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France committed to gender equality, climate diplomacy: envoy
In Pakistan, the French Development Agency (AFD) has supported more than 40 projects since 2006, worth over 1.5 billion euros, with a strong focus on gender and climate co-benefits ISLAMABAD, JUN 3 /DNA/ – The French Embassy in Pakistan in collaboration with its partners such as UNDP, UN Women, hosted the 4th edition of the Gender and Climate Award ceremony. The event was presided over by H.E. Nicolas Galey, Ambassador of France to Pakistan, in the presence of Senator Sherry Rehman, Chair of the Senate Climate Committee, senior officials, representativesRead More
Ethiopia Voted: The historic election marks a major step in Ethiopia’s political maturity
By Ambassador Jemal Beker (PhD) Ethiopia, as a nation with a remarkable centuries-old history, diverse civilizations, and an unyielding legacy of independence, has achieved a critical milestone in political maturity. While my country’s formal engagement with modern democratic systems is relatively recent, the progress forged over the past four decades demonstrates a steadfast commitment to institutional evolution. By moving past deep-seated historical challenges, we have successfully institutionalized a system that respects the voice of its citizens, proving that its democratic trajectory is both resilient and irreversible. Historically, one of theRead More
Trump says he ‘would like to meet’ Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei
WASHINGTON, JUN 3: US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he “would like to meet” Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, as Washington and Tehran accuse each other of violating an increasingly fragile ceasefire. Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, is thought to have been wounded in US-Israeli strikes that killed his father, Ali Khamenei, and has not been seen in public since he was named his successor. “I would like to meet him, and we probably will meet at some point, depending on how it all works out,” the US president told the NewRead More
KSrelief Successfully Completes Distribution of 3,500 Shelter NFI Kits Across Merged Districts of KP
ISLAMABAD, Jun 3: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has successfully concluded the fifth phase of its Shelter Non-Food Items (NFI) assistance project in the merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, providing critical humanitarian support to vulnerable communities. KSrelief Successfully Completes Distribution of 3,500 Shelter NFI Kits Across Merged Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa As part of this initiative, a total of 3,500 Shelter NFI Kits were distributed among deserving families across seven regions, including Upper Kurram (500 kits), Lower Kurram (500 kits), Mohmand (500 kits), Orakzai (500 kits),Read More
Iran’s Quds Force chief Qaani warns US, Israel against escalation in Gaza, Lebanon
TEHRAN, JUN 3: The mysterious leader of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force has issued a new warning to the US and Israel. According to Iran’s IRNA state media, Brigadier-General Esmaeil Qaani “has warned the United States and Israel against further military escalation in Gaza and Lebanon, saying that new fronts could open and maritime traffic in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could mirror the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.” Qaani is almost a spectral figure. Appointed in 2020 after the US killed his predecessor, Qasem Soleimani, QaaniRead More
Leghari orders immediate disciplinary action against worst-performing field officers
ISLAMABAD, Jun 3: Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, on Wednesday issued strict directions to all electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) across Pakistan to initiate immediate disciplinary proceedings against their worst-performing Sub-Divisional Officers (SDOs) and Executive Engineers (XENs). Acting swiftly on the minister’s directive, Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) and Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO) have become the first DISCOs to initiate immediate disciplinary action — including suspension — against their worst-performing officers on account of failure in resolution of consumer complaints registered through the national 118 CallRead More