Friday, January 17th, 2025
British High Commissioner to Pakistan visits NUST
ISLAMABAD, JAN 17 (DNA) — British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Ms. Jane Marriott paid a visit to the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) with an aim to strengthen collaboration between the leading higher education institutions in UK and NUST. Rector NUST, Dr. Muhammad Zahid Latif greeted the British High Commissioner upon her arrival at the NUST main office. During the meeting, the two sides expressed their commitment to strengthening collaboration between NUST and the leading higher education and research institutions across UK. They particularly examined potential partnerships to enhanceRead More
Pakistan-China medical equipment B2B meeting yields $250 million in MoUs
BEIJING, JAN 17 /DNA/ – The Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing, in collaboration with the Board of Investment (BOI), hosted the sixth in a series of sector-specific B2B matchmaking meetings focused on fostering joint ventures and investment partnerships between Pakistan and China in the medical and surgical equipment sector. The meeting featured remarks by the Ambassador, senior leaders of Chinese medical and surgical industry associations, presentations by BOI and local enterprises, networking opportunities, and individual 200 B2B sessions. Over 80 Chinese companies and associations and more than 20 Pakistani companiesRead More
Security Forces eliminate five militants in Khyber’s Tirah Valley: ISPR
RAWALPINDI, JAN 17 /DNA/ – Security Forces conducted an intelligence based operation in general area Tirah, Khyber District on reported presence of khwarij. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged khwarij location, as a result of which, five khwarij including Kharji ring leader Abidullah@ Turab, were sent to hell, while one kharji was apprehended. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area against the security forces as well as killing of innocent civilians. Sanitization operation isRead More
PAK vs WI: Play ends on day 1 after match stopped abruptly due to bad light
MULTAN: The play on the first day of the first Test between Pakistan and West Indies ended abruptly due to bad light as Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel continued batting after visiting side’s Jayden Seales dismissed three batters on Friday. Earlier, Pakistan had opted to bat first after winning the toss. The toss, scheduled to take place at 9am, was delayed for hours because of dense fog in the city. It was finally staged at 1pm. Play began and Jayden Seales struck thrice against Pakistan on a surface specifically made forRead More
Azerbaijan Ambassador Visits NUML to Commemorate Black January
ISLAMABAD, JAN 17 (DNA): His Excellency Mr. Khazar Farhadov, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, visited the National University of Modern Languages today as the Chief Guest at an event organized by the Azerbaijan Language and Culture Center. The event was held in solemn remembrance of the tragic events of January 20, 1990, known as Black January, to honour the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for Azerbaijan’s independence. During his visit, Ambassador Khazar Farhadov met with the Honorable Rector NUML, Maj Gen (R) Shahid Mehmood Kayani HI(M). Director General NUML, BrigRead More