Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
Civil-military leaders’ in-camera huddle begins in parliament amid strict security

ISLAMABAD: The civil-military leadership is attending a crucial in-camera session of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) today (Tuesday) amid rising terrorist attacks in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The session, convened by NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, being held in the lower house will feature a comprehensive briefing to the parliamentary committee on the prevailing security situation by the military leadership. The meeting is being attended by PM Shehbaz, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir, Director General Inter-Services IntelligenceRead More
Secretary Information, PIO greet newly-elected office-bearers of NPC

ISLAMABAD, Mar 18 (DNA): Federal Secretary Information and Broadcasting Ambreen Jan and Principal Information Officer (PIO) Mubashir Hasan on Tuesday congratulated the newly-elected office-bearers of the National Press Club,Islamabad. The Information Secretary and PIO congratulated Azhar Jatoi on being elected as President, Nayyar Ali as Secretary, and Waqar Abbasi as Secretary Finance of the NPC. Terming National Press Club an effective platform for the journalistic community in Pakistan, Ambreen Jan said it was constantly striving for freedom of the press and the rights of journalists. She expressed the hope thatRead More
Prof Rifaat Hussain’s legacy will inspire generations of scholars

ISLAMABAD, MAR 18: /DNA/ – Eminent speakers at a condolence reference hosted by the Institute of Regional Studies, (IRS) to honor Professor Syed Rifaat Hussain stated that the indelible legacy of the distinguished scholar, academic, diplomat and journalist, who passed away recently will live on to inspire the youth of Pakistan. Speaking on the occasion, Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, lauded diplomatic skills and journalistic prowess of Riffat Hussain in projecting Pakistan’s narrative during challenging times. Amb Jalil Abbas Jilani, former Foreign Minister of Pakistan, highlighted Dr. Hussain’s pivotal role inRead More
FPCCI presents charter of economy to finance minister for national growth

ISLAMABAD, MAR 18 /DNA/ – A meeting was held today between Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and a delegation from the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), led by Mr. Atif Ikram, President FPCCI, Mr. S. M. Tanveer, Patron-in-Chief, and Senator Noman Wazir, Chief Executive of FF Steel, KPK. The meeting aimed to share a comprehensive Charter of Economy prepared by FPCCI with the Finance Minister and his team. The FPCCI team emphasized that this Charter was developed to foster political consensus andRead More
Ambassador Neziroğlu highlights Pakistan-Turkiye bond at NUML’s Çanakkale Event

ISLAMABAD, MAR 18 /DNA/ – The Turkish Department of the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) today hosted a commemorative event celebrating Turkiye’s 110th Çanakkale Victory and the official adoption of the Turkish National Anthem. The event was graced by the presence of H.E. Irfan Neziroğlu, Ambassador of the Turkish Embassy in Pakistan, who served as the Chief Guest. Also in attendance were DG NUML, Brig Shahzad Munir, the Education Attache and senior embassy officials, underscoring the strong ties between the two nations. At the outset, Ambassador Irfan Neziroğlu andRead More
104th anniversary of Turkish National Anthem celebrated with historical exhibition

ISLAMABAD, MAR 18 /DNA/ – Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye, Dr. Irfan Neziroglu, provided an insightful briefing on the various pictures displayed during the Canakkale Victory and Martyrs’ Day event, commemorating the 104th anniversary of the acceptance of Türkiye’s National Anthem. The exhibition highlighted historical moments, sacrifices, and national pride, highlighting the significance of the Turkish national anthem in shaping the country’s identity. The ambassador emphasized the importance of remembering the sacrifices made for Türkiye’s independence and sovereignty. The event served as a reminder of the enduring resilience andRead More