Thursday, November 28th, 2024
RUSSIA TO HOST FURTHER SPEAKER’S CONFERENCE IN MOSCOW IN 2025
Moscow: Nov 28 (DNA):Pakistan and Russia signed a historic Agreement between State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation and the National Assembly of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on Cooperation in Moscow today. The Agreement was signed here in Moscow by Visiting Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker H.E. Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and his counterpart H.E. Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the Russian State Duma. The Agreement aims to enhance ties between the two legislative bodies and establish permanent cooperation mechanisms through committees, commissions and parliamentary groups. In his openingRead More
Russia to host further Speaker’s Conference in Moscow in 2025
MOSCOW, NOV 28 (DNA):Pakistan and Russia signed a historic Agreement between State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation and the National Assembly of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on Cooperation in Moscow today. The Agreement was signed here in Moscow by Visiting Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker H.E. Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and his counterpart H.E. Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the Russian State Duma. The Agreement aims to enhance ties between the two legislative bodies and establish permanent cooperation mechanisms through committees, commissions and parliamentary groups. In his openingRead More
Islamabad, World Bank Join hands to combat smog, advancing sustainable development
ISLAMABAD, Nov 28 (APP/DNA):Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and World Bank Country Director Najy Benhassine met in Islamabad on Thursday to discuss joint initiatives aimed at tackling smog and advancing sustainable development in the capital. The two sides agreed to collaborate on an anti-smog plan, with a joint team from the World Bank and the Capital Development Authority (CDA) tasked with its preparation. Minister Naqvi emphasized the urgency of addressing the escalating Air Quality Index, which has reached a critical level of 271 this year. “Before the situation becomes hazardous,Read More
Rana Tanveer hails PSX performance as it crosses 100,000 points
ISLAMABAD, Nov 28 (APP/DNA):Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain on Thursday hailed the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) performance as it crossed 100,000 points signaling a major boost to Pakistan’s economy. The minister also congratulated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on achieving rapid economic growth, attributing this success to the his tireless efforts and the government’s effective economic policies, said a statement here. He said, “Pakistan will achieve rapid economic growth in all sectors.” “There is a positive trend in all economic indicators”, he remarked.
Masato Kanda elected as ADB President
ISLAMABAD, Nov 28 (APP/DNA):The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Governors has unanimously elected Masato Kanda as ADB’s 11th President. Kanda, 59, currently serves as Special Advisor to Japan’s Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, according to ADB press release received here Thursday. He will assume office on 24 February 2025, succeeding Masatsugu Asakawa, who will leave office on 23 February 2025. Kanda will complete the unexpired term of President Asakawa, which ends on 23 November 2026. “Mr. Kanda’s extensive experience in international finance and proven leadership in multilateral settingsRead More
Protest dies, conflict survives
ISLAMABAD, NOV 28 (DNA): A “do-or-die” protest launched by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) died down abruptly in the federal capital in the early hours of Wednesday, when former prime minister Imran Khan’s spouse Bushra Bibi decided to end the protest and return to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after being overwhelmed by the tear gas fired by the Rangers and security forces. This action temporarily put down the turmoil but did not resolve the conflict ongoing since 2018. Lack of recognition of the central role of political institutions in decision-making remains a coreRead More