Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
Pakistan, Azerbaijan pledge climate resilience
Mahnoor Ansar ISLAMABAD, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, Khazar Farhadov called on Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam at her office here on Wednesday. The meeting focused on preparations for the upcoming COP29 summit and emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts for effective climate action. During the meeting, Alam outlined Pakistan’s ongoing efforts in preparing for COP29, highlighting the importance of building international consensus on key climate issues and enhancing the country’s climate action plans. She stressed that Pakistan’s participation in COP29 would be aimedRead More
SIE 2024: Private sector drives green change for sustainable Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Nov 06 (APP):As the second edition of the Sustainability Investment Expo (SIE 2024) is underway here at Pak-China Friendship Centre, the event features a variety of eco-friendly initiatives from the private sector aimed at creating a greener Pakistan. With the theme “Pioneering Solutions for Climate Resilience,” the expo was inaugurated by Chairperson Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Sherry Rehman. “SIE is not just an expo, but a knowledge base,” said Sherry Rehman. “This event is a vital platform for raising awareness and driving change.Read More
Islamabad seeks to address Chinese concerns as PM Shehbaz meets ambassador
ISLAMABAD, NOV 6 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong during his visit of the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad . The Chinese ambassador, a few days ago had issued a statement raising concerns about the security of the Chinese nationals in Pakistan. DNA
APNS grieves loss of Shahab Zuberi’s mother
KARACHI, NOV 6 /DNA/ – “Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, President and Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society have expressed profound grief on behalf of APNS Office Bearers and members of the Executive Committee over the sad demise of mother of Mr. Shahab Zuberi, C.O.O. Daily Business Recorder and Finance Secretary, APNS. The APNS offered condolence to the bereaved family and prayed that Almighty Allah rest the departed soul in eternal peace and give them courage and patience to bear the great loss.
10th Islamabad Literature Festival, celebrating a decade of literary excellence by showcasing sustainability
Renowned authors, scholars, and thought leaders set to converge in the capital to explore the role of literature in promoting sustainability ISLAMABAD, NOV 6 /DNA/ – The 10th edition of the Islamabad Literature Festival (ILF), one of Pakistan’s most anticipated literary events, is set to take place from 8th to 10th November 2024 at Gandhara Citizen’s Club, Fatima Jinnah (F-9) Park. Organized by Oxford University Press (OUP) Pakistan in collaboration with Getz Pharma, this year’s ILF celebrates its decennial with the theme, “Sustainability: Words Change Mindsets.” This annual festival ofRead More
CDA Chairman, Islamabad Chief Commissioner meet FIA to combat human trafficking
ISLAMABAD, NOV 6 /DNA/ – Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, held a meeting with the FIA’s Director of the Anti-Human Smuggling Wing, Saqib Sultan Mehmood to address the issues related to Trafficking in Persons (TIP) while the officers from ICT departments also attended it. The meeting focused on a way forward outlining critical targets and areas of concern to combat trafficking in person within the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). During the meeting, Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa was briefedRead More