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Russian envoy meets COMSTECH to boost tech ties
ISLAMABAD, AUG 12 /DNA/ – Ambassador of Russia to Pakistan, Albert Khorev, met with a delegation from the OIC’s Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) in Islamabad on Wednesday. The delegation was led by COMSTECH’s Coordinator General, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary. The meeting focused on exploring opportunities to further enhance cooperation between COMSTECH and Russia, in light of Russia’s observer status within the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary highlighted the productive ongoing collaboration with Kazan Federal University and the Russian Association of EarthquakeRead More
President Zardari seeks stronger UN partnership for development
ISLAMABAD, AUG 12 /DNA/ – President Asif Ali Zardari has emphasised further strengthening Pakistan’s partnership with the United Nations, particularly in sustainable development, climate change, poverty alleviation, education and social protection. The President expressed these views during a meeting with United Nations Resident Coordinator in Pakistan Mr Mohamed Yahya, who paid a farewell call on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr. President Zardari said Pakistan highly values its close and multifaceted cooperation with the UN and reaffirmed the commitment to working with the UN Country Team in advancing national development priorities. The PresidentRead More
President calls for strengthening political and economic ties with Libya
ISLAMABAD, AUG 12 /DNA/ – President Asif Ali Zardari has asked Pakistan’s Ambassador-Designate to Libya, Maj. Gen. (R) Mumtaz Hussain, who called on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr today, to work towards strengthening high-level political engagement and expanding economic, trade and investment cooperation between Pakistan and Libya. The President, while congratulating Maj. Gen. (R) Mumtaz Hussain on his appointment, said Pakistan attaches great importance to its longstanding and cordial relations with Libya, based on shared faith, mutual respect and common values. He emphasised the scope for enhanced cooperation in defence, energy, informationRead More
President Zardari receives credentials from Italian and South Korean ambassadors-designate
ISLAMABAD, AUG 12 /DNA/ – President Asif Ali Zardari formally received the credentials of Ambassador-designate of Italy, Ugo Ciarlatani, and Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Korea, Han Sungho, at a ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr today. During his meeting with Ambassador Ciarlatani, the President expressed optimism that the envoy’s tenure would further strengthen bilateral relations between Pakistan and Italy. He highlighted the steady growth in ties, particularly in trade and investment, noting that bilateral trade has now surpassed the US$1 billion mark. The President also welcomed the recent signing of anRead More
HEC sends off 209 students to study at top Hungary universities
ISLAMABAD, AUG 12 /DNA/ – The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan hosted a send-off ceremony for 209 Pakistani students who have won scholarships to study at top Hungarian universities under the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme. The scholarship recipients constitute the 11th batch of Pakistani students under the programme. This year, around 26,000 students applied for the scholarships, reflecting the growing interest of Pakistani youth in international higher education opportunities. With the award of 209 scholarships for the academic year 2026, the total number of scholarship awardees has reached 1,636 since theRead More
PRCS celebrates youth day and humanitarian law day
ISLAMABAD, AUG 12 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) observed International Youth Day and International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Day 2026 with a ceremony titled “Youth as Advocates for a Better Tomarrow” at its National Headquarters. International Youth Day was observed under the theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.” The event was attended by ambassadors and diplomats, humanitarian and relief organizations, Heads of Delegation and representatives of IFRC, ICRC, Norwegian Red Cross, Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay), German Red Cross, PRCS staff and volunteers. Addressing the gathering, PRCS Chairperson Mrs. FarzhanaRead More