Monday, January 20th, 2025
Trump returns to White House as 47th US president amid new promises, challenges
WASHINGTON, JAN 20 – Trump returns to White House as 47th US president amid new promises, challenges. Inauguration completes triumphant comeback for a political disruptor who survived felony conviction, assassination attempts. Donald Trump was sworn in as 47th US president on Monday, ushering in another turbulent four-year term with promises to push the limits of executive power, deport millions of immigrants, secure retribution against his political enemies and transform the role of the US on the world stage. Even before Trump was to take office, aides detailed a raft ofRead More
Certificate distribution of faculty training programme for fresh PhDs
ISLAMABAD, JAN 20 /DNA/ – A certificate distribute ceremony was held at National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), HEC Islamabad marking the culmination of a comprehensive training programme designed to enhance the teaching, research, and professional capabilities of participants. The event was chaired by Dr. Ehsan Ullah Kakar, Vice Chancellor, University of Loralai. The programme comprises 23 participants, all fresh PhD graduates under the Interim Placement of Fresh PhDs Programme (IPFP). Representing diverse disciplines, these participants received rigorous training focused on teaching excellence, research skills, and professional development. The ceremonyRead More
Pakistan, Turkey conduct joint naval exercise TURGUTREIS-XI in Mediterranean Sea
ISLAMABAD, JAN 20 /DNA/ – Pakistan Navy and Turkish Navy successfully conducted bilateral exercise TURGUTREIS-XI in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. The TURGUTREIS series of bilateral exercises is named in honour of the great Ottoman Admiral Turgut Reis, symbolizing a shared maritime legacy and strong naval ties between the two brotherly nations. Pakistan Navy’s recently commissioned ship, PNS YAMAMA, participated in the exercise during her maiden voyage from Romania to Pakistan. The ship was joined by Turkish Navy vessels TCG BUYUKADA, TCG DERYA, and TNF SH-70 helicopter. The exercise was meticulouslyRead More
Iranian military chief meets COAS at GHQ
RAWALPINDI, JAN 20 /DNA/ – Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of General Staff (CGS) of the Iranian Armed Forces, visited the General Headquarters (GHQ) and called on General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), today. During the meeting, both sides discussed matters related to the prevailing regional security environment and bilateral defence cooperation. Upon his arrival at GHQ, Major General Mohammad Bagheri laid a floral wreath at the Yadgar-e-Shuhada in homage to Pakistan’s martyrs. He was warmly received, including a guard of honor presented by aRead More
Need for coordinated efforts to save Pak Youth from Tobacco hazards
ISLAMABAD, JAN 20 (DNA) — In a significant step towards combating the growing tobacco epidemic among Pakistan’s youth, the Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) on Monday convened a two-day dialogue titled “Discussion on Sustainable Tobacco Control Measures: Protecting Youth from Emerging Health Risks. “The participants emphasized the need for strengthening policy frameworks, enhancing enforcement mechanisms, implementing higher tobacco taxes, regulating emerging tobacco products, and developing innovative public advocacy initiatives to protect the health of future generations. Barrister Dr. Muhammad Ali Saif, Advisor to Chief MinisterRead More
New Uzbekistan: Implementation of foreign experience in the system of Presidential Educational Institutions
In Uzbekistan, the attitude towards education and upbringing, science has completely changed. In particular, systematic, consistent and comprehensive measures are being implemented to develop preschool, general secondary and higher education, and research institutions. A number of important decrees, resolutions and programs are being adopted in this direction. The system of the Agency of Specialized Educational Institutions, created on the personal initiative of the head of state, currently includes 14 Presidential schools, 9 creative schools, 2 sports schools, 185 specialized schools and boarding schools, the Namangan State Institute of Foreign LanguagesRead More