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Sweden, Pakistan convene first textile matchmaking event in Karachi

Sweden, Pakistan convene first textile matchmaking event in Karachi

KARACHI, SEP 25 /DNA/ – The Embassy of Sweden in Islamabad, in collaboration with the export promotion agency Business Sweden, successfully hosted the very first matchmaking event under the Sustainable Textile Platform (STP) by Sweden in Karachi today. The event brought together Swedish companies, Nordic green-tech innovators, Swedish academia, and key stakeholders from Pakistan’s textile sector, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing for a more sustainable industry. A delegation of Swedish and Nordic participants attended (see complete list below), including the platform’s partner companies H&M, IKEA, and Atlas Copco, as well asRead More


Iran sanctions look set to return after last-ditch UN vote

Iran sanctions look set to return after last-ditch UN vote

United Nations, Sept 26 (AFP/APP): Sweeping UN sanctions look likely to return on Iran despite a last-ditch effort on Friday by China and Russia for a delay to allow further talks, diplomats say.   European powers were urging Iran to reverse a series of steps it took after Israel and the United States bombed its nuclear sites in June.   Complaining that Iran has not complied with a landmark but moribund deal, the Europeans have triggered a return of sweeping UN sanctions — notably on its banking and oil sectorsRead More


Tourism through digital lens: Exploring Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s untamed beauty for economic gains

Tourism through digital lens: Exploring Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s untamed beauty for economic gains

PESHAWAR, Sep 26 (APP):As the late summer sun peeks through rain-kissed clouds, the serene valleys of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are welcoming a wave of tourists and adventure sports enthusiasts, all drawn by the region’s breathtaking natural beauty. Nathiagali, perched in the western Himalayas, has turned into a canvas of colours, clouds, and cool breeze, creating a perfect prelude to the winter season. After a night of rain, the scenic trails of Ayubia, Mukshpuri Top, and Donga Gali bustle with life. Children giggle on swings, couples ride the chairlifts, and amateurRead More


PRCS, Norwegian Red Cross leadership unite to enhance global humanitarian action

PRCS, Norwegian Red Cross leadership unite to enhance global humanitarian action

ISLAMABAD, SEPT 26 /DNA/ – The honourable Chairperson of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), Mrs Farzhana Naek, held a productive meeting with the President of the Norwegian Red Cross, Ms Siri Hatlen, to strengthen humanitarian cooperation and explore avenues for enhanced support to the people of Pakistan most affected by climate change. During the meeting, Mrs Farzhana Naek emphasised that her visit to Norway was part of her ongoing advocacy for communities across Pakistan whose lives and livelihoods continue to be devastated by climate-induced disasters. She underscored that herRead More


Prime Minister and Field Marshal’s meeting with U.S. President Donald J. Trump at the Oval Office, White House

WASHINGTON: SEPT 26 (DNA): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif called on President Donald J. Trump, at the White House this afternoon. He was accompanied by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir NI (M), HJ, Chief of the Army Staff. During their warm and cordial meeting, the Prime Minister expressed his deep admiration for President Trump, describing him as a “man of peace” who was engaged in sincere efforts to end conflicts around the globe. He appreciated President Trump’s bold, courageous and decisive leadership that had facilitated the ceasefire between Pakistan andRead More