Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Urbanisation – The Azerbaijan Model
By Ansar Mahmood Bhatti President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has signed an order declaring 2026 as the “Year of Urban Planning and Architecture” in Azerbaijan. The initiative is aimed at safeguarding the country’s centuries-old traditions of urban planning and architectural heritage, while simultaneously encouraging the development and wider application of modern, innovative approaches in the sector. The decision reflects Azerbaijan’s commitment to addressing contemporary urban challenges, ensuring sustainable development, and harmonizing historical legacy with forward-looking architectural and planning practices. Azerbaijan’s urbanisation journey is not only reshaping its own cities butRead More
Turkiye and Iran can’t be excluded from regional proceedings, Iranian expert
ISLAMABAD, DEC 23 /DNA/ – “Turkiye and Iran are natural partners because of their close proximity to each other”, marked Ms Fatemeh Asadi, a foreign affairs specialist based in Tehran. She was speaking to an event organized by Institute of Regional Studies Islamabad to discuss the prospects of Turkiye and Iran collaboration in the Middle East. Speaking to a wide range of audience, Ms Asadi viewed that Syrian situation was volatile and required attention by regional stakeholders. She was of the opinion that no country could influence Syria completely andRead More
Azerbaijan: a global model of religious tolerance
By Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Azerbaijan stands as a unique geographical and cultural bridge between East and West, situated at the strategic crossroads of Europe and Asia. In a global landscape often marred by sectarian strife and religious polarization, the Azerbaijani government’s approach to religious tolerance has emerged as a beacon of peaceful coexistence. The nation has successfully cultivated an environment where diverse faiths including Muslims, Christians, and Jews exist in a state of genuine harmony, supported by a state apparatus that views interfaith dialogue not just as a policy, butRead More
Islamabad roundtable highlights growing Russia–Pakistan cooperation
In his opening remarks, Russian Ambassador Albert P. Khorev highlighted the growing momentum in Russia–Pakistan political dialogue and noted the increasing engagement between the legislative bodies of the two countries DNA ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Islamabad hosted a roundtable discussion titled “Russia–Pakistan: Overview of the Modern Stage of Bilateral Relations,” in collaboration with the Consortium for Asia Pacific and Eurasian Studies (CAPES). The forum brought together more than 40 representatives from leading universities and research institutions across Pakistan, including Islamabad, Peshawar, Lahore, Faisalabad, Karachi, Sargodha, andRead More
Romanian studies inaugurated for first time in Pakistan at NUML
Ambassador Dan Stoenescu expressed his sincere appreciation to the Institute of the Romanian Language, the Romanian Cultural Institute, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania for their continued support and commitment in bringing this important project to fruition Mahnoor Ansar ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of Romania in Pakistan, with the support of the Institute of the Romanian Language and in collaboration with the National University of Modern Languages (NUML), has inaugurated the first-ever academic presence of Romanian Studies in Pakistan. This landmark initiative opens a new academic and cultural gatewayRead More