Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
Anti-Assad Militias Turn Their Guns on Israel
Qamar Bashir Macomb, Detroit, Michigan The USA, in recent history, has committed grave strategic blunders and, interestingly, managed to make others pay for these mistakes while cleverly insulating itself from the consequences. In the wars against Iraq and Libya, the USA, often with its allies coerced into joining under false pretexts, fabricated reasons, and manufactured evidence of weapons of mass destruction, invaded Iraq. This invasion destroyed the country, killed hundreds of thousands of people, and reduced what was once one of the richest and fastest-developing nations in the Middle EastRead More
ICCI hosts ‘Academia Linkages Conference’
ISLAMABAD, 11 DEC /DNA/ – Industry-academia-government collaboration is crucial to overcoming the economic challenges facing the country. On Wednesday, this was the consensus at the ‘Industry-Academia Linkages Conference’ held at the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI). Over thirty-five representatives from regional universities attended the important event. In his welcome address, Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, President of ICCI, emphasized the Chamber’s commitment to boosting economic growth, innovation, and collaboration between academia and industry. He outlined several initiatives, including startup expos, a competition for university students to promote entrepreneurship, skill developmentRead More
Japan announces $3.1 million grant to support Pakistan’s Polio Programme
ISLAMABAD, 11 DEC /DNA/ – The Government of Japan has announced a new US$ 3.1 million grant to procure essential oral polio vaccines as part of its continued support to polio eradication efforts in Pakistan. Pakistan Polio Programme will use these funds to procure more than 20.22 million doses of vaccines to support polio campaigns in 2025. Pakistan is one of only two countries globally that has yet to stop polio. In 2024, Pakistan reported a total of 59 cases of polio. With the current surge in polio cases inRead More
Uzbekistan delegation visits National Agricultural Research Centre
ISLAMABAD, DEC 11 /DNA/ – A high-level delegation from Uzbekistan, led by His Excellency Mr. Alisher Usmanov, the Ambassador of Uzbekistan, visited the National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC) Islamabad. The delegation included prominent officials including Mr. Akmal Qosimov, Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan, Mr. Ibrahim Ergashev, Director General Plant Protection, and Mr. Bakhrom Yusupov, Commercial Councilor from the Uzbekistan Embassy. During the visit, Chairman of the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC), Dr. Ghulam Muhammad Ali, provided a detailed overview of the council’s research initiatives. He emphasized several key projects,Read More
Ankara hosts photographic exhibition ‘Frames of Friendship: A photographic tribute to ECO Cultures’
ANKARA, DEC 11: /DNA/ – The Embassy of Pakistan in Ankara in collaboration with the Economic Cooperation Organization Cultural Institute (ECO CI) and Keciören Municipality, organized a photographic exhibition under the theme “Frames of Friendship: A Photographic Tribute to ECO Cultures”, showcasing the rich and diverse cultures of ECO member states. The exhibition was attended by Turkish Member Parliament Burhan Kayaturk, Ambassador of Pakistan Dr. Yousaf Junaid, Deputy Mayor of Kecioren Mr. Atilla Zorlu, diplomats from the ECO countries, civil society and media. Before the inauguration of the exhibition, aRead More
Grand opening of Silk Road Centre in the Capital
Many countries, including Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Iran, set up special stalls showcasing a variety of delicacies and traditional items unique to their cultures. Guests eagerly visited these stalls, showing keen interest in the items on display. Mahnoor Ansar ISLAMABAD, DEC 11 /DNA/ – The Silk Road Culture Centre (SRCC) proudly launched, an event that brought together diplomats, ambassadors, and cultural enthusiasts from around the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad to witness the launch of this landmark initiative. Many countries, including Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Iran, set up specialRead More