ISLAMABAD, APR 15 /DNA/ – Our mission in Tripoli has reported that a vessel carrying foreign nationals has sunk near the Harawa coast, Sirte City (Eastern Libya). A Pakistan embassy team’s visit to Sirte City has confirmed the recovery of 11 bodies of migrants. Of these, 4 have been identified as Pakistani nationals based on their national documents. Two bodies remain unidentified. The details of the identified Pakistani nationals are as follows: Sr. No. Name & Father’s Name Date of Birth Passport CNIC District The Embassy in Tripoli is activelyRead More

MANDI BAHAUDDIN, AUG 15 /DNA/ – In connection with World Health Day, PODA organized an awareness-raising session to educate nearly 60 women on issues related to their reproductive health needs and rights, with a primary focus on the health implications of underage marriage — a contributing factor to maternal and child mortality rates in the country. The session emphasized the importance of access to dignified and quality healthcare services as a fundamental right for maintaining reproductive health, in line with Pakistan’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals, as affirmed throughRead More

ISLAMABAD/KARACHI – APR 15 /DNA/ – Central Information Secretary of the Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP), Shazia Marri, strongly condemned the opening of the Taunsa-Panjnad (TP) Link Canal at a time when Sindh is grappling with a severe 62% water shortage. In a press statement issued today, Marri questioned the rationale behind opening the canal, stating, “At a time when Sindh is facing a devastating 62% water shortage, why is the Taunsa Panjnad canal opened?” She emphasized that link canals like the TP Link were never meant to remain operationalRead More

ISLAMABAD, APR 15 /DNA/ – Senator Dr Shahzad Waseem Received U.S. Political Counselor Zachary Harkenrider at his residence today. The two exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, including regional dynamics, political developments, and avenues for enhanced economic cooperation. In reference to the series of recent high-level engagements, including the visit of a parliamentary delegation, the U.S. official remarked that such exchanges underscore the growing strategic relevance of Pakistan in regional and global affairs. Senator Dr Shahzad Waseem stressed the importance of continued close cooperation between the two countries, highlightingRead More

ISLAMABAD, APR 15: /DNA/ – The 38th Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Pakistan Society of Development Economists (PSDE), organized by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), opened in Islamabad with a powerful message: Pakistan is not underdeveloped—it is under-managed. Held in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives (MoPD&SI), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), RASTA, and the CPEC Centre of Excellence, the conference is themed “URAAN Pakistan: Growth Through Digital Transformation”—a call to reimagine development in the digitalRead More