Monday, October 28th, 2024
IICR hosts policy roundtable on “Navigating Complex Security Landscapes: Charting Pakistan’s Policy Course”
DNA ISLAMABAD, OCT 28: The Islamabad Institute of Conflict Resolution (IICR) hosted an insightful policy roundtable addressing pressing issues in Pakistan’s national security, and regional challenges. Esteemed academics, industry experts, and former military officials delivered talks on diverse, timely topics, providing an opportunity for robust discussion and strategy development. Prof. Dr. Nazir Hussain served as the moderator, guiding a session that underscored the importance of collaborative national resilience in the face of multifaceted security threats. Dr. Khalid Chohan, DG Research NACTA spoke on terrorism, radicalism, and insurgency, particularly focusing onRead More
Gilani calls for strengthening bilateral Ties with Russia
ISLAMABAD, OCT 28 (DNA) — In a significant diplomatic engagement, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan on Monday hosted Russian Delegation led by Valentina Matvienko here at the Parliament House. During this noteworthy event, Valentina Matvienko, Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russian Federation, called on the Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani. Gilani extended a warm welcome to Valentina, as they marked the 76th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Russia, a news release said. The meeting underscored the evolution of bilateralRead More
Unconstitutional cases were made against Bushra Bibi: Senator Raja Nasir Abbas
By FAISAL MUNIR / DNA ATTOCK: MWM Chairman and Senator Allama Raja Nasir Abbas Jafri has said that Unconstitutional and illegal cases were made against Bushra Bibi. A judge of the Independent Judiciary granted his bail. After going to jail, Imran Khan has become more powerful and stronger than before. The 26th constitutional amendment was passed through force and pressure. He expressed these views while talking to the media at the residence of political and religious figure Malik Sadaqat Ali Khan in Pindi Gheb. On this occasion, Khatib Jamia Masjid Allama Nasir AbbasRead More
Envoys present credentials to President Zardari
ISLAMABAD, OCT 28 /DNA/ – The envoys of the Kyrgyz Republic, the State of Palestine, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Uzbekistan, Kenya and the Republic of Turkiye presented their diplomatic credentials to President Asif Ali Zardari, during a credential ceremony, held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, today. The President received credentials from the Ambassador-designate of Kyrgyz Republic, Mr Avazbek Atakhanov, the Ambassador-designate of State of Palestine, Dr Zuhair Mohammad Hamdallah Zaid, Ambassador-designate of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Mr Choe Chang Man, the Ambassador-designate of Uzbekistan, Mr Alisher Tukhtaey, the HighRead More
God and gods
Askari Raza Malik Humans have always needed supernatural powers to protect them from man-made and natural disasters. This psychological phenomenon of fear and greed gave birth to mythologies. The Greeks had Zeus, the king of Olympus; Poseidon, the earth-shaker; and Ares, the god of war. They had Aphrodite, the god of Love, to cater for human lust. The Romans had the king of all gods, Jupiter, and Mars as the god of war. Most possessed their female counterparts, goddesses, and sometimes their sister cum wives. In Hindu mythology, the deities include Brahma, the creator,Read More
PCB accepts Gary Kirsten’s resignation as head coach
LAHORE, Oct 28 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday announced that Pakistan’s ODI and T20I head coach Gary Kirsten has resigned from his position with immediate effect and the PCB has accepted the resignation. Gary Kirsten was appointed Pakistan’s white-ball coach in April 2024 for a period of two years but the former South African left-handed batsman has parted ways within six months of the appointment. Meanwhile, the PCB has asked Pakistan’s red-ball coach Jason Gillespie to head the white-ball teams during the Australia tour from November 4 toRead More