Friday, January 10th, 2025
Diplomatic, Academic leaders unite at MIUC to bridge Pakistan-Africa ties
Metropolitan International United College (MIUC) Hosts MIUC Dialogue Series 2.0: Pakistan and Africa: Unlocking Opportunities Through Trade, Culture & Collaboration ISLAMABAD, JAN 10 /DNA/ – Roots International Education Group, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, successfully hosted the MIUC Dialogue Series 2.0 today. The event, titled “Pakistan and Africa: Unlocking Opportunities Through Trade, Culture & Collaboration,” brought together an esteemed panel of diplomats, policymakers, and scholars to discuss avenues for strengthening ties between Pakistan and African nations. The dialogue featured an impressive lineup of speakers, including Senator MushahidRead More
IHC serves notices on plea seeking cases details against Khadija Shah
ISLAMABAD, Jan 10 (APP):The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday served notices to respondents in a petition seeking provision of cases details against PTI leader Khadija Shah. The court also stopped the police and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) from harassing the petitioner.Chief Justice Aamer Farooq heard the case filed by Khadija Shah seeking cases details against her.Her lawyer Amna Ali appeared before the court on behalf of the petitioner and adopted the stance that the authorities should be stopped from arresting client till the provision of registered cases against her.TheRead More
Trial of civilians in military courts; SCP continues hearing
ISLAMABAD, Jan 10 (DNA): Additional Attorney General Amir Rahman has informed the Supreme Court that around 5000 individuals are accused in May 9 riots. The 105 individuals, tired in the military courts were those whose presence was proven with undeniable evidence at the places attacked. The seven-member Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Justice Amin ud Din Khan continued the hearing for the fourth consecutive day and adjourned the proceedings for Monday January 13. Other Members of the bench include Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar,Read More
CCP stresses for level playing field for business at RCCI
RAWALPINDI, JAN 10 /DNA/ – The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) organized an advocacy session on Competition Law for members of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), highlighting the need for fair competition to drive economic efficiency. Mr. Saeed Ahmad Nawaz, Member of the CCP, emphasized the importance of a level playing field for businesses across all sectors. The session was attended by a significant number of businessmen and corporate lawyers. Mr. Saeed, stressing the need for greater awareness and understanding of the law, elaborated on CCP’s proactiveRead More
U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome to return home country today
ISLAMABAD, Jan 10 (DNA): Upon completion of his diplomatic tenure as U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan for more then two years, Donald Blome is all set to return to home country on January 11, Saturday (today). In his video message, Ambassador Blome reflected on the progress made during his three-year service, highlighting the shared challenges and successes that have strengthened the bond between the two nations. “During my time as U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan, we have worked with our Pakistani friends to enter a new chapter in our partnership,” he said.Read More
Trump says arranging a meeting with Putin
WASHINGTON, JAN 10 (AFP/APP/DNA):US President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday that Russian leader Vladimir Putin wanted to meet and that a rendezvous between the pair was being arranged. He made the statement just a week and a half before taking office, following promises during his campaign to bring peace to Ukraine, which has been under Russian invasion since February 2022. “He wants to meet, and we’re setting it up,” Trump said at a meeting with Republican governors at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. “President Putin wants to meet, he’sRead More