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CM reviews progress of digital reforms, directs acceleration of Balochistan’s digital governance drive
QUETTA, Oct 26 (DNA):Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Monday directed authorities to accelerate the province’s digital transformation drive, emphasizing the need to ensure greater transparency, efficiency and timely decision-making in government affairs through the adoption of modern digital systems. Chairing a high-level meeting on public service delivery reforms and digital governance, the chief minister reviewed progress made in implementing digital systems across provincial government departments and discussed measures aimed at further modernising administrative processes.The meeting was informed that more than 183,000 e-files had been processed under the e-filingRead More
Federal minister calls for greater climate cooperation ahead of COP31
Pre-COP31 Dialogue focuses on glacier protection, climate finance and scientific cooperation between the Arctic and Hindu Kush-Karakoram-Himalaya region. ISLAMABAD, OCT 26 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Dr. Musadik Malik, called for stronger international cooperation on glacier research, climate innovation and equitable climate financing at the Pre-COP31 Dialogue titled “From Paris to Antalya: Building Bridges Between the Arctic and the Hindu Kush-Karakoram-Himalaya Region,” held at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI). Highlighting the devastating impact of glacial retreat on vulnerable communities, Dr. Malik stressedRead More
Trump says Norwegian immigrants not welcome
DNA PORT HURON, Michigan: US President Donald Trump on Sunday escalated his invective against Norway, calling it a “shit house country” and saying Norwegian immigrants are not welcome in the United States because the Nobel committee, based in the capital Oslo, has not awarded him a Peace Prize. Trump made the comments at a political rally in Port Huron, Michigan, ahead of next week’s midterm elections. Attributing recent unrest in France to immigration, Trump said he would welcome immigrants from some countries but not from Norway “because I didn’t getRead More
Romanian ambassador meets Punjab Governor to discuss bilateral cooperation
LAHORE, OCT 26 /DNA/ – The Ambassador of Romania, Dan Stoenescu, met with Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, Governor of Punjab, Pakistan, to discuss opportunities to strengthen relations between Romania and Pakistan, particularly at the local level. Discussions focused on exploring trade opportunities, deepening economic ties, and promoting cultural exchanges. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on closer engagement between local institutions and business communities, as well as fostering friendship and mutual understanding. Ambassador Stoenescu expressed his appreciation for the meeting and for the Governor’s kind invitation to visitRead More
Saudi Arabia to face Palestine in Asian Cup opener
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will kick off next year’s Asian Cup against Palestine in Riyadh on January 7, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Monday after confirming the tournament schedule and venues. The 24-team continental championship will run from January 7 to February 5, with the opening match and final both scheduled at Riyadh’s King Fahd Sports City Stadium. The tournament remains under scrutiny amid regional security concerns. AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa earlier said that postponement to 2028 remained a possibility if required. The tournament willRead More
PODA-Pakistan convenes 19th annual rural women leadership conference
ISLAMABAD, OCT 26 /DNA/ – PODA-Pakistan is set to convene its three-day 19th Annual Rural Women Leadership Training Conference in Islamabad from 27 to 29 October 2026, bringing together rural women leaders from across Pakistan, representing all four provinces, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and Gilgit-Baltistan. Representing approximately 100 districts across the country, the participants will gather to raise the priorities of rural women and girls, share their experiences, and develop collective solutions to advance their rights, protection, leadership, and socio-economic empowerment. A significant three-day event is being held inRead More