Friday, November 29th, 2024
Mount Everest climber Asad Ali Memon inspires SAU students
HYDERABAD, Nov 29 (APP): Asad Ali Memon, the first Sindhi youth to climb Mount Everest and a global icon in mountaineering, attended an awareness seminar at Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam. During a session with students, he shared his journey and achievements, leaving a lasting impact. The seminar, organized by Sindh Integrated Emergency Health Services (SIEHS), was hosted at the Gender Resource Center of SAU under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ismail Kumbhar. Addressing the audience as a motivational speaker, Asad Ali Memon highlighted his remarkable accomplishments and emphasizedRead More
Saim, Jamal, Abrar included in Zimbabwe T20I series
ISLAMABAD, NOV 29: Pakistan opener Saim Ayub, all-rounder Aamer Jamal and leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed are included in the forthcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe. According to details, the tally of the Green Shirts’ squad now reached 17 with the induction of the triumvirate. The T20I players had joined the squad in Bulawayo. Prominent among those who made their way to Bulawayo via Dubai were Usman Khan, Sufiyan Muqeem, Sahibzada Farhan, Arafat Minhas, Omair Bin Yousuf, and Qasim Akram. Also Read: New-look Pakistan crush Zimbabwe to clinch ODI series Mohammad Rizwan, whoRead More
Ambassador Khalil inaugurates permanent display showcasing Pakistan’s beauty at Peace Garden Museum
ISLAMABAD, NOV 29 /DNA/ – Ambassador Khalil Hashmi and Dr. Li Ruohong, founder of the World Peace Foundation, an official partner of UNESCO, jointly unveiled a captivating collection of photographs highlighting Pakistan’s natural beauty and cultural heritage at the Peace Garden Museum. These photographs, contributed by the Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing, were taken by Chinese tour operators who explored Pakistan during the Year of China-Pakistan Tourism Exchanges. The collection is now part of the Museum’s permanent display. In his remarks, Ambassador Hashmi emphasized that the photographs illustrate the profoundRead More
EASA ban on PIA flights to Europe lifted, says Khawaja Asif
In 2020, EASA banned PIA from its most lucrative routes in Europe, Britain after PIA plane crash in Karachi killed nearly 100, followed by scandal over pilot licenses ISLAMABAD, NOV 29: The European Commission and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) lifted the suspension on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Airblue flights to Europe, Aviation Minister Khawaja Asif said on Friday. “It is made possible due to the complete focus of the Aviation Ministry to strengthen PCAA and ensure safety oversight in line with ICAO standards,” Asif said in a postRead More
ISSI, IPS sign MoU for enhanced collaboration
ISLAMABAD, NOV 29 /DNA/ – The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) and the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering mutual collaboration. The signing ceremony was attended by senior representatives from both institutions, marking a significant step towards enhancing joint efforts in research and policy analysis. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI, in his welcome note, underscored the importance ISSI attached to closer collaboration with counterpart national think tanks, especially with niche area specialization. He commended IPS for its contributions toRead More
Musadik represents Pakistan at panel on accelerating foreign investment at Riyadh Conference
RIYADH, NOV 29 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Petroleum and water resources Dr Musadik Malik attended the 28th World Investment Conference 2024 in Riyadh where he held fruitful discussions with energy leaders of the world. During a panel session titled Diversifying Energy Sources – Accelerating FDI in Energy and Minerals Projects, Dr Musadik Malik highlighted the policy initiatives of Government of Pakistan to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in energy, renewables and mining. Other panelists included Mr Daler Juma, Minister of Energy and water resources of Tajikistan. Ms Sujatha, ViceRead More