Secretary-General Advocates For Strong Technology Partnership Among D-8 Members At Teknofest In Şanliurfa ISTANBUL, OCT 5 /DNA/ – The Secretary-General of the Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8), H.E. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, has advocated for a stronger technology partnership among D-8 member states, stressing the importance of deeper collaboration in industry and technology, including Artificial Intelligence, during a high-level visit to TEKNOFEST in Şanlıurfa, Türkiye. At the invitation of Türkiye’s Minister of Industry and Technology, Mehmet Fatih Kacır, Ambassador Mahmood participated in the latest edition of TEKNOFEST, held from 30Read More

ISLAMABAD, Oct 5 (DNA):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, on Monday, expressed satisfaction at the positive trajectory of growth in relations with Poland and reiterated Pakistan’s desire to transform this historical friendship into a robust long-term multi-faceted partnership. The prime minister took note of the recent interactions between the two countries and underscored the importance of leadership-level exchanges as a catalyst towards expanding bilateral relations. The prime minister received Tomasz Siemoniak, Minister, Member of the Council of Ministers, and Coordinator of Special Services of the Republic of Poland, who is currentlyRead More

ISLAMABAD, OCT 4: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday criticised a party of “political orphans” for bringing “Zionist politics” into Sindh, saying such efforts would never be allowed to succeed. Speaking at the inauguration of Thar Coal Phase III in Thar, Bilawal said the success of students from Tharparkar in the MDCAT examination should have been a source of pride for the entire country. Instead, he said, a “party of political orphans” had resorted to “politics of hatred and division.” Bilawal was responding to the reservationsRead More

ISLAMABAD, OCT 5 /DNA/ – The Privatisation Commission (PC) Board, in its 259th meeting held today under the chairmanship of Mr. Muhammad Ali, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Privatisation and Chairman of the Privatisation Commission, considered and approved key measures to advance ongoing privatisation transactions across the power, aviation and financial sectors. As a major agenda item, the Board approved the prequalification of 9 Interested Parties (IPs) for the privatisation of Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO). The Board was informed that 11 Expressions of Interest (EOIs) had been receivedRead More

KARAK, OCT 5: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday resumed PTI’s march as he addressed supporters in Karak, from where his convoy will depart for Kohat. The opposition has gone ahead with its march despite warnings from the Centre, which has vowed to prevent any gatherings in Islamabad. The protest aims to demand the release of jailed party founder and former prime minister Imran Khan. PTI decided to embark on the march after weekend talks with the federal government to bridge their differences failed for multiple reasons, particularlyRead More

ISLAMABAD, Oct 05 (DNA): Ministry of Housing and Works, in collaboration with UN-Habitat Pakistan, has launched the National Housing Policy 2025, marking the country’s first national housing policy update in nearly 25 years. A launch ceremony was held today at the National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, where Federal Minister for Housing and Works Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada formally unveiled the policy draft. Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr. Musadik Masood Malik was the Guest of Honor at the ceremony. Dr. Osman Hasan, Pro-Rector NUST andRead More