Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
Mohsin Naqvi Visits King Fahd Security College In Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: DEC 18 (DNA):Riyadh: Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi paid a detailed visit to King Fahd Security College, Saudi Arabia. Director General King Fahd Security College Major General Dr. Ali Al-Daij welcomed Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on his arrival. Mohsin Naqvi visited various departments of King Fahd Security College and appreciated the modern standards of higher education. He praised the college’s master’s program and described it as compatible with the requirements of the new era. He appreciated the 5-year strategic plan of the College and the efforts ofRead More
NUML Celebrates UNESCO Turkic Languages Day and Shab-e-Arooz of Maulana Rumi
ISLAMABAD, DEC 18 (DNA): The National University of Modern Languages organized an event today to commemorate UNESCO Turkic Languages Day and the Shab-e-Arooz of Maulana Rumi. This unique celebration highlighted the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of Turkic civilizations alongside the spiritual wisdom of Mevlana Rumi, fostering a deeper appreciation of shared traditions and values. The program was honoured by the presence of the Education Attache, Dr Mehmet Toyron, who praised the event as more than just a celebration, describing it as a workshop that transported participants through the historyRead More
Al-Shifa Trust launch operations in Gilgit Move to help millions of underserved people
GILGIT, Dec 18 (DNA):Responding to the increasing demand for quality eye care services, the Al-Shifa Trust started providing free services to the people of remote areas before the completion of the cutting-edge hospital in Gilgit. The move, which results from a joint venture between the Al-Shifa Trust and the Rupani Foundation, will benefit millions of underserved people, many of whom cannot afford quality services. Doctors have already begun helping many patients in this still-under-construction portion of the hospital, a significant advancement. In this regard, a ceremony was held in whichRead More
Somalia struggles to rid itself of plastic despite ban
MOGADISHU, DEC 18 (AFP/APP/DNA):Somalia took the ambitious step of banning single-use plastic bags this year, but in a country with many economic challenges, it has proved hard to implement. It follows similar plastic bans in other east African countries including Kenya and Tanzania. But brightly-coloured polythene still dominates in the markets and shops of Somalia’s capital Mogadishu. Long bedevilled by conflict, Somalia passed its law in February, but did not implement it until October. Despite a few arrests, there is little sign it is having an impact. “We are usingRead More
Mohsin Naqvi lauds Saudi passport system during official visit
ISLAMABAD, DEC 18 (APP/DNA):Federal Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, paid a detailed visit to Saudi Arabia’s Directorate of Passports, where he was warmly received by Acting Director General Major General Dr. Saleh Al-Murabaa. During the visit, Minister Naqvi toured various departments, including the modern call center, and reviewed the advanced technologies employed in the Saudi passport system. He praised the system’s efficiency and commended the efforts to integrate state-of-the-art technology in passport processing and fraud prevention. The two officials discussed measures to streamline the process of passport issuance and strengthen effortsRead More
Ton-up Saim, Agha help Pakistan edge South Africa in first ODI
PAARL, DEC 18: Saim Ayub’s brisk half-century, coupled with all-rounder Salman Ali Agha’s unbeaten 82-run knock, propelled Pakistan to a hard-fought three-wicket victory over South Africa in the first ODI of the three-match series here at the Boland Park on Tuesday. Set to chase 240, Agha knocked the winning runs for Pakistan on the third delivery of the final over when he smashed Marco Jansen for a four. The touring side had a dismal start to their innings as they had lost four wickets for just 60 runs in 19.1Read More