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Election Commission, CDA discuss new Islamabad office projects

Election Commission, CDA discuss new Islamabad office projects

ISLAMABAD, NOV 10 /DNA/ – Secretary Election Commission of Pakistan, Omar Hamid Khan, met with Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa at the CDA Headquarters on Monday. The meeting was attended by Member Engineering Syed Nafasat Raza, Member Finance Tahir Naeem along with senior officers from the CDA Engineering Wing and the Election Commission of Pakistan. The meeting involved a detailed discussion on various under-construction and new projects of the Election Commission of Pakistan. This included deliberations on the construction of the Federal Election Academy and offices in Islamabad. During theRead More


27th Constitutional Amendment Bill sails through Senate amid opposition walkout

27th Constitutional Amendment Bill sails through Senate amid opposition walkout

ISLAMABAD, NOV 10 – The Senate passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill on Monday, which aims to overhaul the military and judicial structures, amid the opposition’s walkout and protest — tearing their copies.  Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar presented the 59-clause Bill, which received the required 64 votes (two-thirds majority in the 96-member House). It will now be presented in the National Assembly for voting. No member voted against it — as the opposition opted to boycott. Apart from the treasury members, the Awami National Party (ANP), Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backedRead More


Pakistan, Uzbekistan sign business deals at Tashkent conference

Pakistan, Uzbekistan sign business deals at Tashkent conference

TASHKENT, NOV 10 /DNA/ – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) organized the Business Opportunities Conference (BOC) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, aimed at fostering international business linkages, enhancing connectivity, promoting investment, and exploring new avenues of trade between Pakistan and Uzbekistan. On the sidelines of the conference, several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed between leading Pakistani and Uzbek companies, including: BIO LABS (Pvt) Ltd and Og’alar Biznes Pharm, Pak World Trade & Expo Centre and BMCA, Caraway Pharmaceuticals and Perfect Future Medicine, Neutrics Global (Pvt) Ltd and ANTRead More


HEC sends graduates to China to boost farming technology

HEC sends graduates to China to boost farming technology

ISLAMABAD, NOV 10 /DNA/ – The Higher Education Commission (HEC) organized a send-off ceremony for 221 agriculture graduates selected to receive advanced training in China under the Prime Minister’s Initiative for Capacity Building of 1,000 Agriculture Graduates. These participants will undergo training at Huazhong Agricultural University and Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University. This initiative, launched by the Government of Pakistan in collaboration with the Government of China, aims to strengthen Pakistan’s agricultural research and development capacity through specialized training in cutting-edge agricultural technologies, modern farming methods, and sustainable agricultural practices.Read More


Late Major Amanullah Khan remembered as principled, compassionate leader

Late Major Amanullah Khan remembered as principled, compassionate leader

ISLAMABAD, NOV 10 /DNA/ – Late Major (r) Amanullah Khan was remembered as a trailblazer who combined service, patriotism, and compassion, an inspiring figure whose leadership and generosity touched countless lives. His legacy was one of principle, confidence, and kindness, as reflected upon by his family members, colleagues, and admirers during a condolence reference held at the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), Islamabad. The reflections were shared by Khalid Rahman, chairman IPS, Usman Shaukat, president, Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Jalil Malik, chairman, Akhuwat Steering Committee, Haroon Ishan Piracha,Read More


New UAE ambassador arrives in Pakistan

New UAE ambassador arrives in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, NOV 10 /DNA/ – The newly appointed Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Pakistan, His Excellency Maj. Gen. (R) Salem Mohammad Salem Al-Bawab Al-Zaabi, arrived in Islamabad on Monday morning via a Fly Dubai international flight. Ambassador Al-Zaabi succeeds His Excellency Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salim Al-Zaabi, who concluded his successful tenure in Pakistan last month and has since been posted to Egypt. During his term, Ambassador Hamad Al-Zaabi played a significant role in further strengthening the close and brotherly relations between the UAE and Pakistan, particularly in theRead More