Wednesday, January 29th, 2025
Pakistan should highlight the issue of cross-border terrorism at the upcoming SCO summit
ISLAMABAD, JAN 29 /DNA/ – Ambassador Bolat Nurgaliyev, former Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization from Kazakhstan, suggested that the upcoming SCO Summit should prioritize the pressing issue of terrorism originating from Afghanistan, as it significantly threatens regional stability and security. Speaking at a conference hosted by the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), Amb Nurgaliyev highlighted the shared concerns of Kazakhstan and Pakistan regarding cross-border terrorism and the security situation in Afghanistan. He noted that the presence of various terrorist groups in Afghanistan was alarming, particularly the Islamic StateRead More
PECA law becomes operational after President signature
DNA ISLAMABAD: The PECA (Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act) bill, signed into law by President Asif Ali Zardari, has sparked significant controversy in Pakistan, particularly within the journalist community. This law is designed to regulate electronic crimes and online activities, but it has faced criticism for its broad scope and potential to limit freedom of expression, especially in the media. Journalists and activists argue that the law gives excessive power to authorities, particularly in regulating social media and online content. Critics point out that it could be used to targetRead More
Noman attain career best in ICC Rankings
ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (DNA): Pakistani left-arm spinner Noman Ali has attained career best position in the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings after outstanding performances in the second Test between Pakistan and the West Indies in Multan. Noman, who became the first Pakistani spinner to take a Test hat-trick in a match haul of 10 for 121, has gained four spots to reach fifth position with 806 rating points, said a press release. He is only the 12th Pakistani bowler to go past the 800-point mark in Tests and the onlyRead More
ICCI President stresses importance of reviving real estate sector for economic growth
ISLAMABAD, JAN 29: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has announced a collaborative effort with Top City-I to host the Top City-1 Expo 2025, set to take place from February 21 to 23. This announcement was made by Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, the President of ICCI, during a pre-launch event held at the S.M. Muneer Auditorium at the Chamber House, which was attended by a wide range of business leaders, stakeholders, and prominent figures from across the country. President Qureshi, in his address, underscored the immense significance of theRead More
HEC updates commerce curricula to meet modern academic and industry needs
ISLAMABAD, JAN 29 /DNA/ – The Higher Education Commission (HEC), through its National Curriculum Review Committee (NCRC), has updated the Commerce degree curricula to align with modern academic and industry demands. The two-day NCRC meeting, chaired by Prof. Syed Muhammad Amir Shah from Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, took place at Government College University Faisalabad. The committee designed comprehensive curricular standards for the Associate Degree, Bachelor of Studies, and Master of Studies in Commerce, reinforcing HEC’s commitment to academic excellence and aligning the discipline with contemporary business challenges. Dr. AmjadRead More
Will Trump Succeed in Obliterating the Deep State?
By: Qamar Bashir Macomb, Detroit, Michigan Donald Trump, even before his potential inauguration in 2025, has opened multiple contentious fronts both domestically and internationally. Each of these fronts is serious, radical, and aggressive, carrying significant risks and consequences if not handled with extreme care. However, the most perilous and far-reaching of these battles is his direct confrontation with the so-called “deep state.” His perception of the deep state arises from the significant resistance he faced from federal agencies during his first term, as well as his belief that the BidenRead More