Friday, April 25th, 2025
Unilateral Power in the Multipolar World
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer Since the conclusion of the Cold War, the United States has grappled with a pivotal foreign policy dichotomy: whether to maintain its role as the principal architect and guarantor of the liberal international order or to recalibrate its global posture in response to the emergent multipolarity of the international system. This strategic tension was notably intensified during the administration of President Donald J. Trump, policies aremarked by protectionist tariffs reminiscent of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act (1930), reductions in foreign aid, disregard for long-standing allies and provocativeRead More
Pak envoy vows to boost trade ties with South Africa
ISLAMABAD, APR 25: /DNA/ – Malik Mohammad Farooq, High Commissioner-designate to South Africa, has expressed his strong commitment to exploring new avenues for promoting bilateral trade and exports between Pakistan and South Africa. He shared this vision during his visit to the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), where he held a productive meeting with ICCI President Nasir Mansoor Qureshi. The session was also attended by Senior Vice President Abdul Rehman Siddiqui, Vice President Nasir Mehmood Chaudhry, Executive Members Imran Minhas, Waseem Chaudhry, and Secretary General Ghulam Murtaza. HighlightingRead More
U.S. diplomat highlights business climate reforms
ISLAMABAD, APR 25: /DNA/ – U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker visited Karachi April 23-24 to boost trade ties and strengthen business partnerships between the United States and Pakistan. During her visit, CDA Baker met with senior executives from leading Pakistani companies to discuss economic trends, investment opportunities, and ways to grow commercial cooperation. Topics included Pakistan’s engagement with the IMF, efforts to improve the business climate, and regional trade. She underscored the importance of private-sector leadership in driving economic growth, saying, “The United States values its economic partnership with PakistanRead More
NUML spring festival 2025 ends with cultural splendor
ISLAMABAD, APR 25 /DNA/ – The most vibrant and colourful Spring Festival at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) came to a heartfelt conclusion today with a grand Closing Ceremony, marking the end of five days filled with cultural richness, student talent, and global camaraderie. The ceremony honoured the outstanding achievements of students who participated in various competitions across sports, arts, and academics. Prizes and awards were presented to winners and runners-up in events such as cricket, futsal, badminton, table tennis, tug of war, kabaddi, as well as inRead More
SAPM backs private sector as key driver of economic development
RAWALPINDI, APR 25 /DNA/ – Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) for Industries and Production, Mr. Haroon Akhtar Khan, visited the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) and held an engaging session with the business community. During the meeting, Mr. Haroon Akhtar highlighted the government’s strong commitment under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to addressing critical challenges facing the industrial and production sectors. He shared that various committees have been formed to monitor and resolve key issues such as the revival of sick industrial units, privatization,Read More
UN urges Pakistan, India to have ‘maximum restraint’ after IIOJK attack
“Any issues between Pakistan and India should be resolved peacefully,” says United Nations NEW YORK, APR 25: /DNA/ – The United Nations (UN) urged Pakistan and India to show “maximum restraint” as the nuclear-armed rivals imposed tit-for-tat diplomatic measures over a deadly shooting in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Relations have plunged to their lowest level in years, with India accusing Pakistan of supporting “cross-border terrorism” after gunmen carried out the worst attack on civilians in contested Muslim-majority IIOJK for a quarter of a century. “We very muchRead More