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South Asia development future demands connectivity: Bangladeshi envoy
ISLAMABAD, DEC 3 /DNA/ – Bangladesh High Commissioner, Iqbal Hussain Khan, Wednesday opined that the South Asia development future rested in shared wellbeing enhanced through trade and connectivity cooperation amid propitious role of the New Generation Leadership, the youth that brought revolution in the East against redundant governance systems not fulfilling their needs as in Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. The Bangladeshi envoy called for deeper regional cooperation, expanded bilateral trade and greater people-to-people exchanges during his special address here at the Foreign Service Academy (FSA). Speaking to the newRead More
Pakistan showcases stunting success at global nutrition conference
ISLAMABAD, DEC 3 /DNA/ – A three-day learning event on nutrition-sensitive social protection opens today in Islamabad, convened under the Global Task Force on Social Protection for Nutrition. The event is co-hosted by the Governments of Pakistan and Timor-Leste, with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) serving as Secretariat of the Global Task Force and facilitating collaboration among governments and partners. Delegates from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Nepal, Niger, Timor-Leste and Pakistan will exchange lessons, evidence and innovations to integrate nutrition effectively into national social protection systems. The dialogueRead More
Zayed National Museum is open to the public in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 3 December 2025: Zayed National Museum, the national museum of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the centrepiece of Saadiyat Cultural District, opened to the public today. Zayed National Museum offers visitors a journey through the history of the UAE, from the earliest evidence of human habitation to the civilisations that shaped its culture and identity. The museum serves as a cultural bridge connecting the seven emirates, emphasising their deep shared history and heritage. The museum reflects how the story of the UAE’s FoundingRead More
A society on the brink
By Ansar M Bhatti A tragic incident in Islamabad a few days ago has once again exposed the fragility of the rule of law in Pakistan and the alarming state of road safety enforcement in the federal capital. Two young women — hardworking employees at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) lost their lives in a horrific crash on Constitution Avenue after a speeding V8 vehicle rammed into them with unimaginable force. They were returning home after a long day at work, unaware that their lives would beRead More
Pakistan lauds UN mission for helping Iraq achieve stability as it ends work
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 03 (APP/DNA):With the UN Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) set to end its work this month after more than two decades, Pakistan has praised the Mission’s “pivotal role” in helping the country achieve stability, strengthening electoral processes, facilitating political dialogue, and advancing national reconciliation efforts. “We laud the resilience of the Iraqi people and their steadfast pursuit of a peaceful and prosperous future,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, told the UN Security Council on Tuesday. The Mission was established inRead More
DPM Dar says multilateralism ‘under assault’ amid complex security climate
Referring to the four-day conflict with India earlier this year in May, Dar said, “In 92 hours, the Indo-Pakistan war had the potential to escalate to far more dangerous levels.” Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said on Wednesday that multilateralism was “under assault” as stability in South Asia faced various threats, stressing the need for regional cooperation. Speaking at an event in Islamabad, Dar said, “Multilateralism is under assault and the institutions of global governance are often criticised for the acts of omission and commission ofRead More