Friday, February 21st, 2025
NTDC reforms success depends on holistic planning and independent decision-making: Energy Experts
ISLAMABAD, FEB 21: /DNA/ – While the NTDC’s structural reforms are designed to improve accountability, efficiency, and transparency, their success depends on comprehensive planning, political neutrality, and systemic coordination, as mere restructuring alone will not bring lasting improvements. The success of these reforms also needs reducing bureaucratic influence, ensuring independent decision-making, and prioritizing national interest over institutional inertia. This perspective was shared by power sector experts during a roundtable on “Evaluating NTDC Reforms: Tackling Transmission and Distribution Challenges in Pakistan,” held at the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), Islamabad. TheRead More
Champions Trophy: South Africa stand firm on pitch with 83/1 against Afghanistan
KARACHI: South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first against Afghanistan in the third Champions Trophy 2025 match at the National Bank Cricket Stadium in Karachi on Friday. At the end of the 15th over, South Africa stood firm against Afghanistan on the pitch with 83 runs. Meanwhile, it was an exciting start for the Men in Blue as Mohammad Nabi knocked Tony de Zorzi (11) out of the field with the help of Azmatullah Omarzai’s incredible catch. Earlier, after winning the toss, South Africa captain Temba BavumaRead More
Pakistan on the Global Stage: The Champions Trophy and Its Far-Reaching Effects
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal After a prolonged hiatus, Pakistan is once again hosting a major international cricket tournament, the ICC Champions Trophy, started from February 19, 2025. This marks a significant milestone for the country, which had long been striving to restore its image as a safe and vibrant hub for international sports. The return of such a prestigious event not only rekindles the passion of millions of cricket enthusiasts but also carries profound economic, social, and diplomatic implications for Pakistan. Economically, the Champions Trophy is poised to inject aRead More
Trump Says USA is Very Corrupt Country
By: Qamar Bashir In a recent speech at Mar-a-Lago, President Trump condemned what he described as rampant corruption within the U.S. government, stating, “We have a very corrupt country, very corrupt country.” He expressed frustration over the mismanagement of taxpayer funds and the extensive misuse of federal resources, particularly within the Social Security Administration (SSA). Trump while admiring DOGE, led by Elon Musk, which uncovered extensive irregularities in SSA records said that SSA was paying 20 million individuals over the age of 100, including one astonishing record of a 360-year-oldRead More
OGDCL partners with LUMS to establish cleantech/energytech grant
LAHORE, 21 FEB /DNA/ – Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has awarded the LUMS Centre for Entrepreneurship (LCE) a Cleantech/EnergyTech Grant to establish a dedicated space within its co-working facility. This initiative aims to support start-ups focused on cleantech and sustainable energy solutions, fostering innovation to tackle local and global climate challenges. The OGDCL Energy and Cleantech Zone, housed within LCE, will serve as a hub for research, collaboration, and innovation. It will provide selected start-ups access to workspaces, mentorship, and industry expertise. The initiative aligns with LCE’sRead More
Sino-Pak Universities to improve wheat improvement with molecular breeding
BEIJING, FEB 21 (DNA): An agreement on China-Pakistan Joint Laboratory for Wheat Germplasm Innovation and Biological Breeding was reached among Hebei Agricultural University (HEBAU), COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) and National Institute for Genomics and Advanced Biotechnology (NIGAB). This has been termed as a significant step in boosting the development of wheat seed industry and related sectors in the two countries. “Wheat plays a crucial strategic role in both China and Pakistan. Due to different geographical conditions, there is great genetic diversity in wheat germplasm resources between the two countries, exhibitingRead More