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Azerbaijan celebrates the Restoration of Its Independence
Under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijan has further strengthened its position as a dynamic and influential state on the international stage. His dedicated efforts in advancing economic development, modernizing infrastructure, enhancing national defense capabilities, and pursuing an independent foreign policy have contributed significantly to the country’s progress Diplomatic News Agency /DNA Every year on 18 October, the people of Azerbaijan commemorate one of the most significant milestones in their national history: the restoration of the country’s independence. This historic day marks the adoption of the Constitutional Act onRead More
October 18 black day in Pakistan’s history: Bilawal
KARACHI, Oct 17 (DNA):Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has paid tribute to the martyrs of the Karsaz tragedy, saying October 18 is a black day in Pakistan’s history, when a cowardly attempt was made to target Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto through terrorism on her return to the homeland. The Jiyalas, who had come to welcome her, however, protected their leader by laying down their lives, offering an unmatched, practical proof of their unwavering commitment to democracy and the people’s right to rule. TheRead More
DPM reviews preparations for ECO meeting
ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (DNA):Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Saturday chaired a meeting to review preparations for the forthcoming Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Council of Ministers meeting, to be held in Islamabad on 15–16 November. The DPM/FM reviewed the proposed programme and arrangements for the meeting. Underscoring the importance Pakistan attaches to ECO, he directed all concerned to ensure timely preparations and close coordination for the successful conduct of the meeting, with a focus on facilitating productive discussions and substantive outcomes. The meeting was attended by SAPM TariqRead More
FUUAST VC Dr Shinwari elected ISC Fellow, pride for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (DNA):Professor Dr Zabta Khan Shinwari, Vice Chancellor of the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST) has been elected a Fellow of the International Science Council (ISC), marking a significant achievement for Pakistan’s scientific and academic community. The ISC announced his election on October 16, with only two Pakistani scientists, including Professor Dr Shinwari and Professor Zulfiqar Bhutta, selected as Fellows in the announcement. Dr Shinwari is an internationally recognised biological scientist and a recipient of the UNESCO award, Sitara-i-Imtiaz and Tamgha-i-Imtiaz for his contributionsRead More
KP setup not meant for coalition-building or power-sharing, Talal takes swipe at Fazl
ISLAMABAD, OCT 17: The federal government and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi slammed Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman over his recent remarks, with Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry saying the provincial setup was not created for “coalition-building or power-sharing”. In a statement, the minister said that the provincial arrangement was not designed to serve anyone’s personal interests or political ambitions. Chaudhry’s remarks follow a similar statement from Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who, without naming the JUI-F chief, said the head of a political party wasRead More
Pakistan commemorates foreign service day
ISLAMABAD, OCT 17 /DNA/ – Pakistan marked Foreign Service Day on Saturday with a tribute to the men and women of its diplomatic corps, honouring their contributions to advancing the country’s national interests and strengthening its international relationships. In a message issued on the occasion, the government paid special tribute to the pioneering officers of the Foreign Service who, during the country’s formative years, worked under extraordinarily challenging circumstances to establish Pakistan’s diplomatic presence on the world stage. “At a time when Pakistan was finding its place in the internationalRead More