Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
Gen Sahir given a warm send-off
In his address, the outgoing CJCSC expressed gratitude to Allah Almighty for granting him the strength to perform his duties with dedication, professionalism and selfless devotion RAWALPINDI, NOV 26 /DNA/ – Today a special ceremony was held at Joint Staff Headquarters to bid farewell to General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI, NI (M), the outgoing Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, after completing 40 years of distinguished military service. The event was attended by ex-CJCSCs and senior military officers of the tri-services. In his address, the outgoing CJCSC expressed gratitude toRead More
Morocco elected Interpol Vice-President for the African continent
RABAT, NOV 26 /DNA/ – Morocco’s security policy, shaped by the forward-looking leadership of theKing Mohammed VI, has evolved into far more than a mechanism for fighting crime. It now embodies a genuine partnership between law-enforcement institutions and citizens. This assessment was shared on Tuesday in Marrakech by Mr. Mohammed Ben Ali Koman, Secretary-General of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers. Speaking on the sidelines of the 93rd General Assembly of Interpol, held from 24 to 27 November, Mr. Koman noted that the Kingdom’s security apparatus works tirelessly to sustainRead More
AI’s Expanding Influence in Academia: Promise and Peril
Dr. Muhammad Rizwan Bhatti Artificial intelligence, which was formerly thought of as a far-off technical fantasy, has suddenly emerged as a revolutionary force in academia, drastically altering how organizations conduct research, educate, learn and function at a revolutionary pace never seen before.Moreover, artificial intelligence is achieving remarkable breakthroughs not only in academia but also across industries by driving cutting-edge technological innovation. However, this rapid transformation requires substantial effort from individuals and institutions to develop AI literacy and apply these tools effectively in academia, policing, governance and industry.The Generative AI toolsRead More
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to boost sports cooperation
RIYADH, NOV 26 /DNA/ — Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Interior & Narcotics Control and Chairman PCB, Mohsin Naqvi, held an important meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Sports, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal, in Riyadh to discuss enhanced sports cooperation, particularly the promotion of cricket in the Kingdom. During the meeting, both sides exchanged detailed views on expanding youth engagement through sports, developing cricket infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, and creating structured opportunities for joint training programmes, bilateral tours, and junior- and youth-level tournaments. Mohsin Naqvi praised Prince Abdulaziz binRead More
PIDE, PBS seminar pushes data-driven policy for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, NOV 26 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) hosted a specialised seminar titled “PIDE & PBS Deliberations on Data for Policy Research,” bringing together researchers, faculty members, practitioners, policymakers, and students to explore the significance of credible national data in shaping Pakistan’s development agenda. Dr. Naeem Uz Zafar, Chief Statistician of the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), was the learned speaker who is a leading authority in national statistical systems, census operations, and data governance in Pakistan. The seminar was moderated by Dr Faheem Jehangir, DeanRead More
Tunisia summons EU ambassador
DNA TUNIS: Tunisia’s President Kais Saied summoned the European Union’s ambassador Wednesday to protest the “failure to respect diplomatic rules,” according to a brief statement from the presidency that provided no details on the alleged breach in protocol. Saied went on to slam the envoy over “the use of practices outside of official frameworks recognized by diplomatic customs.” The statement comes after EU ambassador to Tunisia Giuseppe Perrone met with Noureddine Taboubi, the leader of the north African country’s main trade union. On Monday, Perrone hailed the role of theRead More