Thursday, December 26th, 2024
COURTESY CALL BY THE ACADEMY OF ISLAMIC STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA
On Thursday, DEC 26 (DNA): The Academy of Islamic Studies from the University of Malaya (APIUM) paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Amb. Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan, at the High Commission. The delegation from APIUM was led by Professor Dr. Mohd Fauzi bin Hamat and included 16 students from undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes. During the courtesy call, Professor Dr. Fauzi shared insights into Universiti Malaya’s (UM) international studies programmes, providing an overview of the status of international students currently enrolled at UM.Read More
Exhibition of paintings on “Mountain Heritage and Landscape” opens at PAC
RAWALPINDI, DEC 26 (DNA):The Punjab Arts Council Rawalpindi and Devcom-Pakistan jointly organized a painting exhibition titled “Mountain Heritage and Landscape” on Thursday at the Rawalpindi Arts Gallery, in connection with the 14th Pakistan Mountain Festival. The festival is a signature initiative aimed at mainstreaming mountain challenges and celebrating the rich cultural and environmental heritage of Pakistan’s mountainous regions. The exhibition featured an impressive array of artworks created by talented artists and students. The exhibits reflected the vibrant cultural heritage, traditional architecture, and sports associated with Pakistan’s mountainous communities. Artists employedRead More
ICCI focuses on strengthing Industry-academia linkages: Abdul Rehman Siddiqui
ISLAMABAD, DEC 26 (DNA): In a significant step towards fostering collaboration between academia and industry, Dr. Anis, Vice Chancellor of Riphah International University, visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI). The meeting served as a platform for an engaging discussion on strengthening academia-industry linkages to bridge the gap between educational institutions and the corporate sector. The session was attended by prominent members of the ICCI, including senior executives, industry experts, and key faculty members from Riphah University. Both sides emphasized the critical role of academia-industry collaboration in enhancingRead More
European central banks cut rates in 20124 as inflation declined
BRUSSELS / LONDON , Dec 26 (AA/APP/DNA):European central banks cut their rates this year, albeit slowly, as inflation declined towards each country’s targets. After rapid rate hikes over the previous two years in the face of high inflation, the first monetary easing steps were taken in the second half of 2024, though not collectively by all European central banks. Many countries’ central banks remained cautious even though core inflation had returned to more reasonable levels. The European Central Bank (ECB) had raised its key interest rates at 10 consecutive meetingsRead More
President of Uzbekistan participates in an informal meeting of the CIS heads of state
On Dec 26, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in an informal meeting of the CIS heads of state in the city of St. Petersburg. The event was attended by President of Russia Vladimir Putin, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, President of Kazakhstan Kasym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. In the course of the meeting the main results of joint work in 2024 were summarized and priority tasks of multilateral cooperation for the comingRead More
SECP ceases guarantees business of Crescent Star insurance Limited
ISLAMABAD, DEC 26 (APP/DNA):The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has ceased the guarantee business of Crescent Star Insurance Limited (Crescent Star) through a Direction, under section 60 of the Insurance Ordinance, 2000 (Ordinance). Crescent Star had issued guarantees amounting to Rs. 229 billion without obtaining requisite collateral and any valid reinsurance arrangements,said a press release issued here on Thursday. In order to ensure adherence to due process of law and provide Crescent Star with an opportunity to explain its position regarding the highlighted violations of the regulatory framework,Read More