Wednesday, July 24th, 2024
Pakistan ‘approves’ visa free entry for 126 countries

DNA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has approved the issuance of digital visas for citizens of 126 countries, allowing visa-free entry for business and tourism purposes, DNA News reported citing sources. The federal cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif okayed the decision that aims to promote investment and trade with friendly countries, enabling visa-free entry for investors and businessmen. Additionally, the cabinet approved the establishment of special courts under the SECP Act 1997, the signing of an MoU between Pakistan and Denmark, and the increase in the number of members of theRead More
Harris vs. Trump: What’s Next for Pakistan?

By: Qamar Bashir The divine approval seemed to suddenly turn away from Joe Biden after he fumbled, lost his words, and struggled to maintain the sequence while making points, showing visible signs of aging. Later, he contracted coronavirus, perhaps seen as the final push of the divine to move him out of the president’s slot. The “Huma,” the “Bird of Paradise,” which had been protecting his presidency, flew away in search of a new abode. For the first time, it found not a man, but a woman of mixed heritage—BlackRead More
‘Digital Illustrations’ exhibition on July 25

SARGODHA, Jul 24 (APP/DNA): The Punjab Arts Council (PAC) Sargodha Division is organising a two-day exhibition of digital art by renowned digital artist Syed Shahriyar Shah. The exhibition, titled ‘Digital Illustrations’ will be held at the PAC Art Gallery from July 25 to 26, from 10am to 4pm. The exhibition would be inaugurated by Commissioner Sargodha Muhammad Ajmal Bhatti. Entry is free for the general public.
TTP’s Afghan-based terror attacks unacceptable; Pakistan fully prepared to protect citizens: PM

ISLAMABAD, Jul 24 (DNA): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday denounced the terror attacks in Pakistan involving Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) using Afghan soil saying that was “unacceptable” as Pakistan was fully prepared to protect its citizens but desired to resolve the matter peacefully. The prime minister, in his remarks at the meeting of the federal cabinet chaired by him, pointed out the surge in terror incidents, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan causing the killing of the personnel of the army, police and civil armed forces. He called the terrorismRead More
Ambassador Blome highlights enduring U.S.-Pakistan partnership at ISSI conference

ISLAMABAD, JUL 24 /DNA/ – Ambassador Blome: Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General, ISSI; Dr. Neelum Nigar, Director, Center for Strategic and Policy Studies, ISSI; Ambassador Mansoor Ahmad Khan, Beaconhouse National University; Additional Secretary Maryam Aftab. Thank you, Mahrukh, for having me today and a very good morning. It’s great to be back at the Institute of Strategic Studies to discuss the U.S.-Pakistan relationship – one that has been, and remains, vitally important for both our countries and the region. I look forward to outlining today exactly how and why thatRead More