Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
Washington, Moscow and Kyiv
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer The discourse surrounding former U.S. President Donald Trump and his policy shift concerning Ukraine has been met with measured responses from Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has strategically avoided overt displays of triumph. Following Trump’s reinstatement to the White House, his interactions with Putin have underscored an attempt at recalibrating U.S.-Russia relations, with the Kremlin emphasizing the importance of trust building. During their first officially acknowledged conversation on February 12, Putin articulated that the primary objective of diplomatic engagements was to foster trust between both states.Read More
IESCO says private transformer repair customers’ responsibility
ISLAMABAD, APR 8 /DNA/ – With reference to news published in national newspapers regarding electricity issue in the Sector G 8 Markaz. IESCO management has clarified that no load management is being carried out in entire IESCO region. Due to fault rectification or for system up gradation work approved shutdowns are taken and the prior intimation to valuable customers has been provided through Print and social media. IESCO further clarified that installation or repair of Public Transformers is IESCO responsibility while installation/repair of independent transformer installed on plaza or otherRead More
Pakistan, Azerbaijan vow to boost trade, economic ties
ISLAMABAD, APR 8 /DNA/ – A high-level meeting was held today between the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan and the Minister for Economy of Azerbaijan, Mikayil Jabbarov, to accelerate ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation. The discussion reaffirmed the shared commitment of both sides to enhancing trade, investment, and long-term economic collaboration between the two brotherly nations. The Pakistani delegation conveyed its gratitude and appreciation to Minister Jabbarov for his leadership and dedication to deepening Pak-Azerbaijan economic ties, which have the potential of high growth. TheRead More
Ethiopian PM’s Book ‘Medemer Generation’ Added to Pakistan National Library’s Collection
ISLAMABAD, APR 8 /DNA/ – The book “Medemer Generation”, authored by H.E. Dr. Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE), has been formally added to the diverse collection of the National Library of Pakistan (NLP) under the “African Corner Initiative” of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. H.E. Dr. Jemal Beker, Special Envoy and Ambassador Extraordinary of the FDR Ethiopia to Pakistan, formally presented multiple copies of the book to Mr. Raja Javed Iqbal, Director General of the National Library, during a formalRead More
National Budget: Tone for the year
Dr. M Ali Hamza In a developing country like Pakistan, the national budget plays a crucial role in economic stability and growth. A well-planned budget fosters sustainable development, economic resilience, and improved living standards.In multiple search results, the two consistent top priorities when drafting the national budget of a developing country like Pakistan were education and healthcare funding, ahead of other considerations such as infrastructure investment, fiscal deficits, external debt, inflation management, currency stabilization, and tax reforms. To assure healthcare funding in a national budget, mostly disease burden, medical Infrastructure,Read More
Eric Meyer highlights U.S.-Pakistan partnership at Islamabad Minerals Forum
ISLAMABAD, APR 8 /DNA/ – Eric Meyer, the senior official at the U.S. Department of State for South and Central Asian Affairs. I’m thrilled to be here in Islamabad to experience Pakistan’s wonderful hospitality, attend the Minerals Investment Forum, and to strengthen and promote our important partnership. I commend Pakistan for convening the Minerals Investment Forum here in Islamabad and for taking steps to ensure a level playing field for investors. Critical minerals are the raw materials for our most important technologies, and President Trump has underscored the importance ofRead More