Sunday, February 16th, 2025
Morocco reaffirms commitment to African Union at February 2025 Summit
Addis Ababa, Feb 16: Morocco remains committed to joint African action at the service of Africa’s noble causes and the vital interests of its citizens. The February 2025 African Union (AU) Summit addressed several issues, including peace and security, continental integration, health security and climate change, as well as renewing the leadership of the AU Commission. The agenda was also marked by the absence of the Moroccan Sahara issue, much to the dismay of opponents of the Kingdom’s territorial integrity. As such, the pan-African organization confirmed its stance of concentratingRead More
Pak, Turkiye need to revamp PTA to unlock business potential: BMP
Anjum Nisar stresses to revive D8 pacts to lift trade among member countries ISLAMABAD, Feb 16, /DNA/ – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) on Sunday suggested that Pakistan and Turkiye need to revamp their preferential trade agreement with a view to addressing existing challenges and unlocking the business potential between the two countries. The BMP Chairman and FPCCI former president Mian Anjum Nisar said the two countries should explore the possibility of reviving and strengthening the D8 Preferential Agreement to boost trade amongRead More
Pakistan’s Renewable Energy Boom Unlocks Billions in Climate Finance: PIDE
By expanding off-grid renewable energy could increase earnings between USD 21.5 million to USD 43 million ISLAMABAD, Feb 16, /DNA/ – Pakistan stands at a pivotal moment in its fight against climate change, with an opportunity to transform its renewable energy sector into a revenue-generating powerhouse. Dr. Nadeem Javaid, Vice Chancellor of the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), has called for immediate and decisive action to integrate renewable energy with carbon credit markets, positioning climate finance as both an environmental necessity and an economic imperative. “Climate change is noRead More
Finance Minister Aurangzeb joins high-level head table discussion at AlUla Conference
ALULA, SAUDI ARABIA Feb 16, /DNA/ – Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, was invited to the head table luncheon by Mohammed Al-Jadaan, Minister of Finance, Saudi Arabia, during the Emerging Markets Conference 2025 in AlUla, KSA. The high-profile gathering included IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, Bahrain’s Finance & National Economy Minister, Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, and Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Finance, Mr. Abdulmuhsen Alkhalaf. Minister Aurangzeb’s participation underscores Pakistan’s proactive engagement in global economic policymaking and its commitment to fostering regional andRead More
EU village festivities draw public praise and criticism
The situation was especially strenuous for elderly attendees, women, and families with young children, many of whom were visibly struggling with the long walk. Adding to the chaos, the primary roads leading to key locations, such as the Pak Secretariat, Marriott Hotel, Minister’s Enclave, and Judges Enclave, were completely choked due to the overflow of traffic caused by the event DNA ISLAMABAD: Thousands of participants gathered at the Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) to enjoy the vibrant “EuroVillage” festival, organised by the Delegation of the European Union in collaborationRead More