Tuesday, December 17th, 2024
Hafeez and Khokhar inaugurate Khawaja Iftikhar Ahmad Memorial Tennis C`ship
AFZAL JAVED ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan cricket captain Muhammad Hafeez and Punjab Sports Minister Faisal Ayub Khokhar inaugurated the Khawaja Iftikhar Ahmad Memorial National Ranking Tennis Championship 2024 during a grand opening ceremony at the Sports Board Punjab Tennis Courts, Nishtar Park Sports Complex The event was attended by Pakistan tennis icon Aisam ul Haq Qureshi, who is also President of Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) and grandson of Khawaja Iftikhar, the family of the late Khawaja Iftikhar Ahmad, top national players, and tennis enthusiasts. Muhammad Hafeez, widely known as “The Professor,”Read More
Pakistan urges regional unity at CICA ministerial meeting
ISLAMABAD, DEC 17 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar delivered a comprehensive statement at the 7th Ministerial Meeting of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), emphasizing the critical need for collective action and regional unity. In his address, Senator Dar highlighted the strategic importance of Asia, home to over half the world’s population, and stressed the necessity of inclusive regional transformation. He called for strengthening political ties and ensuring economic growth reaches all segments of the continent. Key pointsRead More
ISSI, CSCCC host “Post-COP29 Dialogue on Analysis of Outcome and Strategy on Way Forward”
ISLAMABAD, DEC 17 /DNA/ – The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) along with the Civil Society Coalition for Climate Change (CSCCC) and Embassy of France organized a Dialogue titled “Post-COP29 Dialogue: Analysis of Outcome and Strategy on Way Forward.” The keynote speakers for the event included Senator Sherry Rehman, Chair of the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change & Environmental Coordination, and Justice Mansoor Ali Shah of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Other speakers in the opening sessions were Ms. Aisha, Moriani, Acting Secretary, MoCC & EC, and Mr.Read More
Madrassa bill: Decision to be made on streets if demands not met, Fazl warns govt
ISLAMABAD, DEC 17: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Tuesday threatened to launch a protest drive if the government further delayed the matter and refused to notify Societies Registration (Amendment) Act 2024 passed by both houses of parliament. Addressing the National Assembly session, Fazl said legislation on the bill regarding madaris was made after the government expressed satisfaction on it. Whereas, the matter of registration of madaris in the Ministry of Education was part of an agreement, not an act, he added. “As per the agreement, the governmentRead More
Innovation and Security in the Era of Uncertainty
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer The advent of new technologies has significantly heightened the risks posed by adversarial states and revisionist actors, thereby expanding the spectrum of potential threats to national security. Information and communication technologies, for example, not only augment military capabilities but also serve as potent instruments for propaganda and disinformation campaigns. Furthermore, advancements in the biosciences, while offering lifesaving interventions on the battlefield, simultaneously elevate the risks associated with biological warfare. The mysterious nature of unidentified aerial phenomena further underscores the possibility of sophisticated technologies that remain beyondRead More
Pakistan Navy ATR participates in exercise Mavi Balina- 2024 at Dalaman
ISLAMABAD, DEC 17 /DNA/ -Pakistan Navy ATR Aircraft from the 29 Anti-Submarine Warfare Squadron participated in Exercise MAVI BALINA-2024 at Dalaman, Türkiye. Exercise MAVI BALINA-2024 is a Turkish-led multinational Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) exercise, involving over 30 platforms, including ships, submarines, aircraft, and UAVs. The exercise was conducted in the Eastern Mediterranean and aimed at practicing submarine operations and ASW procedures. Naval and air force assets from Türkiye, NATO, the USA, Pakistan, Greece, and Special Operations Forces (SOF) teams from Türkiye and Azerbaijan participated in this multilateral exercise. Pakistan Navy isRead More