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At least 25 killed in road accident
News Desk KHUZDAR: At least 12 passengers were killed and around two dozen injured when a minibus and a passenger coach collided head-on near Zero Point in Uthal on the Quetta-Karachi Highway in Balochistan on Friday, police said. Police officials said the coach was travelling from Gwadar to Karachi, while the minibus was heading to Karachi from Bela. “The tragic incident took place near Bela when the passenger coach hit the minibus,” the officials said, adding that seven passengers were killed on the spot, while five others succumbed to theirRead More
Beyond Mountains and Seas: From Early Struggle to the Chinese Dream
DNA Islamabad: The China Program at the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), in collaboration with China Media Group (CGTN Urdu), held a seminar titled “Yan’an Journal: A Dialogue Beyond Mountains and Seas.” Mr. Chen Peng, Cultural Counsellor at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Pakistan, attended as Guest of Honour. The panel featured Mr. Shakeel Ahmad Ramay, Chief Executive Officer of the Asian Institute of Eco-civilization Research and Development (AIERD), and Dr. Hassan Daud Butt, Associate Professor at Bahria University, Islamabad. The seminar was moderated by SeniorRead More
U.S. Embassy, USEFP Launch ‘Shahkaar Fankaar’ Alumni Artist Showcase in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, OCT 23 /DNA/ – The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP), and the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network on October 22 opened the first ‘Shahkaar Fankaar Alumni Artist Showcase’ in a new gallery space in the USEFP building in Islamabad. This gallery space will feature the achievements of U.S. government-sponsored exchange program alumni in the arts. The first exhibition is a solo show by Lahore-based artist Minaa Haroon, an alumna of a U.S. Department of State exchange program on cultural preservation. Ms. Haroon showcasedRead More
Gilani Calls for Stronger Defence, Trade and Investment Ties with Saudi Arabia
Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD, OCT 23 /DNA/ – Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani met Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, Dr Rajeh Tami Albugamy, at Aiwan-e-Sadr today and called for further strengthening the longstanding fraternal relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, with particular emphasis on defence cooperation, trade, investment and economic partnership. Mr Gilani said the two countries share deep-rooted ties based on common faith, mutual respect and brotherhood. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with the Kingdom and support for its sovereignty and territorial integrity, expressing concern over the regional situationRead More
Romanian embassy participates in UN Day celebrations at the Int’l School of Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, OCT 23 /DNA/ – The Embassy of Romania in Pakistan participated in the United Nations Day celebrations at the International School of Islamabad, showcasing Romanian cultural heritage and promoting intercultural dialogue. The Romanian display featured traditional costumes from the Muscel region, distinguished by their intricate embroidery, woven patterns and fine craftsmanship. Visitors also enjoyed Romanian sweets and explored books presenting Romania’s history, culture and traditions. Established in 1965, the International School of Islamabad provides education from kindergarten through Grade 12. Its UN Day celebrations offered an opportunity to fosterRead More
Azerbaijan holds vast opportunities for trade and investment with Pakistan: Ambassador
ISLAMABAD, OCT 23 /DNA/ – Emphasizing the need to translate the longstanding friendship between Pakistan and Azerbaijan into tangible economic gains, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan Irfan Davudov has called for stronger trade, investment and industrial cooperation between the two countries. During his visit to the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), he stressed the importance of structured business-to-business (B2B) meetings, sector-specific engagement and stronger private-sector linkages to unlock untapped opportunities and develop mutually beneficial partnerships in agriculture, tourism, healthcare and other key sectors. The ambassador stated that aroundRead More