Saturday, April 12th, 2025
Green Revolution: Panelists demand waste education in schools
Devcom-Pakistan National Online Consultation suggests waste segration, reuse and recycling awareness, skill and engagement at an age of 5. ISLAMABAD, APR 12 /DNA/ – Experts from diverse sectors including education, tourism, government, civil society, and environmental advocacy came together in a national online consultation organized by Devcom-Pakistan under the theme “The Earth Care Pledge – Engaging Youth for a Zero Waste Pakistan” on Saturday. Participants called for innovative and actionable strategies to engage Pakistan’s 64 percent youth population in reducing the country’s escalating waste crisis. Key recommendations emphasized the need to integrate zeroRead More
Foreign Secretary, US Congress delegation discuss stronger cooperation
ISLAMABAD, APR 12 /DNA/ – Foreign Secretary, Amna Baloch held a productive meeting today with a high-level U.S. Congressional delegation, including Congressmen Jack Bergman, Tom Suozzi, and Jonathan Jackson. The discussions focused on enhancing and diversifying Pakistan-U.S. bilateral relations across areas of mutual interest.
Oman Ambassador praises Pakistan’s hockey talent at ICCI event
ISLAMABAD, APR 12 /DNA/ – In a compelling demonstration of sports diplomacy and cultural outreach, the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) hosted a ceremonial dinner on March 12, 2025, in honor of the Pakistan Junior Hockey Team. The event, held in a packed hall that brought together hockey legends, office bearers of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), and the victorious junior team that outclassed Oman 6–1, marked a defining moment in the revival of Pakistan’s national sport. His Excellency Fahad bin Sulaiman bin Khalaf Alkharusi also, Ambassador ofRead More
Tremors from 5.5-magnitude quake rattle twin cities, KP
ISLAMABAD/PESHAWAR: Moderate tremors were felt in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Saturday after an earthquake rattled several cities across northern Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC), the earthquake occurred at 12:31pm, with a magnitude of 5.5 and a reported depth of 12 kilometres. The epicentre was located 60 kilometres northwest of Rawalpindi, at latitude 33.90 N and longitude 72.66 E. Cities of Punjab, including Attock and Chakwal, also reported tremors in the region. In KP, jolts were felt in Peshawar, Mardan, Mohmand, Swabi, Nowshera, LakkiRead More
Embassy of Uzbekistan in Pakistan hosts Tourism Roadshow in Islamabad
Ambassador Alisher Tukhtaev of Uzbekistan noted that both nations shared common values, religion, and traditions, with Islamabad and Uzbekistan’s ancient cities of Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva united by Islamic civilization and the Sufi tradition Mahnoor Ansar Islamabad, : – The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Pakistan held a successful tourism roadshow in the heart of Islamabad, bringing together officials, travel agencies, and tourism industry professionals from both Uzbekistan and Pakistan. The event marked a significant step forward in strengthening the long-standing friendship between the two nations, with a special focus onRead More