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Pakistans’s future lies in technology and youth empowerment: ICCI President
ISLAMABAD, MAY 9 /DNA/ – President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Sardar Tahir Mehmood, has said that Pakistan’s youth possess immense potential to drive the country towards digital transformation, economic stability, and global recognition through innovation and technology. He expressed these views while addressing the “AWS Student Community Day Islamabad” held at the ICCI Auditorium in collaboration with AWS Cloud Clubs and the International Islamic University Islamabad. Addressing students, faculty members, and IT professionals, Sardar Tahir Mehmood said the enthusiasm and talent of the youth reflected a brightRead More
Romania and Pakistan celebrate friendship through culture and cuisine
Ambassador Dan Stoenescu Hosts Vibrant Romanian Independence Day Reception Ansar M Bhatti/DNA ISLAMABAD: To celebrate the Independence Day of Romania and to showcase the rich culture and traditions of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Ambassador of Romania to Pakistan Dr. Dan Stoenescu hosted a grand and colourful reception in Islamabad. The event was co-hosted by the Honorary Consul General of Romania in Peshawar, Masood Qazi, and attracted diplomats, government officials, members of the business community, civil society representatives and cultural enthusiasts. The reception presented a vibrant and festive look as guestsRead More
First Test: Bangladesh dominate as Pakistan bowlers struggle on opening day
DHAKA, MAY 8: A century from skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and a half-century by Mominul Haque put Bangladesh in command as they frustrated Pakistan’s bowling on the opening day of the first Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Friday. After being asked to bat first, Bangladesh ended the day at 301-4 in 85 overs with Mushfiqur Rahim unbeaten on 48 runs coming off 104 deliveries featuring six fours while Litton Das scored eight off 35 balls. Left-arm pacer Shaheen Afridi struck early to give Pakistan their firstRead More
Weapons recovered from slain Indian-Sponsored Khwarij: ISPR
RAWALPINDI, MAY 8: /DNA/ – Five khwarij belonging to Indian-sponsored Fitna-Al-Khwarij were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. On reported presence of khwarij, an intelligence based operation was conducted by Security Forces in Tank District. During conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged khwarij location and after intense exchange of fire, four khwarij, belonging to Indian-sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij were sent to hell. Another intelligence based operation was conducted by Security forces in Dera Ismail Khan District. In ensuing fire exchange, one kharji was effectively neutralised. Weapons andRead More
Suspected oil spill seen on satellite images near Iran’s Kharg Island export hub
The cause of the oil spill, which appears to cover the waters west of the 8-kilometer island, is still unknown. ISLAMABAD, MAY 8: A suspected oil spill covering dozens of square kilometers of sea near Iran’s main oil hub of Kharg Island has been seen on satellite imagery this week. The likely spill, appearing in images as a grey-and-white slick, covered waters to the west of the 8-kilometer (5-mile)- long island, as shown in images from Copernicus’s Sentinel-1, Sentinel-2, and Sentinel-3 satellites on May 6-8. “The slick appears visually consistentRead More
IMF approves 1.2 bn tranche for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, MAY 8: The International Monetary Fund’s Executive Board approved Pakistan’s latest loan review, unlocking about $1.2 billion, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Friday. The decision gives Pakistan fresh support as it rebuilds reserves and tries to keep inflation in check, while meeting IMF demands to raise revenue and advance the privatisation of state-owned companies. Pakistan will have access to about $1 billion under the EFF and about $210 million under the RSF, bringing total disbursements under the two arrangements to about $4.5 billion.