Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
German Political Crisis and Realignment
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer The recent dismissal of German Finance Minister Christian Lindner by Chancellor Olaf Scholz has ignited a political crisis that could precipitate snap elections. Scholz’s decision to dismiss Lindner, a representative of the pro-market Free Democratic Party (FDP), has placed the stability of Germany’s coalition government in jeopardy. This coalition, led by Scholz’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) and encompassing the FDP and the Greens, now faces substantial internal challenges. The unfolding situation in Germany highlights broader trends in the global political landscape, where alliances are increasingly volatileRead More
Japan provides 18.5 mln USD for flood management enhancement in the Indus Basin
ISLAMABAD, NOV 13 /DNA/ – The Government of Japan has agreed to provide new grant assistance worth 2.831billion Japanese Yen (equivalent to around 18.5 million USD/ around 5.119billion PKR) for Flood Management Enhancement in the Indus Basin. On 13 November 2024, a signing ceremony for the assistance was held at the Ministry of Economic Affairs in Islamabad. H.E. Mr. WADA Mitsuhiro, Ambassador of Japan, Dr. Kazim Niaz, Secretary, Ministry of Economic Affairs, and other officials from both countries attended this ceremony. In 2022, Pakistan experienced the most devastating flood inRead More