration and border policies have emerged as key domestic concerns influencing the electorate. Beyond these internal matters, however, the election will also carry significant consequences for U.S. foreign policy.The predominant foreign policy issue in this election is the intensifying economic rivalry with China,Read More
Ethiopia, Pakistan discuss youth exchanges to strengthen people-to-people contacts
ISLAMABAD, OCT 2 /DNA/ – The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on Wednesday discussed potential areas to further promote people-to-people relations between the two countries, especially by exchanging delegations of youth leaders. The discussion to this end took place during a meeting between Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, Special Envoy, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the FDR Ethiopia to Pakistan and Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, Chairman of the Prime Minister of Pakistan’s Youth Programme. Both sides discussed matters of mutual interest including bilateral collaborationRead More