ISLAMABAD, DEC 20 /DNA/ – Chairman NADRA, Lieutenant General Muhammad Munir Afsar, visited the CDA Headquarters, where he was warmly welcomed by Chairman CDA, Muhammad Ali Randhawa. The meeting focused on strengthening mutual collaboration and enhancing coordination between the two institutions. Both sides agreed to promote cooperation across various areas to improve service delivery to the residents of Islamabad. During the meeting, the two organizations mutually agreed on providing technology-based public welfare services and solution to the residents of Islamabad. Chairman NADRA emphasized aligning the features of the upcoming IslamabadRead More

ISLAMABAD, DEC 20 /DNA/ – Riphah International University organized a distinguished dinner to honor Palestinian students, recognizing their resilience and sacrifices. The event, held at Gulberg Greens Islamabad, was graced by the presence of the Ambassador of Palestine to Pakistan, H.E. Dr. Zuhair Mohammad Hamdallah Zaid, and Dr. HafeezurRehman, President of Al-Khidmat Foundation. The evening began with the recitation of the Holy Quran followed by the national anthems of Pakistan and Palestine, symbolizing the solidarity between the two nations.In his welcome address, Mr. Hassan Muhammad Khan, Chancellor Riphah International University,Read More

ISLAMABAD, DEC 20 /DNA/ – The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with Lightstone Publishers, is all set to host the 9th edition of the “Adab Festival Pakistan” in Islamabad on Sunday, December 22, 2024. This premier literary and cultural event will be held at the Institute’s premises from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Joint hosting of the Festival illustrates the ISSI’s growing outreach and its endeavors to promote intellectual discourse in close engagement with civil society. The “Adab Festival Pakistan” has established itself as a significant platformRead More

                ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (DNA/APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday was apprised that over 200 business-to-business (B2B) agreements along with a memorandum of understanding worth $70 million have been signed with several Chinese companies. The prime minister (PM) chaired a review meeting regarding the progress of ongoing projects and various initiatives under the Board of Investment (BOI), a PM office news release said. PM Shehbaz Sharif said an effective and comprehensive roadmap should be formulated for the completion of B2B agreements and the implementation of signed memorandums ofRead More

Mahnoor Ansar ISLAMABAD, /DNA/ – A closing ceremony is held today to mark the successful completion of the project “Community-led Flood Rehabilitation and Restoration in Sindh, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provinces of Pakistan”. This project, supported by the Government of Japan in partnership with Pakistan’s federal and provincial governments, was a key component of UNDP’s flagship Pakistan Flood Recovery Programme, launched in April 2023 to support one million of the most vulnerable people impacted by the devastating floods of 2022. With a generous contribution of USD 4.6 million from theRead More

GWADAR, DEC 20 (DNA): The final testing and commissioning of the Central Control & Command Room (CCCR) of the New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA), set to be operational for the public next month has successfully been completed.This marks the last compulsory piece of work accomplished by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA), with CCCR’s testing and commissioning meeting mandatory international SOPs practiced and enforced globally, Gwadar Pro reported on Friday. The Central Control & Command Room (CCCR) of NGIA is the nerve center of the airport, responsible for overseeing andRead More