Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
CJP Afridi summons maiden JCP meeting to discuss formation of constitutional benches
ISLAMABAD, NOV 2: In a major development, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi has summoned maiden meeting of the 13-member Judicial Commission of Pakistan on November 5 to discuss nomination of judges for constitutional benches in the Supreme Court. The development came hours after the National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq nominated four parliamentarians from the upper and lower houses, along with one woman, for the JCP, making a total of five nominations. According to a notification issued by the JCP secretary, the commission’s meeting would be held at 2pmRead More
Pakistan Embassy College in Beijing hosts Int’l Culture Day
BEIJING, NOV 2 /DNA/ – Today, Pakistan Embassy College Beijing (PECB) proudly hosted its annual International Culture Day themed “Bringing the World Together”. The event featured vibrant performances, art displays, traditional costumes, and culinary delights, showcasing the energy and creativity of cultures from around the globe. In her welcoming remarks, Ms. Shazia Amjad, Principal of Pakistan Embassy College apprised that International Culture Day celebration coincided with completion of 55th year of academic excellence of the College. Ambassador of Pakistan to China Mr. Khalil Hashmi inaugurated the event as the ChiefRead More
Tashkent will host the next meeting of Uzbekistan-Pakistan Intergovernmental Joint Commission
Tashkent, NOV 2: /DNA/ – The 9th meeting of the Uzbekistan-Pakistan Intergovernmental Joint Commission will be held in Tashkent on 3-4 November 2024. A delegation headed by the co-chairman of the Joint Commission–Minister of Commerce of Pakistan Jam Kamal Khan will visit Uzbekistan to participate in this meeting. The delegation will be accompanied by representatives of more than 30 Pakistani business circles, which are active in food, textile, pharmaceutical, automotive, electrical and chemical industries, transport and logistics sphere. Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan Laziz Kudratov will co-chairRead More
PM for bringing Israel to justice for killing journalists in Gaza
ISLAMABAD, NOV 02 (DNA): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday called upon the international community and various organizations to bring Israel to justice for the massacre of journalists in Gaza. Despite international conventions, dozens of journalists in Gaza were deliberately killed to obstruct the truth, the prime minister said in his message on the occasion of International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. He emphasized that journalists from across the world including Pakistan work day and night to keep the world informed. “Unfortunately, journalists have to endure variousRead More
Climate financing for developing countries should be a priority at COP 29: Sherry Rehman
ISLAMABAD, NOV 2 /DNA/ – Speaking at the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS)’ pre-COP29 panel discussion titled ‘Bridging the Gap: Humanitarian/Development Agencies and Climate Adaptation in Pakistan’ Senator Sherry Rehman underpinned the critical role of development organizations in fostering climate resilience through providing adequate funding. Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change, also underscored the need for local climate action backed by robust international financing. Advocating proactive measures in flood-prone areas to prevent escalating climate impacts, she urged major emitters to honour their Internationally Determined Contributions (IDCs) and calledRead More