Monday, December 16th, 2024
UN Women Representative meets Thai Ambassador
ISLAMABAD, DEC 16 /DNA/ – UN Women Representative for Pakistan (Mr. Jamshed M. Kazi) Pays a Courtesy Call on the Thai Ambassador in Islamabad On 12 December 2024, Mr. Jamshed M. Kazi, the UN Women Representative for Pakistan, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Rongvudhi Virabutr, Ambassador-designate of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, to introduce himself. Upon this occasion, the two sides discussed cooperation in promoting the role of women and women empowerment in Pakistan. The Ambassador emphasized the importance of empowering women withinRead More
PM Shehbaz Sharif to attend D-8 Summit in Cairo on DEC 18
ISLAMABAD, DEC 16 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will undertake an official visit to Egypt from 18 to 20 December 2024 to participate in the Eleventh Summit of the Developing Eight (D-8) countries being held in Cairo. Preceding the Summit, Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will attend the 21st Session of the D-8 Council of Ministers on 18 December 2024. The theme of the 11th D-8 Summit is “Investing in Youth and Supporting SMEs: Shaping Tomorrow’s Economy.” At the Summit, the Prime Minister willRead More
Will Trump’s Promises Ever Be Fulfilled?
By: Qamar Bashir Macomb, Detroit, Michigan During the election campaigns made many lofty promises such as implementing his immigration rhetoric, imposing 100% tariffs on BRICS member countries, ending the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Palestine conflict, cutting bureaucracy by 70%, mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, imposing universal tariffs of 10% to 20% on imports and suggested imposing higher tariffs on specific countries like China. Additionally, he pledged to reduce military aid to Ukraine, reassess NATO contributions. On abortion, Trump supported state-level decision-making and hinted at pursuing legal actions against political opponents.Read More
Race against time for Mayotte rescuers after cyclone
SAINTDENIS DE LA REUNION, DEC 16 (AFP/APP/DNA):Rescuers were racing against time Monday to reach survivors after a powerful cyclone hit the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte, laying to waste the territory’s many shantytowns. Cyclone Chido caused major damage to Mayotte’s airport and cut off electricity, water and communication links when it barrelled down on France’s poorest territory on Saturday. Prefect Francois-Xavier Bieuville expects the final death toll will reach “close to a thousand or even several thousand”, he told broadcaster Mayotte la Premiere. The mayor of Mayotte’s capital Mamoudzou,Read More
Williamson scores big as NZ set 658 for England to win third Test
HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND, DEC 16 (AFP/APP/DNA):England face a colossal target of 658 to win the third Test after Kane Williamson’s century on Monday rammed home New Zealand’s advantage with more than two days remaining. Williamson posted a 33rd ton to continue a career glut of runs at Seddon Park before departing for 156 as the home side were dismissed for 453 late on day three. Daryl Mitchell scored 60 and Mitchell Santner 49 not out, setting up the prospect of a consolation New Zealand win after they were well beatenRead More