Tuesday, November 12th, 2024
Bahria University recognized as hub for diverse educational opportunities: Naval Chief
ISLAMABAD, NOV 12 /DNA/ – Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf NI(M), T.Bt, in his capacity as the Pro-Chancellor/Chairman Board of Governors, chaired the 52nd (BOG) Meeting at Bahria University Head Office Islamabad. The Board of Governors (BOG) session began with a comprehensive briefing on the key activities and developmental programmes of theuniversity. During the meeting,Chief of Naval Staff applauded the recent inauguration of Bahria University College of Medicine at Islamabad, highlighting it as a significant step toward enhancing medical education in the country. He commended the tirelessRead More
ISSI, UMT conclude MoU on mutual collaboration
ISLAMABAD, NOV 12 /DNA/ – The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) and the Department of Political Science and International Relations (DPSIR) of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSSH) at the University of Management and Technology (UMT) Lahore, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU was signed by Dr. Talat Shabbir, Director Administration, ISSI and Dr Usman Askari, Chairperson and Associate Professor, DPSIR, UMT on their respective sides. DG ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood was present at the ceremony, which was also attended by other delegation members.Read More
Trump picks South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary: report
WASHINGTON, NOV 12: US President-elect Donald Trump has picked South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to serve as the next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, CNN reported on Tuesday, citing two sources. Noem, once seen as a possible running mate for Republican Trump, is currently serving her second four-year term as South Dakota’s governor after a landslide re-election victory in 2022. She rose to national prominence after refusing to impose a statewide mask mandate during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, Noem had a turbulent few months politically this year. SheRead More
Germany’s Association for Small and Medium-sized Businesses to open office in Tajikistan
DUSHANBE, NOV 12: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tajikistan (CCI) and Germany’s Association of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (BVMW) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation, ASIA-Plus reported citing CCI press service. At an online meeting between the CCI leadership and BVMW representatives, which took place on November 7 with support from the Tajik Embassy in Germany, both parties discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation in economics, trade, and investment between Tajikistan and Germany. The online meeting was reportedly attended by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of TajikistanRead More
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meets Chaudhary Shujaat Hussain
DNA Islamabad; Nov 12: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the residence of the President of Pakistan Muslim League (Q), Chaudhary Shujaat Hussain in Gulberg and held a meeting with him. Provincial Minister Shafay Hussain was also present on the occasion. Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain strongly condemned the Quetta railway station blast and expressed solidarity with the martyrs. Interior Minister and Chaudhary Shujaat Hussain expressed their heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyrs. Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain proposed to attribute all the new road and projects being constructed by the FedaralRead More
Smog causes significant eye issues: Al-Shifa Trust
ISLAMABAD, NOV 12 /DNA/ – Al-Shifa Trust (AST) asked the masses on Tuesday to protect their eyes from the adverse effects of smog that has engulfed a large part of the country. We have some of the most polluted cities in the world, where millions of people live. Still, the pollution levels have hit records this month, affecting many, it added. Air pollutants present in smog adversely affect health, especially the eyes. Dust and harmful particulate matter enter the eyes, causing unclear vision, redness, burning sensation, dry eyes, and itching,Read More