Monday, December 15th, 2025
Clean energy shift requires system reform in Pakistan: Analysts
ISLAMABAD, DEC 15 /DNA/ – Pakistan’s energy transition demands coordinated planning, improved forecasting, investment in grid readiness, and targeted climate finance. Without addressing structural barriers such as capacity payments and outdated tariff frameworks, the country will struggle to translate its renewable momentum into a sustainable and resilient energy system. Experts emphasized this at a high-level roundtable while noting that sustainable progress will depend on coherent policy direction, utility-scale renewable integration, stronger distribution networks, and climate finance mechanisms that support both mitigation and adaptation priorities. They were speaking at a forumRead More
When Silence Becomes Safe
Muhammad Asif In every era of human history, the struggle for free expression has been tied to the struggle for dignity, identity, and power, yet perhaps at no point has this struggle been as complex and quietly dangerous as it is today. The modern world, adorned with the language of rights, democracy, and digital empowerment, ironically finds itself witnessing an unprecedented war on free speech one that is subtle, multilayered, and often disguised as protection, national interest, social harmony, or public morality. This war does not always involve jails,Read More
NUML, Russian Embassy Advance Strategic Partnership in Language Education & Cultural Cooperation
ISLAMABAD, DEC 15 /DNA/ – Russian Ambassador Albert Khorev visited the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) today and called on Rector NUML, Maj Gen (R) Shahid Mahmood Kayani, HI (M). The meeting marked a significant step toward strengthening long-term and short-term collaboration in Russian language education, academic exchange, and cultural promotion. During the discussion, both sides explored an ambitious long-term vision to introduce the Russian language from early schooling up to Class XII. Under this initiative, qualified Russian teachers, supported by the Russian Federation, would teach in Pakistan toRead More
Pakistan to host key ECO-CCI meetings in Karachi next January
KARACHI, DEC 15 /DNA/ – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI; President ECO-CCI and VP CACCI, has apprised that The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) has announced that it will host the 30th Executive Committee Meeting and the 20th General Assembly Meeting of the ECO Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ECO-CCI) on 22 January 2026 at the FPCCI Head Office in Karachi on the sidelines of 2nd Sustainable Tourism Forum (STF) to be jointly organized by FPCCI and Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Development (ICCD) during January 21-22. Mr.Read More
Romanian Embassy to host Christmas Carols Concert in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, DEC 15 /DNA/ – The Embassy of Romania has announced a special Christmas carols concert to celebrate the festive season, inviting guests and their spouses to an evening of music and celebration in the spirit of Christmas. The concert will feature renowned Romanian soprano Georgiana Costea-Glugă, accompanied by pianist Sheeza Maqsood, who will present a festive programme of traditional Christmas carols. The event will be held at St. Thomas Church, Islamabad, and will showcase a selection of cherished Christmas melodies from Romania and around the world. Guests will enjoy a rich andRead More
36 Gold, 29 Silver Medals Awarded at BU Convocation
LAHORE, DEC 15 /DNA/ – Bahria University Lahore Campus held its 4th Convocation. Chief of the Naval Staff and Pro-Chancellor of Bahria University, Admiral Naveed Ashraf graced the occasion as Chief Guest and conferred degrees upon graduates. Addressing the ceremony, Admiral Naveed Ashraf praised Bahria University’s dedication to academic excellence, innovation and character-building. He commended the graduates for their hard work, discipline and perseverance and congratulated their families. A total of 564 graduates from the Departments of Computer Science, Management Sciences and Professional Psychology were awarded PhD, MS and BSRead More