Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Three years on, PM’s announcement on ad rate increase still unimplemented: APNS
DNA KARACHI: The APNS expressed its dismay on consistent indifference of the Federal Government to notify and implement the decision of the Prime Minister, Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to increase Government advertisement rates of newspapers. The Prime Minister in his last tenure had publicly announced his decision of increase in the Government advertisement rates and also repeated the same in his present tenure but despite delay of 3 years, the decision is yet to be implemented. This delay has caused severe financial crunch to the newspaper industry, stated a pressRead More
Saudi Arabia secures advanced access to cutting-edge US AI technology
DNA The US and Saudi Arabia have mutually agreed on a combined strategic partnership deal, aiming to improve the future of the Kingdom as a significant global player in artificial intelligence. The prime motive behind the new development endorsed by Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman and US President Donald Trump is to open the way for American technology companies and investors to play a crucial role in shaping Saudi Arabia’s AI future in a novel way. The White House agreed to a collaborative partnership that grants the Kingdom access toRead More
UAE, Germany co-host energy forum to drive collaboration
ABU DHABI, Nov 20 (WAM/APP/DNA):The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) and the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) of Germany have organised a UAE-Germany Energy Forum, as part of the Emirati-German Energy and Climate Partnership. The forum brought together experts from both sides who shared their insights on energy grids of the future and the utilisation of AI in the energy systems. The forum marked the visit of Katherina Reiche, Germany’s Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy. Eng Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and PetroleumRead More
Pakistan Participates in 24th CAREC Ministerial Conference in Bishkek
BISHKEK: NOV 20 (DNA): Federal Minister for Communications, Mr. Abdul Aleem Khan, led Pakistan’s delegation to the 24th Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Ministerial Conference, hosted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic on November 20, 2025. At the outset, the Minister expressed his gratitude to ADB leadership, including Mr. Yinming Yang, Vice President for South, Central and West Asia; Ms. Lyaziza Sabyrova, Director, Regional Cooperation and Operations Division (CWRC); and Mr. Ehsan Khan, Country Director for Pakistan, for their continued cooperation and support to PakistanRead More
Nepal PM calls for calm after latest clashes
DNA Katmandu: Nepal’s prime minister has appealed for calm after clashes erupted between young activists and loyalists of the former ruling party that was overthrown in a deadly uprising in September. Police said on Thursday calm had returned to Simara, a town in Nepal’s southern Bara district some 100 kilometers (62 miles) south of Katmandu, a day after clashes between rival protesters. At least 76 people were killed during demonstrations on September 8 and 9 that were triggered by anger over a brief government ban on social media and ledRead More