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NDU hosts Bangladesh Air Chief to deepen bilateral defence cooperation
RAWALPINDI, JAN 8 /DNA/ – Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Bangladesh Air Force visited National Defence University being an alumni of National Security and War Course-2010/11. The visiting dignitary called on Lieutenant General Babar Iftikhar, HI (M), President NDU at National Defence University Islamabad. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed the importance of military-to-military engagement, particularly in the domain of professional military education and joint training. The visit underscores the strong historical ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh and reflectes a shared resolve to deepenRead More
PM Shehbaz unveils multi-billion rupee development plan for Balochistan
Bureau Report QUETTA, JAN 8 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has announced numerous development projects worth billions of rupees in education and infrastructure sectors in Balochistan. He was addressing the political leadership of Balochistan in Quetta today. The Prime Minister said five Daanish Schools will be established in the province to provide quality education to deserving children. Regarding infrastructure projects, he said Chaman-Karachi (N-25) highway, costing 300 billion rupees, will be constructed to facilitate the people of Balochistan. Shehbaz Sharif said funds are being provided to all provincesRead More
Oman’s UTAS connects global experts on digital learner autonomy
MUSCAT, Jan 8: Under the auspices of Dr Said Hamed Al Rubaii, Vice Chancellor of the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS), the Preparatory Studies Centre (PSC) at UTAS–Al Mussanah successfully hosted the 3rd Online PSC Forum, entitled “Enhancing Learner Autonomy: Strategies for a Digital Age,” on 7–8 January 2026. The two-day online forum brought together academics, educators, and education specialists to discuss contemporary approaches to empowering learners and fostering self-directed learning in digitally enriched educational environments. The event responded to the growing need for innovative teaching strategies thatRead More
Kuwait demands male HTV drivers, helpers via Pakistani agency
ISLAMABAD, JAN 8 (APP/DNA): Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC), an attached department of Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HRD), would export the workforce to the Kingdom of Kuwait. An official source told APP here on Thursday that the OEC collecting the required documents from the interested candidates who meet the prescribed qualifications and experience would sent to abroad. He said that in this workforce demand including HTV drivers and helpers only male with the age of 21 to 39. Talking about the term & conditions added that contractRead More
Dar, Hossain review cooperation, OIC session in phone call
ISLAMABAD, JAN 8 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held a substantive telephone conversation with the Adviser for Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, Md. Touhid Hossain, on Wednesday evening. The high-level discussion focused on strengthening the fraternal ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh. Both dignitaries engaged in a comprehensive review of bilateral matters, exploring avenues for enhanced cooperation across various sectors to foster mutual progress and prosperity. The conversation also encompassed a productive exchange of views on recent developments in the region, with bothRead More
PSL auction: Two new teams auctioned for Rs3.6bn
HYDERABAD: The auction process for two new Pakistan Super League (PSL) teams has concluded. The seventh franchise was purchased by FKS Group for Rs1.75 billion, while the eighth franchise was acquired by OZ Developers for a record Rs1.85 billion. The recently auctioned teams of the PSL have officially been named Hyderabad and Sialkot. The FKS has picked Hyderabad after buying the franchise at whopping Rs1.75 billion. For Rs 1.85 billion, OZ Developers has picked Sialkot from the assigned names. In the first round for the seventh team, the auction processRead More

