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Islamabad: Ambassador of Ethiopia to Pakistan Dr Jemal Beker Abdula met with Chairman Higher Education Commission, Dr Mukhtar Ahmed in Islamabad on Friday. They discussed various avenues for bilateral cooperation in the higher education sector. According to Radio Pakistan, the Ambassador expressed Ethiopia’s interest in leveraging Pakistan’s experience and knowledge

United Nations: The United Nations has paid tribute to fifty-seven military, police, and civilian peacekeepers from thirty-two countries, including two from Pakistan, who sacrificed their lives for peace last year while serving in missions across the globe. This tribute was part of a solemn ceremony held to mark the International

Islamabad: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the cattle market along the Expressway on Friday, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, where he reviewed the facilities being provided to the public. According to Radio Pakistan, he ordered the allocation of a designated parking area and a reduction in the per-animal fee. Responding

Islamabad: The Pakistan Crypto Council will convene a high-level meeting on Monday to be chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. The meeting will serve as a strategic forum to deliberate on the evolving regulatory and legal framework surrounding digital currency and the broader crypto landscape in Pakistan. According to Radio

Islamabad: The Government of Pakistan and the World Bank have reaffirmed their mutual commitment to fortifying Pakistan’s economic resilience and promoting inclusive development through strategic partnerships. According to Radio Pakistan, this commitment was articulated during a meeting between Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and the World Bank Pakistan team in Islamabad

Lahore: Eleven people have died and nearly fifty others injured in recent rain related incidents in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. According to Radio Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Disaster Management Authority reported that eight people died and twenty-one others injured during rains in the province. Meanwhile, Punjab Disaster Management Authority confirmed

Dubai: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed its direct flights between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Skardu (KDU), marking a strategic push to promote tourism in Pakistan’s scenic northern regions. According to Radio Pakistan, the relaunch ceremony, held at PIA’s Dubai office, was attended by Hussain Muhammad, Pakistan’s Consul General

Hong Kong: Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with Chief Executive of Hong Kong John Lee. They discussed proposals to further deepen economic, investment, and trade cooperation through multiple streams. According to Radio Pakistan, Ishaq Dar congratulated the Chief Executive on the successful establishment of the International Organization for