Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
Hezbollah confirms Israel killed Nasrallah’s likely successor Hashem Safieddine
Announcement comes a day after Israel says he was killed along with other Hezbollah leaders in air strike in Beirut’s southern
A Journey Through Pakistan’s 1973 Constitution: Amendments, Power, and Democracy
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal In a parliamentary form of government, the Constitution serves as the cornerstone that defines the structure, powers, and limitations of the state. It ensures the separation of powers between the executive, legislative, and judiciary, providing a system of checks and balances to prevent any branch from overpowering the others. A constitution also safeguards the rights and freedoms of citizens, guaranteeing that governance remains accountable and democratic. In the context of parliamentary democracy, the constitution outlines the role of the elected representatives, ensuring that the government’s legitimacyRead More
President Zardari strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Ankara
ISLAMABAD, OCT 23 /DNA/ – President Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Ankara, which resulted in the tragic loss of lives. He extended his deepest condolences and expressed solidarity with the government and people of Turkiye during this hour of grief. The President said that Pakistan stood in full solidarity with the Turkish brothers and sisters in this difficult time. “We extend our deepest condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives in this cowardly attack, and we pray for the swift recoveryRead More
FM Aurangzeb attends meeting of Managing Director of IMF
ISLAMABAD, OCT 23 /DNA/ – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb attended the meeting of the Managing Director of the IMF with Finance Ministers, Central Bank Governors, and Heads of Regional Financial Institutions of the MENAP region. In his intervention, he emphasized the need for the IMF to embed social protection measures in its lending frameworks. The Finance Minister urged the Fund to focus on enhancing climate resilience financing and to continue expanding debt relief and concessional financing mechanisms to support vulnerable nations. He welcomed the incorporation of emerging challenges such asRead More
Rector NUML leads successful delegation to Turkish universities
ISLAMABAD, OCT 23 (DNA) — Rector National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Maj Gen (R) Shahid Mahmood Kayani HI(M) briefed Heads of Departments and Directors of NUML about the university’s recent delegation visit to Turkiye, underscoring the significant strides made in international collaboration with Turkish universities. The delegation, led by Rector NUML, visited Düzce University, Sakarya University, and Istanbul University, culminating in the signing of multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at fostering academic and research cooperation. In his briefing, Rector NUML highlighted the strategic importance of these partnerships, stating, “TheseRead More
Persistent 8% growth, strategic reforms essential for effective poverty alleviation: Experts
ISLAMABAD, OCT 23 /DNA/ – Pakistan must adopt a strategic shift in social protection policies to tackle poverty and unemployment, with a sustained and responsive 8% economic growth rate over 8-10 years identified as essential to generating sufficient job opportunities. Achieving this requires a growth-oriented, inclusive, and data-driven approach, alongside comprehensive structural reforms. Key measures include decentralizing program management and prioritizing human capital development to transform social safety efforts into sustainable economic progress. This was discussed during an interactive session on “Poverty Alleviation in Pakistan: Examining the Concept and PerformanceRead More