Friday, January 24th, 2025
Portugal-Pakistan: Urdu Translation of the Novel ‘Blank Gaze’ by José Luís Peixoto (Portugal)
ISLAMABAD, JAN 24 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Academy of Letters hosted the launch of the Urdu translation of Portuguese author José Luís Peixoto’s novel Nenhum Olhar (Blank Gaze), with the participation of Ambassador of Portugal Frederico Silva. The acclaimed novel, now beautifully rendered in Urdu as Viran Nazar by the renowned Pakistani author Muhammad Atif Alam, is a testament to the power of literature to bridge cultures and foster mutual understanding between nations, bringing the literary treasures of Portugal closer to Urdu-speaking readers. The translation has been done by theRead More
Ethiopia, Pakistan agree to advance trade relations
DNA ADDIS ABABA, JAN 24: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan have agreed to work cooperatively for further strengthening the trade and commerce relations between the two countries. A bilateral meeting to this end was held today in Addis Ababa at the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration of the FDR Ethiopia. Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Ambassador Hamid Asghar Khan, who is currently in Addis Ababa on a working visit, led the Pakistan side while the Ethiopian sideRead More
ICCI-Riphah University to host conference on “business challenges, opportunities”
ISLAMABAD, JAN 24 /DNA/ – The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and Riphah International University have announced a joint effort to organize a major conference aimed at strengthening the link between industry and academia. This conference will involve collaboration with other universities in the region, focusing on finding practical solutions to align academic research with the needs of the industry, particularly in developing market-driven and export-oriented products. The decision to organize the conference was made during a meeting between Hassan Mohammad Khan, Chancellor of Riphah International University, andRead More
Joint Commission reaffirms multi-sector cooperation, PTA implementation
DNA ISLAMABAD: The 8th session of the Pakistan-Azerbaijan Joint Commission concluded successfully in Islamabad on Friday, reaffirming bilateral commitments across key sectors and paving the way for enhanced cooperation in areas including energy, trade, defense, agriculture and education. The session was co-chaired by Federal Minister for Defence Production of Pakistan, Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Azerbaijan’s Minister for Defence Industry, Vugar Valeh oglu Mustafayev. On the occasion, both sides agreed to implement the Azerbaijan-Pakistan Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) signed in July 2024, as well as explore joint ventures and investments betweenRead More
Armed Forces Day of Bangladesh
ISLAMABAD, JAN 24 /DNA/ – Chief Guest Lt. General Inayat Hussain Shah, Chief of Logistic Staff Pakistan Army, Defence Adviser of Bangladesh Brig. General Abu Bubel Md Shahabuddin and others cutting cake to mark the 53rd Armed Forces Day of Bangladesh.-DNA