Monday, February 10th, 2025
False promise of prosperity: Trump’s plan of forced displacement of Gazans
Khayam Abbasi Throughout history, colonial powers have justified dispossession and displacement through the language of economic progress. The Zionist movement, supported by Western allies, has long propagated the myth that its presence in Palestine would bring prosperity and modernization. Today, this narrative persists in the rhetoric of political leaders such as U.S. President Donald Trump. In an unprecedented announcement, Trump, during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister and wanted war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu, declared that the United States would “take over” and “own” Gaza after forcibly displacing itsRead More
RCCI Hosts Workshop on “Breaking Barriers – The Journey of an Entrepreneur”
RAWALPINDI, FEB 10 /DNA/ – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI) organized a thought-provoking workshop titled “Breaking Barriers – The Journey of an Entrepreneur” under its Coffee Morning series. The session featured Yasmin Dadabhoy, President of Entrepreneurs’ Organization Karachi, as the guest speaker, who shared valuable insights on overcoming societal and professional challenges in entrepreneurship. The event was graced by Group Leader Sohail Altaf, Senior Vice President Khalid Farooq Qazi, Vice President Fahad Barlas, Executive Committee members, women entrepreneurs, and a large number of business leaders. Participants engaged inRead More
Second Round of Pakistan-Turkiye Counter Terrorism Consultations
ISLAMABAD, FEB 10 /DNA/ – The second round of Pakistan-Turkiye Counter-Terrorism Consultations was held in Islamabad on 10 February 2025. The Pakistan delegation was led by Director General for Counter Terrorism,Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abdul Hameed, and the Turkish side was headed by Director General for Intelligence and Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkiye, Ambassador Kenan Yilmaz. Both sides reviewed the global and regional terrorism landscape and exchanged views on threats posed by terrorist entities in the region and beyond. They shared their best practices and reviewed the ongoingRead More
Bulls Wins Islamabad Cup 3×3 Basketball Final
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Bulls clinched the title of the Islamabad Cup 3×3 Basketball Tournament after defeating the Timberwolves 19-15 in the final at the outdoor basketball courts of the Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad. In an exhilarating final, Islamabad Bulls triumphed over Islamabad Timberwolves with a close 19-15 scoreline, securing the tournament by a four-point margin. Ahmed Raza led the winning side, scoring 10 points, while Ali Hamza Kazmi scored 7 points for the Timberwolves. Rizwan Ul Haq Razi, Secretary General of the Islamabad Olympic Association (IOA), gracedRead More
HEC issues revised curricula for BS and MS microbiology programmes
ISLAMABAD, FEB 10 /DNA/ – The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has issued revised curricula for BS and MS degree programmes in Microbiology, incorporating modern advancements to align with evolving academic and industry needs. The initiative was a joint effort of HEC and the Pakistan Academy of Sciences, and the curricula were developed by the National Curriculum Review Committee (NCRC), comprising senior academics from leading universities across Pakistan including Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences, Quetta; COMSATS University Islamabad; Government College University, Faisalabad; Government College University,Read More