ISLAMABAD, JAN 14: The federal cabinet approved on Tuesday revised agreements with 14 the independent power producers (IPPs) to ensure significant economic relief. The adjustments included a deduction of Rs35billion from prior excessive profits, yielding a total benefit of Rs140billion to the country. PM Shehbaz stated, “The revised agreements with the IPPs will play a pivotal role in eliminating circular debt, ensuring financial stability within the energy sector.” In addition to the IPP agreements, the cabinet endorsed the merger of the Anti-Narcotics Division into the Ministry of Interior and theRead More

ISLAMABAD, JAN 14 (DNA) — Capital Development Authority (CDA) conducted a successful e-balloting process for the allotment of 236 residential plots in Sector C-14, a prime location nestled at the foothills of the Margalla Hills. The process, held under the direct supervision of Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa, was lauded for its transparency and efficiency. The e-balloting was conducted with the technical assistance of the National Database and Registration Authority to ensure openness and fairness on Tuesday. Seed numbers were randomly collected from the participants attending the event to maintain integrityRead More

RAWALPINDI, JAN 14 /DNA/ – Lieutenant General S M Kamr-ul-Hassan, Principal Staff Officer (PSO) of the Armed Forces Division of Bangladesh, is visiting Pakistan and met with General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at the General Headquarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi. During their meeting, both held extensive discussions on the evolving security dynamics in the region and explored further avenues for enhancing bilateral military cooperation. The COAS and the PSO underscored the importance of a stronger defence relationship, emphasizing that the enduring partnership between the two brotherlyRead More

RAWALPINDI, JAN 14 /DNA/ – Lieutenant General S M Kamr-ul-Hassan, Principal Staff Officer (PSO) of the Armed Forces Division of Bangladesh, along with his delegation, is visiting Pakistan. Today he held a detailed meeting with General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), at the Joint Staff Headquarters (JSHQ). The discussions focused on matters of mutual strategic interest and explored avenues for enhancing bilateral defence cooperation between the two nations. Both sides emphasized the importance of strengthening military ties and reaffirmed their commitment to insulatingRead More

DNA ISLAMABAD, JAN 14: The newly commissioned Pakistan Navy Ship YAMAMA, during maiden voyage from Romania to Pakistan, visited Golcuk and Aksaz Naval Bases Turkiye and participated  in Turkish Navy Exercise MAVI VATAN-2025. Earlier, upon arrival, the ship was received by representatives of Turkish Naval Forces along with Naval Attaché of Pakistan. PNS YAMAMA’s visit to Turkiye was aimed at strengthening brotherly relations and reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to foster wide-ranging bilateral relations and defence ties with Turkiye. In same context, during the visit, a number of professional and social activitiesRead More

ISLAMABAD, JAN 14 /DNA/ – The Centre for Afghanistan Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Middle East Monitor (MEMO), hosted a webinar titled, “How are the Dynamics in Palestine Impacting the International and Regional System.” The webinar was moderated by Ms. Amina Khan, Director CAMEA. The speakers at the webinar included Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI; Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman BoG, ISSI; Dr. Daud Abdullah, Director Middle East Monitor (MEMO); Dr. Afaf Jabiri, Co-Director of the Centre forRead More