Saturday, January 25th, 2025
Relations between Bangladesh, Pakistan to grow stronger
ISLAMABAD, JAN 25 (DNA): High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan, Iqbal Hussain Khan Saturday said that his country is moving towards democracy after current changes and relations with Pakistan would further strengthen with each passing day. He was addressing media persons in Peshawar Press Club here. Bangladesh Press Attaché, Muhammad Tayyab, President Peshawar Press Club, M Riaz and senior journalists were also present on the occasion. Iqbal Hussain Khan said that Bangladesh people firmly belief in democracy adding that country is fast moving towards democracy after current changes. HeRead More
Imran Khan demands meeting with PTI’s negotiation team ahead of Jan 28 talks
RAWALPINDI: Amid ambiguity surrounding the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s decision to call off the dialogue process with the government, PTI founder Imran Khan on Saturday demanded a meeting with his party’s negotiation committee ahead of the next round of talks scheduled for January 28. Sources told Geo News that the incarcerated former prime minister, during a meeting with party leaders in Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail, said the final stance regarding the negotiations would be given after the meeting. Conflicting statements from the embattled former ruling party regarding the negotiations continue with PTI ChairmanRead More
Pakistani survivors of Dakhla maritime incident to be repatriated
ISLAMABAD, JAN 25 /DNA/ – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is coordinating the repatriation of 22 Pakistani survivors of the recent maritime incident near the Dakhla port in Morocco. Following thorough investigations and careful coordination with Moroccan authorities, these individuals will be returned to Pakistan in batches. The Pakistan Embassy in Rabat has been working closely with Moroccan authorities to oversee the relief efforts and finalize the complex repatriation procedure. The Embassy’s consular team in Dakhla has been instrumental in planning the return of the survivors. The Foreign Ministry’s CrisisRead More
ECC approves upward revision in gas tariff for industry, rejects hike for domestic sector
ISLAMABAD, JAN 25 /DNA/ – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet met today to discuss a summary submitted by Petroleum Division for an upward revision of the indigenous gas tariff for industry (captive power) as well as non-protected domestic slabs. The meeting was chaired by Federal Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb with Federal Minister for Petroleum Mr. Musadik Masood Malik, Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Mr. Ali Parvez Malik, Chairman OGRA, Chairman SECP, Federal Secretaries, and seniorRead More
Hundreds of employees lose jobs after Monal restaurant closure
ISLAMABAD, JAN 25 /DNA/ – At the behest of chairperson Islamabad Wildlife Board, La Montana and Monal were not only closed, but the buildings of these restaurants built with government money were also demolished. Margalla National Park has a law and boundary, Margalla Hills, and Pir Sohawa Road have neither any legal status nor any separate law. If the Chairperson Wildlife Board has discovered such a law, then the general public should also be informed about it. The wildlife law applies equally to Islamabad Club, Riding Club, Polo Club, GunRead More
USA to Form Digital NATO Against China
Trump’s Strategy to Contain China (Part-V) By: Qamar BashirMacomb, Detroit, Michigan Witnessing the U.S. Senate Committees on Finance, Defense, and Treasury confirmation hearings was an eye-opening experience. The hearings provided a unique insight into the mindset of U.S. lawmakers. It became evident that the U.S. considers itself entitled to maintain global dominance, and any perceived threat—whether real or fictitious—is met with the full force of its military and economic power to sustain its hegemony. Often, this is justified by creating largely unfounded reasons to designate a nation as an adversaryRead More