Friday, December 13th, 2024
Ethical framework for fair and sustainable use of AI vital to mitigate associated risk of disinformation
ANKARA, DEC 13 (DNA): Federal Minister for Information & Broadcasting Mr. Atta Ullah Tarar participated in a panel discussion titled ‘’AI in National Strategy: Governmental Perspectives onDigital Transformation and Strategic Communication’ held at International Strategic Communication Summit 2024 in Istanbul today. The panel comprised of Ms. Laurence Ndong , Minister of Communication and Media of Gabon , Mr. Ziad Makary , Minister of Information of Lebanon, Mr. Dejan Ristic , Minister of Information and Telecommunications of Serbia and Ms. Yawa Ahofa Kouigan , Minister of Communication, Media and Culture ofRead More
Chinese Embassy honors 43 outstanding Pakistani staff in CPEC Projects
ISLAMABAD, DEC 13 (DNA): Chinese Embassy in Pakistan held the Awarding Ceremony for Outstanding Pakistani Staff of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects on 13th December, to recognize 43 Pakistani outstanding staff from different projects who have contributed to the CPEC construction. Mr, Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Mr. Jiang Zaidong, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr. Chen Shuai, Deputy Director General of the Department of International Cooperation of NDRC of China, Mr. Zhou Bo, Executive Vice Chairman of China Chamber of Commerce in Pakistan attended theRead More
Netherlands Embassy hosts event in Karachi to highlight human rights
KARACHI, DEC 13 (DNA): The Embassy of the Netherlands hosted an important event in Karachi focused on the theme of human rights by Henny Fokel de Vries, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Tarek Khan honorary consul general in Karachi. The gathering featured esteemed guests, including Anthony Naveed, Deputy Speaker of the Sindh Assembly, Rajvir Singh Sodha, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Sindh on Human Rights. This event coincided with the conclusion of the 16 Days of Activism campaign, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness aboutRead More
Beyond Boundaries: Australia empowering girls through cricket
ISLAMABAD, DEC 13 (DNA): The Australian High Commission (AHC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), with the support of Serena Hotels, today hosted the 8th AHC-PCB Girls’ Cricket Cup in Islamabad. The event brought together young players from Islamabad’s schools, celebrating girls breaking barriers and batting for gender equality. Australia’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Neil Hawkins, joined 60 girls from four schools to watch the final match of the tournament. In the week leading up to the final match, PCB first-class coaches conducted an intensive five-day coaching clinic, preparing theRead More
Experts call for empowering the mountain communities
Serena Hotels, Swiss, Canadanin mission jointly host Raabta panel discussion on preserving mountain ecosystems Mahnoor Ansar ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 /DNA/ – Serena Hotels, in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland and the Canadian High Commission in Pakistan, hosted a Raabta panel discussion to commemorate International Mountain Day. The event, titled “Preserving Mountain Ecosystems Amidst Climate Change – Strategies for Adaptation and Empowering Mountain Communities,” brought together experts at Islamabad Serena Hotel to address the pressing challenges faced by mountain ecosystems and communities. Canada, as a global leader in climate action,Read More
Crisis in South Korea and Regional Tension
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer On December 3, 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol took the extraordinary step of declaring martial law, accusing the opposition Democratic Party of engaging in “anti-state activities” and attempting to obstruct governmental operations. This sudden decision sparked an immediate response from lawmakers, with 190 of South Korea’s 300 parliamentarians convening to demand its revocation. Under the South Korean Constitution, the president is obligated to respect such an order, and Yoon ultimately rescinded the declaration within hours. This event posed a critical test of South Korea’sRead More