Monday, January 27th, 2025
Ambassador of Morocco calls on PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD, JAN 27 /DNA/ – Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco, Amb. Mohamed Karmoune, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House, earlier today. During the meeting, the Prime Minister expressed Pakistan’s deep appreciation to the King of Morocco, His Majesty King Muhammad VI and the Government of Morocco for the support extended in rescuing stranded Pakistanis who survived the recent boat capsizing off the coast of Dakhla. He thanked the local Moroccan authorities for extending their full cooperation to the Pakistani officialsRead More
Japanese envoy calls on PM Shehbaz
PM expresses desire to further strengthen Pak-Japan trade, investment ties Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Akamatsu Shuichi, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House on Monday and discussed matters of mutual interest. During the meeting, the Prime Minister said Pakistan and Japan enjoyed friendly ties, which was evident by the tremendous goodwill that existed among the people of both countries towards each other. He recalled the excellent history of bilateral cooperation and appreciated Japan’s support for Pakistan’s economic andRead More
Finance minister reviews progress of PM’s committee on IT export remittances
ISLAMABAD, JAN 27: /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chaired another meeting of the Prime Minister’s Committee on IT Export Remittances today at the Finance Division. The meeting focused on reviewing the preliminary findings of the working group and formulating next steps to enhance the flow of IT export remittances. The meeting was attended by Minister of State for IT & Telecom Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Secretary IT, Special Secretary IT, CEO Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), and senior officers from the Finance Division andRead More
APNS extends awards submission deadline to Feb 3
KARACHI, JAN 27 /DNA/ – The All Pakistan Newspapers Society has extended the last date of submission of entries for APNS Advertising Awards and APNS Journalist Awards from January 27, 2025 to February 03, 2025. Mr. Sarmad Ali, Secretary General, APNS has stated that the date has been extended on the request of journalists and advertising agencies to enable maximum participation in the contest of APNS awards. The Secretary General, APNS has advised all the prospective participants to positively submit their entries by February 03, 2025.
ISSI hosts launch of HDF-HSF book on Post-Taliban Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, JAN 27 /DNA/ – The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI) hosted the launch of the book ‘Navigating Uncertainty: Perspectives on Post-Taliban Afghanistan and Geopolitical Footsteps,” edited by Mr. Sheharyar Khan and jointly published by the Hans Seidel Foundation (HSF) and the National Dialogue Forum (NDF). The speakers at the book launch included Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI; Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman BOG, ISSI; Ms. Amina Khan, Director CAMEA, ISSI; Mr. Sheharyar Khan, Executive Director NDF; Ambassador MansoorRead More
PST confers Akse Khushboo award on British author & broadcaster from a Pakistani family’s line
Mishal’s book ‘Broken Threads’ described a touching account of events leading to creation of Pakistan Staff Reporter ISLAMABAD, JAN 27: The Perveen Shakir Trust (PST) has conferred the prestigious Akse Khushboo Award on former BBC journalist and a renowned British broadcaster and author Mishal Hussain for her book ‘Broken Threads.’ The award was presented during a programme ‘Meet the Writer & Award Ceremony’ organized by the PST at the Islamabad Club. High Commissioner of the UK, Jane Marriott was the Chief Guest at the ceremony while noted speakers including formerRead More