Thursday, March 13th, 2025
Pakistan And Azerbaijan Expand Cooperation In Digital Innovation And Public Service Delivery
ISLAMABAD: MAR 13 (DNA):Strengthening bilateral ties in the digital sector, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, H.E. Khazar Farhadov, met with Federal Minister for Information Technology & Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, in Islamabad today. This high-level meeting followed Prime Minister Pakistan’s recent visit to Azerbaijan and focused on enhancing cooperation in technology-driven public services. Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja emphasized that relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan continue to grow, with increasing collaboration in digital transformation and citizen-centric initiatives. A key topic of discussion was Asaan Khidmat Centres, which are designed to simplifyRead More
PM eyes $2bln trade volume with Uzbekistan
The prime minister, in a meeting with Ambassador of Uzbekistan Alisher Tukhtaev particularly highlighted Pakistan’s interest in enhancing cooperation with Uzbekistan in mining and minerals, railways, including the Trans Afghan Railways project, Special Economic Zones, banking, tourism, culture and renewable energy Ansar M Bhatti/DNA ISLAMABAD, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday underscored the need to devise a roadmap to work towards the enhancement of bilateral trade between Pakistan and Uzbekistan to USD 2 billion, as had been agreed between the leadership of both countries. The prime minister, in a meetingRead More
UAE condemns terrorist attack on train in Balochistan, expresses solidarity with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, MAR 13 (APP/DNA):The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack on a train in Balochistan, which claimed multiple lives and left several others injured. In an official statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced the attack in the strongest terms, reaffirming the country’s unwavering stance against all forms of violence and terrorism that threaten security, stability, and violate international law. The ministry extended its deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the government and people of Pakistan, as well as to the families of theRead More
APNS annual general council meeting on March 15
KARACHI, MAR 13 (DNA): The Annual General Council of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society will meet on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at APNS House, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Karachi”, stated a press release of the APNS. The Annual General Council will discuss the conditions prevailing in the newspaper industry and take decisions to address the problems faced by the member publications and will finalize its recommendations on the issues pertaining to the Govt. – Press relations, freedom of press and the future of the industry. The members will consider andRead More
HEC Revises Mathematics Curricula to Meet Modern Standards
ISLAMABAD, MAR 13 (DNA): The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has notified revised curricula for Associate, Bachelor, and Master degree programmes in Mathematics, marking a significant step towards aligning higher education with contemporary academic and industry standards. These revisions have been developed by the National Curriculum Review Committee (NCRC), an esteemed body of senior academics representing leading universities across the country. The NCRC, comprising experts from institutions such as Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan; Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan; Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering & Management Sciences, Quetta; COMSATSRead More
China-Pakistan highway research unveiled to promote resource reuse
BEIJING, MAR 13 (DNA): A joint research on the reuse of bulk industrial solid waste and desert sand towards sustainable development has been initiated between China and Pakistan. In this connection, an agreement was signed among Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology (XAUAT), Shihezi University (SHZU), Karakoram International University (KIU) and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Highway Science and Technology Co., Ltd. According to a Gwadar Pro’s report on Thursday, the core project of this collaboration is “Research and Application of Key Technologies for Solid Waste-Based Green and Low-Carbon FluidizedRead More