Thursday, November 21st, 2024
Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Sidhu Visits IDEAS-2024, Boosts Defence Collaboration
RAWALPINDI, NOV 21 (DNA):Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, made a comprehensive visit to the 12th edition of the International Defence Exhibition IDEAS-2024 at Karachi Expo Centre. This event showcases latest advancements in defence and aerospace technology, attracting both diverse array National and International audience. The Visit of Chief of the Air Staff underscores the importance of technological collaboration and innovation in enhancing National Defence Capabilities. During the visit, Air Chief visited various stalls within the National Aerospace Science & TechnologyRead More
Islamabad, Peshawar high courts moved against PTI’s protest
ISLAMABAD/PESHAWAR, NOV 21 (DNA): High courts of Islamabad and Peshawar were moved on Thursday against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) November 24 protest, seeking to declare it as “illegal” amid heightened political tensions. The federal government is gearing up for the party’s “do-or-die” protest, with the authorities planning to seal off Islamabad, while the PTI is also firing up its workers to ensure all-out participation, raising concerns of a stand-off. The petition lodged at the Islamabad High Court (IHC) said order should be given to stop the PTI’s illegal protest, whichRead More
Increased productivity, quality, innovation ‘instant solution’ to economic challenges: Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP/DNA):Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday mentioned increased productivity, quality and innovation (PQI) as the ‘instant solution’ to the economic difficulties faced by the country in the absence of the required investment volume. “These [PQI] are the basic pillars on which the national competitiveness of any country depends,” he said while addressing the inauguration session of the two-day National Productivity, Quality and Innovation (PQI) Summit-2024. The summit, titled “Driving Growth Through Excellence in Productivity, Quality, and Innovation,” has been organized byRead More
Mohsin Naqvi, UK’s Hamish Falconer discuss strengthening Pak-UK relations
ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP/DNA):Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday met with Hamish Falconer, the UK’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Pakistan and Afghanistan, to discuss enhancing bilateral ties and areas of mutual interest. The meeting, held in Islamabad, was attended by British High Commissioner Jane Marriott and Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the UK, Dr. Muhammad Faisal. Discussions centered on fostering closer collaboration and implementing joint measures to bolster Pak-UK relations. Minister Naqvi expressed warm wishes to Falconer and reaffirmed his commitment to further solidifying the historic friendship between the twoRead More
Organ laser pascal machine inaugurated at Prime Teaching Hospital
PESHAWAR, Nov 21 (APP/DNA):The Ophthalmology Department at Prime Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, has been equipped with a state-of-the-art Organ Laser Pascal Machine, inaugurated during a prestigious ceremony attended by notable dignitaries.Hospital’s spokesman said, the Patron of Prime Foundation, Prof. Dr. Najeeb ul Haq, formally inaugurated the advanced equipment in the presence of distinguished faculty and staff. The event was graced by the presence of Prof. Dr. Hafeez ur Rahman (Dean, Peshawar Medical College), Prof. Dr. Mohammed Aman Khan (Principal, PMC), Prof. Dr. Ayesha Abdullah (Vice Dean, PMC), Prof. Dr. Amir AliRead More
Dhaka University ends restriction on Pakistani students
DHAKA, NOV 21 (DNA): In a major step towards enhancing academic collaboration between the Pakistan and Bangladesh, Dhaka University (DU) has officially reversed its ban on admitting Pakistani students. The decision, approved during a syndicate meeting chaired by Vice-Chancellor Professor Niaz Ahmad Khan on November 13, was confirmed by Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Admin) Prof Sayma Haque Bidisha. Under the updated policy, Pakistani students will now be eligible to enroll at Dhaka University, while Bangladeshi students will similarly be encouraged to pursue higher education opportunities in Pakistan. University officials expect that the moveRead More