ISLAMABAD, 22 Aug /DNA/: Jiang Zaidong, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, today presented a relief cheque to the Government of Pakistan as a token of solidarity and support for the victims of the recent devastating flash floods. The financial assistance was extended by the Government of China to aid in the relief and rehabilitation efforts for the communities severely impacted by the natural calamity across Pakistan. During the ceremony, Ambassador Jiang Zaidong expressed his deep sympathy and condolences to the families who lost their loved onesRead More

ISLAMABAD, AUG 22 (DNA) —   Deputy Director Meteorological Department Anjum Nazeer Zaigham on Friday advised the public to remain vigilant as heavy rainfall is expected in Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from August 23 to 27, with light to moderate showers likely in central Punjab, southern Sindh and other regions. In an exclusive interview, a senior meteorologist stated that several vulnerable areas across the country are expected to receive heavy to moderate rainfall from August 23 to 27. The regions most likely to be affected include Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, whereRead More

ISLAMABAD, AUG 22 (DNA) — Khurshid Answers’ goes far beyond a conventional technology launch; it represents the creation of a living and evolving knowledge resource designed to safeguard, curate, and contextualize Professor Khurshid Ahmad’s vast intellectual contributions. The AI-powered bot and its companion app and web platforms ensures that students, researchers, and policymakers can interactively engage with his ideas, opening new avenues for scholarship and intellectual exploration. This was noted during the launch of ‘Khurshid Answers: Website and AI-Powered Knowledge Bot’ of Prof. Khurshid Ahmad, a distinguished scholar, Islamic economist, reformer, and statesman,Read More

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed the federal government’s unwavering commitment to supporting the flood-affected families in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where over 460 lives lost during recent floods and rains. Addressing a meeting of the federal cabinet, PM Shehbaz vowed to expedite the rehabilitation process in the flood-stricken areas of KP. The premier expressed deep concern over the recent incidents of heavy rains, cloudbursts, and flash floods that have caused widespread devastation across the province, especially in Swat, Swabi, Mansehra, and Shangla. The flash floods triggered by the worstRead More