ISLAMABAD, 28 OCT (DNA) —    AI Wrapper Competition 2025, organised by the Ignite National Technology Fund under the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), aims to identify and promote AI-driven ideas tailored to Pakistan’s socio-economic needs.  The initiative is part of the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy and focuses on fostering a skilled workforce, promoting ethical and explainable AI, and driving civic innovation across key sectors including education, health, governance, finance, and climate.  According to data available on the Ignite website till Tuesday, a total of 1,712 teams have registered forRead More

DNA RIYADH: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday held a meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Riyadh, where the two leaders discussed a wide range of issues concerning bilateral relations, regional developments, and cooperation at multilateral fora. According to a statement, both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to further deepening the longstanding Pak-Saudi partnership and strengthening the bonds of brotherhood and friendship between the two countries. They expressed satisfaction over the ongoing cooperation in diverse fields and agreed to enhanceRead More

By: Malik Faisal Munir Pakistan and Bangladesh are two nations bound by shared faith, culture, and history. Emerging from the same ideological roots, both countries have realized over time that lasting peace, prosperity, and regional stability depend upon mutual respect, constructive engagement, and especially strong defence and security cooperation. Recently, a significant development has taken place between the two countries. Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza undertook an official visit to Bangladesh, where he met with H.E. Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Admiral Mohammad NazmulRead More

ISLAMABAD, OCT 28 /DNA/ – Based on the depth of the historic partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which has spanned nearly eight decades, and based on the strong bonds of brotherhood and Islamic solidarity that unite the leadership of both nations, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and His Excellency Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, agreed during their meeting heldRead More

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Bangladesh have revived their long-stalled economic partnership after two decades, agreeing to expand cooperation in trade, investment, and regional connectivity during the 9th Joint Economic Commission (JEC) meeting held in Dhaka, The News reported on Tuesday. The session — the first since 2005 — was co-chaired by Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and Adviser for Finance to the Government of Bangladesh Dr Salehuddin. Both sides signed the Agreed Minutes of the JEC, which outlined broad cooperation in trade, energy, industry, agriculture, education, health, tourism,Read More