Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
Pakistan-Tunisia trade relations strengthened: ICCI, CCIT sign MoU
ISLAMABAD, JAN 15 /DNA/ – A significant milestone was achieved on the Tunisian and Pskistani trade relations by signing the MoU between the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tunis (CCIT) and the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) during the work visit of the Pakistani 16 member trade delegation to Tunis. The event was graced by Esteemed Responsables, including the President of CCIT, the Ambassador of Pakistan to Tunisia, Head of the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (FIPA), a representative of the Governor of Tunis, and officials from theRead More
CDA, DHA launch ‘Margalla Enclave’ Housing Project in Islamabad
Islamabad, JAN 15 /DNA/ – In response to the overwhelming interest of Pakistani citizens in Sector C-14, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to introduce Margalla Enclave in collaboration with the Defence Housing Authority (DHA). CDA and DHA have unveiled an excellent investment opportunity for the public. The jointly launched project, Margalla Enclave, promises to be one of Islamabad’s most significant residential ventures, offering a prime location and modern urban living. Margalla Enclave will feature residential plots of 5 Marla, 10 Marla, and 1 Kanal, catering to the needsRead More
Ali clinches Islamabad Cup Snooker Championship
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Rising star Ali Dara defeated seasoned player Faisal Masih in a closely contested final, winning the Islamabad Cup Snooker Championship by 5-4 frames for the first time in his career at Shander 41 Snooker Academy. The week-long event was organized by the Islamabad Billiards and Snooker Association (IBSA) under the umbrella of the Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association (PBSA). In a thrilling final, Ali Dara triumphed over Faisal Masih in the decisive frame with 5-4. The best-of-9 frames match concluded with scores of 65-42, 35-60, 69-42,Read More
Shazma successfully defends groundbreaking PhD Thesis in Pharmaceutical Sciences
ISLAMABAD, JAN 15 /DNA/ – Shazma, a promising researcher, has successfully defended her PhD thesis in Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of Peshawar achieving a significant milestone in the field of ophthalmology. Her groundbreaking work, titled “Self-Assembled Latanoprost Loaded Nanomicelles as a Drug Delivery System,” focuses on a novel nano-formulation for the management of glaucoma, a condition affecting approximately 70 million people worldwide and a leading cause of irreversible blindness. Under the supervision of Meritorious Professor Dr. Zafar Iqbal (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz) and co-supervision of Professor Dr. Fazle Nasir, Chairman of the DepartmentRead More
Japan provides $65,617 grant for solar-powered farming in Punjab
ISLAMABAD, JAN 15 /DNA/ – Akamatsu Shuichi, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, on Wednesday, 15th January 2025, inaugurated a project for installation of solar powered irrigation system in Tehsil Shakar Garh, District Narowal being managed by Rural Aid Pakistan, a non-governmental organization, working at grassroots level in rural areas of Pakistan to fight against poverty and empowering the vulnerable rural communities for sustainable development. The Government of Japan, under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) Program, had provided financial assistance of 65,617 USD under this project, forRead More
Rs30 per unit decline in power tariff for EV sector to encourage investors: PM
ISLAMABAD, JAN 15 (APP/DNA):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday hailed the drastic decline of Rs30 per unit in power tariff for electric vehicles (EVs) as a propitious step for the sector to boost the emission-less and eco-friendly vehicles in the country. The prime minister, chairing a meeting to discuss the promotion of Electric Vehicle Policy, appreciated the Power Minister Awais Ahmed Leghari and his team for working out a convincing proposal aimed at facilitating the EV manufacturers in rolling out subsidized charge-based automobiles in the country. “They (power ministerRead More