NEW YORK, SEP 23 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, participated in the Digital Cooperation Organization’s High-Level Ministerial Dialogue during his visit to New York to attend the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). He described digital transformation as a key part of Pakistan’s transition from economic stabilization to sustainable growth. The Finance Minister highlighted the development of digital public infrastructure and cashless payments, while stressing that connectivity must be accompanied by upskilling and reskilling to help freelancers and other digital workersRead More

ISLAMABAD, SEP 23 /DNA/ – President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Sardar Tahir Mehmood has paid rich tribute to the members of the ICCI Executive Committee, Standing Committee Conveners and staff for their dedication, hard work and valuable contributions during his tenure, saying that the progress achieved by the Chamber was the result of collective efforts and teamwork rather than the achievement of any individual. Addressing a ceremony held at Chamber House, Sardar Tahir Mehmood presented shields to the Executive Committee members, top performers of the Standing CommitteeRead More

ISLAMABAD, SEP 23 /DNA/ – The Government of Pakistan has announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood, Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military), (Retired), as the first Secretary General under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA), according to an official statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday. In his new role, the Secretary General will lead the General Secretariat of the Alliance, which is being established in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The appointment marks a significant step in the institutionalization of the MJDA framework, with the General Secretariat set to serveRead More

ISLAMABAD, SEP 23 /DNA/ – “The post-polar world does not give us peace automatically; it gives us greater responsibility. We must move from security against one another towards security with one another, building a regional future based on dialogue, cooperation and shared prosperity.” This was stated by H.E. Dr. Javad Zarif, Former Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, while speaking during a roundtable hosted at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), organised by its Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) under the Distinguished Lecture Series.Read More

NEW YORK, Sep 23: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Bulgarian Foreign Minister Dr. Velislava Petrova-Chamova reviewed the entire spectrum of Pakistan-Bulgaria bilateral relations and expressed their desire to further strengthen ties through enhanced and regular political and economic engagement. The two ministers met on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York where they also exchanged views on regional and global developments, a press release issued by the Foreign Office said on Wednesday. DPM/FM underscored thatRead More