ISLAMABAD, APR 16 /DNA/ – The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organised the screening of the Oscar-Winning Documentary ‘No Other Land’in collaboration with the Embassy of the State of Palestine. H.E. Dr. Zuhair Zaid, Ambassador of the State of Palestine, Mr. Jamal Shah, Former Minister for Culture and Heritage, and Mr. Jawad Sharif, a renowned filmmaker and National Geographic explorer, Director General ISSI, Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, and Director CAMEA, Ms. Amina Khan spoke before the screening. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood,Read More

ISLAMABAD, APR 16: /DNA/ – Lord Khan underscored the UK’s commitment to minority groups on a 3-day visit to Islamabad, including on visits to Faisal Mosque and St Joseph’s Cathedral. He highlighted the UK’s work to establish over 1,000 community-led village forums, where communities come together to provide support to the most marginalised. These forums provide early interventions to resolve tensions before they escalate. During his visit, Lord Khan met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Minister for LawRead More

ISLAMABAD, APR 16 /DNA/ – Deputy Chairman Senate, Syedaal Khan, hosted a prestigious lunch at the Parliament House Islamabad in honour of the esteemed members of the International Malam Jabba Advisory Board. The event was graced by the presence of Lord Lancaster of Kimbleton, Dame Caroline Dinenage DBE MP, Lord Sarfraz of Kensington, and several members of the Senate. Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Chairman Senate discussed in detail the prospects for enhancing tourism, trade, investment, and optimal utilization of natural resources in Pakistan. He stated that the formation ofRead More

ISLAMABAD, APR 16 /DNA/ – The Secretary General of United Business Group (UBG), Zafar Bakhtawari, held an important meeting with the Head of the European Union Delegation, Jeroen Willems. The two discussed bilateral trade and investment relations, mutual cooperation, and the upcoming Pakistan-European Union Business Forum to be held in Islamabad next month. Speaking on the occasion, Jeroen Willems said that the high-level Business Forum scheduled for May 14 and 15 in Islamabad will prove to be a milestone in promoting trade and investment between the EU and Pakistan. HeRead More

ISLAMABAD, APR 16: /DNA/ – The second day of the 38th Annual Conference of the Pakistan Society of Development Economists (PSDE), hosted by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), brought together renowned scholars, economists, policymakers, and development professionals from across Pakistan and abroad. Held in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives (MoPD&SI), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), RASTA, CPEC Centre of Excellence, and the Bank of Punjab, the day focused on pressing national challenges including digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI),Read More