Thursday, April 24th, 2025
Massive trash, sewage & disease overwhelm displaced Palestinians in war-devastated Gaza

UNITED NATIONS, APR 24 (APP/DNA):Amid sweltering heat, raw sewage and overflowing trash, displaced families in southern Gaza are facing an escalating public health crisis as aid remains blocked and medical supplies dwindle. In the makeshift coastal encampments of Al Mawasi, families have no choice but to live in unsanitary conditions that are rapidly turning deadly, Louise Wateridge, Senior Emergency Officer at Palestine refugee agency, UNRWA, told UN News, an international media website. She described an increasingly dire situation: malnourished children and families, already worn down by months of war, battlingRead More
Riphah International University Honored with Dual Accolades at 15th Brand of the Year Awards

ISLAMABAD, APR 24 (DNA):Riphah International University has once again cemented its status as a national leader in higher education by receiving two prestigious titles—”Iconic Brand in Pakistan” and “Leading Brand in Pakistan”—at the 15th Brand of the Year Awards 2024, organized by the renowned Brands Foundation. The award ceremony was held in Karachi, bringing together Pakistan’s most celebrated and trusted brands across various sectors. Riphah International University was recognized for its outstanding achievements in the category of Higher Education Institution with Islamic Values and Diverse Academic Programs, reflecting its continuedRead More
Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry Organizes Solidarity Walk for Gaza

RAWALPINDI, APR 24 (DNA):The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) held a powerful Solidarity Walk to express unwavering support for the people of Gaza and Palestine amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The walk was graced by the presence of His Excellency Dr. Zuhair Zaid, Ambassador of Palestine to Pakistan, and Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi. Starting from the RCCI building and concluding at the Gymkhana Club, the walk saw a large turnout of members of the business community, civil society, chamber officials, and the general public. Participants carriedRead More
Tash kent to host First Central Asia – GCC Think Tank Forum

DNA On 28-29 April 2025, Tashkent will host the First Central Asia –the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Think Tank Forum on the topic: “Strengthening Strategic Partnership: From Historical Ties to Comprehensive Cooperation”. The event is organized by the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Saudi Arabian Gulf Research Center. The Forum will bring together over 70 leading experts from Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan) and the GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain).Read More