Friday, November 22nd, 2024
AKAH and NCEG host symposium on climate resilience in Peshawar
ISLAMABAD, NOV 22 /DNA/ – The Aga Khan Agency for Habitat Pakistan (AKAH) and the National Centre of Excellence in Geology (NCEG) at the University of Peshawar collaborated to host a one-day symposium, “Empowering the Next Generation for a Resilient Future,”, at the RAK Tahirkheli Auditorium, NCEG. The event brought together distinguished experts, academics, government representatives, academia and students to address pressing challenges posed by climate change, natural disasters, and socio-economic vulnerabilities. The symposium served as a vibrant platform for enhancing interdisciplinary discussions and highlighted the critical role of youthRead More
PAF-Serena Hotels Squash Championship concludes
DNA ISLAMABAD: Winner and the runners-up of the Chief of the Air Staff-Serena Hotels International Squash Championship posing for a picture with the top management of the Serena Hotels and officials of the Pakistan Air Force. The final was played at the Mushaf Squash complex Islamabad. The Serena Hotels management assured to continue patronizing sports under its Sports Diplomacy initiative. DNA
Have excellent relations with Saudi Arabia’, Imran Khan on Bushra Bibi’s remarks
Bushra’s statement was “deliberately taken out of context to draw Kingdom into a needless controversy,” says former PM ISLAMABAD, NOV 22 /DNA/ – A day after Bushra Bibi accused Saudi Arabia of being involved in the ouster of her husband’s government, incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan jumped to his spouse’s rescue and said that her statement was “deliberately taken out of context to draw our brotherly country into a needless controversy” “She [Bushra] didn’t mention Saudi Arabia at all,” the former premier — who remains incarcerated at the AdialaRead More
Pakistan seeks enhanced trade ties with Sweden: FM Dar
ISLAMABAD, NOV 22 /DNA/ – The Ambassador of Sweden to Pakistan, Alexandra Berg von Linde, called on the DPM/FM Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar today. DPM/FM welcomed the Ambassador to Pakistan and conveyed best wishes on her assignment. He expressed appreciation for the positive trajectory in bilateral relations between Sweden and Pakistan. He stressed on the importance of enhanced collaboration in trade, investment, education, and people-to-people exchanges.
PM Shehbaz Sharif inaugurates water flow in Kachhi Canal
TAUNSA BARRAGE/KOT ADDU, NOV 22 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today inaugurated the water release from Indus River into the Kachhi Canal during a ceremony at Taunsa Barrage. The Prime Minister officially commenced the water flow by pressing the button to open the canal gates, marking a significant development in the region’s irrigation infrastructure. The Kachhi Canal project, drawing water from the Indus River, represents an important step in enhancing the water distribution system in the area.
Malaysian Air Chief Tours PAF’s Advanced Defense Installations
ISLAMABAD, NOV 22 /DNA/ – During his first ever visit to Pakistan, General Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Mohd Asghar Khan bin Goriman Khan, Chief of the Royal Malaysian Air Force called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force at Air Headquarters Islamabad. The meeting focused on matters of mutual interest, military cooperation, joint training and collaboration in the industrial domain. On his arrival, a smartly turned-out contingent of Pakistan Air Force presented Guard of Honour to General Tan Sri Dato’ SriRead More