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Quaid-i-Azam University and IIRIS Host Successful Launch of Renaissance Africa: A Continent’s Rise, A World of Opportunity
DNA Islamabad, 10 Jun: The Area Study Centre for Africa, North and South America, Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), Islamabad, in collaboration with the International Institute for Regional and International Studies (IIRIS), successfully organized the launch and discussion of the book Renaissance Africa: A Continent’s Rise, A World of Opportunity, authored by Ambassador Ahmed Ali Sirohey and Dr. Shahbaz Ali Malik. The event brought together diplomats, academics, policymakers, business leaders, researchers, students, and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss Africa’s growing role in the global political and economic landscape and explore opportunities for enhancedRead More
Two-Day Int’l exhibition, seminar on herbal medicines concludes
ISLAMABAD, 10 JUN (DNA) — The two-day International Exhibition and Seminar on Herbal Medicines Research, Processing and Drug Development concluded at the COMSTECH Secretariat in Islamabad. The event was organized by the Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation of the OIC (COMSTECH) in collaboration with the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP). The exhibition and seminar aimed to bring together regulators, policymakers, researchers, practitioners, academicians, industry representatives, scientists, pharmacists and students to discuss emerging trends, regulatory frameworks, research opportunities and future directions for the herbal, Unani, homeopathic and traditional medicineRead More
$4.5 billion hub refinery project to strengthen energy security
ISLAMABAD, 10 JUN (DNA) — Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a meeting with a delegation of SPEC Refinery Pvt Ltd, led by its Chairman, Mr. Zafar Sheikh, to discuss the development of Pakistan’s first Deep Conversion Greenfield Refinery Project planned at Hub, Balochistan. The delegation briefed the Minister on the project’s progress and highlighted its strategic importance in strengthening Pakistan’s energy security, reducing reliance on imported refined petroleum products, and promoting industrial development, said a release issued here on Wednesday. The proposed refinery will employ advanced deep conversionRead More
The Philippines and Pakistan: An Emerging Commercial Partnership with Room to Grow
For Pakistani business leaders looking toward Southeast Asia, the Philippines offers a promising and welcoming market. It is a large, English-speaking, consumption-driven economy with more than 110 million people, a young and skilled workforce, a strong services sector, and expanding opportunities in trade, tourism, education, digital services, infrastructure, halal industries, and consumer markets. For the Philippines, Pakistan is likewise an important and valued economic partner. It is one of South Asia’s major markets, with long-established strengths in rice, textiles, pharmaceuticals, surgical instruments, sports goods, agriculture, information technology, logistics, and entrepreneurship.Read More
Philippines marks 128th independence day in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, JUN 10 /DNA/ – The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Islamabad commemorated the 128th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence, with Ambassador Dr. Emmanuel R. Fernandez delivering a message of unity, historical reflection, and resilience to the Filipino community and Pakistani friends. In his address, Ambassador Fernandez underscored this year’s theme, “Kalayaan. Kinabukasan. Kasaysayan.” (Freedom. Future. History.), describing it as a reminder that a nation’s trajectory is shaped by past sacrifices, present challenges, and collective aspirations for generations to come. “Independence Day is a celebration of theRead More
Govt disburses Rs5.4bn fuel subsidy, provides Rs4.61bn support to farmers so far: Senate told
ISLAMABAD, JUN 10: Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday informed the Senate that the government had disbursed Rs5.4 billion so far under a targeted fuel subsidy programme besides providing Rs4.61 billion support to small farmers in view of rising international fuel prices. Responding to a Calling Attention Notice moved by Senator Mohsin Aziz about the recent increase in prices of petroleum products and its impact on costs of industrial productions and national economy, the minister said the government announced the relief package after tensions in the MiddleRead More