Thursday, January 16th, 2025
PM’s aide calls for national climate risk management strategy to tackle disasters
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP/DNA):Coordinator to the Prime Minister for Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam emphasized the urgent need for robust climate risk management strategies at national, provincial, and district levels to enhance preparedness for natural disasters and reduce their economic, social, and environmental impacts. Speaking at the “Humanitarian Futures,” event organized by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) on Thursday, she emphasized the vital necessity of protecting vulnerable communities and maintaining the sustainability of lives and livelihoods amid climate-related challenges. The event was attended by government officials, representatives of local andRead More
PTI demands CJP-led probe into May 9, Nov 26 events, political prisoners’ release
ISLAMABAD, JAN 16 (DNA): The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PIT) on Thursday finally presented its demands in writing, seeking probes into the May 9, 2023, and November 26, 2024 events, as well as the release of “political prisoners”. PTI’s ‘Charter of Demands’,, The government fails to constitute two separate commissions on the violent events, the party will not continue the negotiations. The third meeting between the Imran Khan-founded PTI and the government is currently taking place at the Parliament House under National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq’s leadership, where the demands were presented.Read More
Japanese Ambassador Calls on Minister for Finance and Revenue
ISLAMABAD, JAN 16 (DNA):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with Japanese Ambassador to Pakistan Mr. Akamatsu Shuichi who called on the Minister at Finance Division today. The meeting provided an opportunity for both sides to discuss ongoing economic reforms, bilateral relations, and opportunities for deeper economic cooperation. Minister Aurangzeb welcomed Mr. Akamatsu on assuming his diplomatic responsibilities in Islamabad, commending Japan’s longstanding partnership with Pakistan. The Minister highlighted the positive momentum in Pakistan’s macroeconomic stability, which he attributed to key reforms and structural adjustmentsRead More
Pakistan’s New High Commissioner to Canada Presents Credentials
OTTAWA: JAN 15 (DNA):High Commissioner of Pakistan to Canada Ambassador Muhammad Saleem presented his Letters of Credence to Her Excellency The Right Honourable Mary J. May Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada. The ceremony held at the historic Rideau Hall, was attended by senior diplomats of the High Commission, Consul General Toronto, Consul General Montreal and Trade & Investment Counsellor. During his tête-à-tête with the Governor General, Ambassador Saleem conveyed the greetings from the President, the Prime Minister, and the people of Pakistan to the Canadian leadership and people.Read More