ISLAMABAD, JAN 31 /DNA/ – The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) has formalized a partnership with the Social Protection Resource Centre (SPRC) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU aims to enhance collaboration in research and policy dialogue, with a special focus on intra-regional trade, economic integration and connectivity. The MOU was signed by Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI, and Dr. Safdar Sohail, Executive Director SPRC. Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Sohail Mahmood underscored ISSI’s commitment to foster collaboration with think-tanks and research institutions with nicheRead More

Justice Mandokhail says preventing terrorism and gathering evidence are administration’s tasks Special Correspondent ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court’s Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi has stressed the need for reforms not only in the anti-terrorism court but also in all other courts for the improvement of the judiciary. The remark came during the hearing of the intra-court appeal against the trial of civilians in military courts, by a seven-member constitutional bench of the apex court on Friday. The bench, headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan — comprising Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Justice Muhammad AliRead More

Fazlur Rehman slams PECA law, calls for amendments after consultation with journalists DNA Gujranwala: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has criticized the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), calling it a law that authorities could misuse at will. Speaking at a press conference in Gujranwala, he called for amendments to the law after consulting journalists, ensuring that media freedom was not compromised. Maulana revealed that a delegation had met with officials in Islamabad to discuss PECA and had urged the President not to sign it. However, despite discussions,Read More

ISLAMABAD, JAN 31 /DNA/ – Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA), Muhammad Ali Randhawa, held a meeting with the World Bank’s Senior Disaster Risk Management Program Specialist, Lesley Y. Cordero, and her team on Friday at the CDA Headquarters. The Member Environment along with the senior CDA officers were also present during the meeting. The primary focus of the discussion was to address the issue of smog and take steps to improve the air quality and environment in Islamabad. Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa emphasized the need for issuing a reliable AirRead More

ISLAMABAD, JAN 31 /DNA/ – Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA), Muhammad Ali Randhawa, held a meeting with the World Bank’s Senior Disaster Risk Management Program Specialist, Lesley Y. Cordero, and her team on Friday at the CDA Headquarters. The Member Environment along with the senior CDA officers were also present during the meeting. The primary focus of the discussion was to address the issue of smog and take steps to improve the air quality and environment in Islamabad. Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa emphasized the need for issuing a reliable AirRead More