Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
A Year of Conflict: Palestinian diplomacy mobilizes global pressure against Israeli occupation
ISLAMABAD, OCT 8 /DNA/ – A year has passed since the war of extermination and displacement waged by the occupying state against our people and their just and legitimate national rights in general and in the Gaza Strip in particular, and it continues to commit more mass massacres and crimes of ethnic cleansing throughout the occupied Palestinian territory with the aim of liquidating the Palestinian cause, with the additional numbers of martyrs, wounded, injured and displaced people left behind by that war every day. A year has passed and theRead More
ISSI launches book “Critical Issues Facing South Asia, Politics, Security, & Non-Traditional Challenges”
ISLAMABAD, OCT 8 /DNA/ – The India Study Centre (ISC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized the launch of a new ISSI book, titled Critical Issues Facing South Asia: Politics, Security, and Non-Traditional Challenges. The book contains research articles by young researchers, prepared under the ISSI’s NextGen program. Ambassador Jalil Abbas Jilani, former Foreign Minister of Pakistan, graced the occasion as chief guest. Other speakers included Dr. Shabana Fayyaz, Chairperson, Department of Strategic Studies, QAU, Islamabad; and Dr. Asma Shakir Khawaja, Executive Director of CISS AJK. InRead More
Hanif Abbasi visits ICCI: Says Country Makes Strides Towards Economic Stability
Islamabad, OCT 8 /DNA/ – Member National Assembly and senior member of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Mohammad Hanif Abbasi has emphasized the crucial role of political stability in achieving economic stability during his visit to the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He congratulated the newly elected president, Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, along with SVP Abdul Rehman Siddiqui, VP Nasir Mehmood Chaudrhy, and the executive body. Abbasi stressed that despite facing numerous challenges, Pakistan must focus on industrial development, fostering a tax culture, and promoting positivity by overlooking negativity targeting national institutions.Read More
Bangladesh’s interim leader Yunus says no elections before reforms
DHAKA, OCT 8: Bangladesh’s interim leader has refused to give a timeframe for elections following the ouster of his autocratic predecessor, saying in an interview published Tuesday that reforms are needed before polls. Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus was appointed the country’s “chief advisor” after the student-led uprising that toppled ex-premier Sheikh Hasina in August. The 84-year-old microfinance pioneer is helming a temporary administration, to tackle what he has called the “extremely tough” challenge of restoring democratic institutions. “None of us are aiming at staying for a prolonged time,”Read More
How The Blue Economy Can Drive National Development
By: Muhammad Salman Ul Haq The National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) is Pakistan’s leading maritime research Institute which is actively working with national and international partners to jump-start the Blue Economy of Pakistan. This year on 9th of October NIMA is holding its 4th International Maritime Symposium on the topic of “Realization of Blue Economy Through the Prism Sustainable Development Goals – Options For Developing Countries”. Such events can not only provide people the opportunity to engage with global maritime experts but also learn to contribute towards shaping aRead More
Who Benefits from Attacks on Chinese Nationals in Pakistan?
Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal The targeting and killing of Chinese experts and residents working in Pakistan has raised concerns about both the safety of foreign nationals and the stability of long-term development projects, particularly those under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). These attacks are not random acts of violence but are part of a broader, calculated strategy aimed at undermining Pakistan’s growth and the strengthening of Pakistan-China relations. Understanding the real reasons behind these targeted killings, identifying the beneficiaries, and addressing the internal and external forces orchestrating these incidents is essentialRead More