Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
Ahsan Iqbal underlines interconnection of religions, peace, and development
ISLAMABAD, DEC 4 /DNA/ – There is an inseparable link between the role of religions and peace and development, as no society can flourish without the foundations of harmony, justice, and mutual respect. This connection has global significance, with particular relevancy for Pakistan, as collective efforts are essential to bridge divides, foster inclusivity, and pave the way for sustainable development and equitable growth. These views were shared by Ahsan Iqbal, federal minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives while speaking as chief guest at the inaugural session of an internationalRead More
Ethiopia, Pakistan agree on enhancing aviation cooperation
ISLAMABAD, DEC 4 /DNA/ – The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on Wednesday agreed to bolster the bilateral relations by expanding their cooperation in the aviation sector. Both sides agreed to this end during a meeting between H.E. Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, Special Envoy and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the FDR Ethiopia to Pakistan, and H.E. Ahsan Ali Mangi, Federal Secretary for the Ministry of Aviation. During the meeting, they had a detailed discussion on the matters of mutual interests including theRead More
Central Asia’s Transport Revolution: How new railway corridors are reshaping global trade
TASHKENT, DEC 4 /DNA/ – In recent years, thanks to Uzbekistan’s proactive regional policy, Central Asia has become consolidated, stable and sustainable, becoming one of the important centres of economic growth and regaining its historical role in connecting the West with the East and the North with the South. Today, more than 10 international transport corridors pass through the territory of Central Asian countries, including 3 of the 5 corridors of the Eurasian transport framework: the Central Eurasian Corridor, TRACECA and the Eastern Route of the ITC “North-South”. In addition,Read More
HEC committed to bringing best of global technologies to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, DEC 4: /DNA/- Five more universities sign up with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to automate their entire operations from announcement of student admission to graduation. The HEC via its Higher Education Development Program in Pakistan (HEDP) project is bringing the world’s best technology solutions ’Maktab’ to Pakistani universities. By automating their entire student life cycle, Maktab will reduce operational costs and provide state-of-the-art academic experience at remarkably subsidized costs. As many as 11 universities have already signed up for Maktab and post-system training sessions were conducted in SeptemberRead More
Is Trump’s Threat to BRICS a Hoax?
By: Qamar Bashir I recently contributed an article titled “Looming Challenge to Dollar Dominance,” and soon after its publication, the U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump issued a bold and threatening statement. He warned that if any or all members of BRICS pursued business in any currency other than the dollar, he would impose a 25% tariff on imports from those countries. This is an extremely loaded and alarming statement, seemingly made without thorough background research, consultation, or evaluation. It appears that Trump may be either overestimating the power of theRead More
Gen Sahir calls on Iraqi PM
RAWALPINDI, DEC 4 (DNA):General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, who is on an official visit to Republic of Iraq, called on H.E Mohammad Shia’ Al Sudani, the Prime Minister, H.E Thabet Muhammad Saeed Al-Abbasi, Defence Minister, H.E Abdul Amir Al Shammari, Interior Minister and H.E General Abdul Ameer Rasheed Yar Allah, Chief of Defence Forces. During these meetings, both sides discussed key areas of interest, including security, defense cooperation and the current regional environment. The dignitaries explored ways to expand the scope of militaryRead More