Monday, December 9th, 2024
Finance Minister outlines macroeconomic progress to high-profile U.S. business delegation
ISLAMABAD, DEC 9 /DNA/ – A high-level delegation of foreign investors and business professionals, mostly based in the United States, called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, at the Finance Division today. The delegation put together by Ambassador Ali Jehangir Siddiqui of the JS Bank comprised leading entrepreneurs, business practitioners and professionals from diverse sectors, including technology, academia, and finance, with lead members such as Mr. Auren Hoffman, Chief Executive Officer of SafeGraph, Mr. Kristen Edwards Marqua (Hakluyt & Company), Michael Levi (The D.E. Shaw Group),Read More
Pakistan honors Nishan-e-Haider Sowar Muhammad Hussain on 53rd martyrdom anniversary
RAWALPINDI, DEC 9 /DNA/ – The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, the Service Chiefs, and the Armed Forces of Pakistan solemnly observe the 53rd martyrdom anniversary of Sowar Muhammad Hussain Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, with profound reverence and gratitude. On this day in 1971, during the Indo-Pak War at the Zafarwal-Shakargarh Sector, Sowar Muhammad Hussain Shaheed displayed unparalleled courage and extraordinary devotion to duty. By identifying enemy tanks and directing the crew of recoilless rifles, he contributed to the destruction of 16 enemy tanks. During this valiant act, he was struckRead More
Military eliminates Khwarij terrorists, recovers weapons in targeted operation: ISPR
Rawalpindi, Dec 9 /DNA/ – Security Forces conducted an intelligence based operation in general area Kulachi, Dera Ismail Khan District on reported presence of khwarij. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged khwarij location, as a result of which, two Khwarij were sent to hell, while one Kharji was apprehended in injured condition. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from these Khwarij, who remained actively involved in terrorist activities against the security forces as well as target killing of innocent civilians. Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminateRead More
Diplomatic Feast: Thai Ambassador serves traditional cuisine to ASEAN diplomats
ISLAMABAD, DEC 9 /DNA/ – Rongvudhi Virabutr, Ambassador-designate of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and his spouse, Bantita Pichyakorn Virabutr, hosted a luncheon for the ASEAN Ambassadors and Chargé d’Affaires and spouses to express appreciation and gratitude for the honor and warm welcome in receiving them at Islamabad International Airport on 1 December 2024. Upon this occasion, Rongvudhi Virabutr discussed on the ways of strengthening the ASEAN Committee in Islamabad (ACI) as well as the role of ACI in promoting ASEAN Awareness in Pakistan inRead More
AIOU wins three awards at Chrysanthemum Exhibition
ISLAMABAD, DEC 09 (DNA) — Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has got three positions in the three-day “Chrysanthemum and Autumn Flowers” exhibition held at Rose and Jasmine Garden, Islamabad from December 6 to 8, 2024. The exhibition was arranged by the National Horticultural Society of Pakistan, in collaboration with the Capital Development Authority (CDA). Various institutions, including Arid Agriculture University, Parks and Horticulture Authority Rawalpindi, Dr. A.Q. Khan Research Laboratories Kahuta, Islamabad Club, Pakistan Air Force Islamabad, CDA Nursery, and Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) Islamabad, participated in the event, saidRead More
Pak-Afghan Diplomacy: Shakeeb, Dar explore path to enhanced cooperation
ISLAMABAD, DEC 9 /DNA/ – Chargé d’affaires of Afghanistan, Sardar Ahmad Shakeeb, met today with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar at the Foreign Office to discuss strengthening diplomatic ties between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The high-level diplomatic meeting, also attended by Special Representative for Afghanistan Ambassador Mohammad Sadiq, focused on deepening mutually beneficial relations and exploring avenues for enhanced cooperation between the two neighboring countries. Both sides emphasized the importance of maintaining and developing their deep-rooted historical connections.