Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
State of Palestine joins the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty
Rio de Janeiro, NOV 19 /DNA/ – The State of Palestine has joined the “Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty”, which was launched during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 18-19, 2024. This accession comes as a result of joint efforts by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates and the Ministry of Social Development, within the framework of strengthening the presence of the State of Palestine and representing the needs of the Palestinian people in all international forums, and in light of the increasing challengesRead More
Trump’s Bureaucracy Cuts: A Daunting Task
By: Qamar Bashir Macomb, Detroit Michigan The stunning results of the USA elections surprised both Democrats and Republicans alike. Trump’s unprecedented victory was accompanied by Republican wins in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Before the 2024 elections, Democrats controlled the Senate with 51 seats to Republicans’ 49, while Republicans held a narrow majority in the House with 220 seats to Democrats’ 212. After the elections, Republicans gained control of the Senate with 53 seats, and in the House, they retained their majority with 220 seats to Democrats’ 213,Read More
Pakistan launches three-month winter energy plan to optimize power generation
ISLAMABAD, NOV 19 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chaired a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet held at Finance Division, today. The meeting was attended by Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Mr. Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Commerce Mr. Jam Kamal Khan (virtual), Economic Affairs Mr. Ahad Khan Cheema (virtual), Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik, federal secretaries, and senior officers from concerned ministries and departments.Read More
Tajik Envoy underscores need to fully restore former glory of Karachi
DNA KARACHI: Ambassador of Tajikistan Sharifzoda Yusuf, while highlighting the glorious history of Karachi which was a completely peaceful and secure city for foreign tourists in the 80s and 90s, stressed the need to fully restore the former glory of Karachi to attract the same number of tourists and even more not only from Tajikistan but also from Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia. Exchanging views at a meeting during his visit to the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), the Envoy added that the influx of tourists from Tajikistan,Read More
NUML literature fest showcases Pakistan’s rich culture and artistic spirit
ISLAMABAD, NOV 19 /DNA/ – The English Literary Society (ELS) of the National University of Modern Languages hosted the annual Literature Fest 2024; full of vim and vigour, celebrating Pakistan’s rich cultural heritage and literary brilliance. The event brought together students, faculty, and distinguished guests for a colourful display of creativity, unity, and patriotism, leaving an ineradicable impression on all attendees. At the outset, Dr. Muntazar Mehdi, Head of the English Department, welcomed the audience, emphasizing the importance of literature and culture in shaping identities. “Through events like the NUMLRead More
US ambassador calls on DPM Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD, NOV 19 /DNA/ – U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan, Donald Bloom, called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, today at the Foreign Office. During the meeting, both dignitaries engaged in discussions focusing on matters of bilateral interest between Pakistan and the United States. The meeting underscored the ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two countries.