Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
Saudi Arabia: A World Power in the Making (Part 2)
Qamar Bashir Beyond its economic diversification and ambitious infrastructure projects, Saudi Arabia’s meteoric rise as a global powerhouse is increasingly evident through its dynamic diplomacy, international alliances, and calculated geopolitical maneuvers. At the helm of this strategic transformation is Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), whose bold foreign policy vision has redefined the Kingdom’s global posture. Through direct engagement with world leaders, targeted investments, and calculated geopolitical decisions, MBS has transformed Saudi Arabia into a key international actor whose influence now extends far beyond the Gulf region. In February 2025,Read More
Islamabad, Amman aim for closer coordination in bilateral talks
ISLAMABAD, APR 8 /DNA/ – Foreign Secretary Ambassador Amna Baloch would be undertaking an official visit to Amman, Jordan, to lead Pakistan delegation for the 2nd round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Pakistan and Jordan scheduled to be held on 10 April 2025. During the above consultations different regional and international matters of mutual interest and concern, including inter alia current situation in Occupied Palestinian Territories; evolving dynamics in the Levant, developments in South Asia as well as state of cooperation in different domains of Pakistan-Jordan relations would be discussed.Read More
Coffee tourism draws 1 million visitors to Yunnan
BEIJING, APR 8 (DNA): Yunnan province in southwest China flourishes under the subtropical monsoon climate along the golden coffee belt at 24°N latitude. With 1.2 million mu of fertile red soil, the province produces 98 percent of China’s coffee. Renowned coffee brands worldwide prize Yunnan’s small-bean coffee, nurtured in the misty mountain along the Lancang River. In 2024 alone, the province produced 140,000 tonnes of coffee, exporting 32,500 tonnes of premium beans to 29 countries and regions. Innovation drives coffee boom “Coffee farming used to depend on the weather, butRead More
Army to ensure robust security for investors in mineral sector: COAS
ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir assured both local and international investors that the Pakistan Army would provide a strong security framework and take proactive steps to protect their interests, aiming to boost confidence in the country’s mineral sector. Addressing the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 on Tuesday, General Munir emphasised that economic security has become a vital pillar of national security, and the military stands ready to play its role in supporting the development of Pakistan’s mineral wealth. He highlighted Pakistan’s potential to become aRead More
MoU signed to improve coordination against drugs
RAWALPINDI, Apr 08 (DNA): A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed Tuesday between the Anti-Narcotics Force(ANF) & Excise & Taxation and Anti-Narcotics(E&T-AN), Balochistan, to synergize efforts against drug abuse at Regional Directorate ANF Balochistan/Coastal. The ceremony was attended by the Secretary (E&T-AN), Balochistan Zafar Ali Bhukhari, Regional Directorate ANF Balochistan/Coastal Commander Brig Adnan Danish Khan and Director General ANF Maj Gen Abdul Moeed. The ANF, being the leading CN LEA at the federal level, will work in union with the province to curtail the menace of drugs and saveRead More
SC adjourns military courts case till tomorrow
ISLAMABAD, APR 8 (DNA): The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned hearing till tomorrow in appeals regarding the civilians’ trial in military courts in connection of May 9, riots. A seven-member constitutional bench headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan heard the case. The court adjourned further hearing till tomorrow. During the hearing, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar said that as far as the appeal is concerned, the Attorney General had submitted reports to the court, the Attorney General’s reports are present in the court proceedings orders. Justice Amin Ud Din Khan directed thatRead More