Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
PM decides to send delegation to US to discuss new trade tariff
ISLAMABAD, APR 9 (DNA): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday decided to send a high-level delegation to hold negotiations with the relevant authorities in the United States of America (USA) regarding promotion of bilateral trade relations and to discuss new trade tariff. Upon the instruction of the prime minister, the delegation would include prominent business personalities and exporters, PM Office Media Wing, said in a press release. The delegation was tasked to formulate a mutually beneficial mechanism in future after holding negotiations with the US authorities over imposition of newRead More
White Collar Class: Silent Suffering Segment
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal Inflation in Pakistan has reached an alarming level, affecting every segment of society, but its impact on the middle class, particularly white-collar workers, has been devastating. These individuals, who form the backbone of the country’s economy and administration, are facing immense financial strain yet remain silent, bound by societal expectations and personal dignity. Unlike daily wage earners or laborers who can voice their struggles openly, the white-collar worker suffers in silence, unwilling or unable to seek help despite dire circumstances. For the middle class, especially thoseRead More
Japan funds Jhandwal Link Road to boost rural connectivity in Mansehra
ISLAMABAD, APR 9 /DNA/ – Akamatsu Shuichi, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan inaugurated a project for the pavement of a link road in the village of Jhandwal, Shinkiari, District Mansehra. The project was implemented by Saibaan Development Organization, a non-governmental organization working for vulnerable people in rural areas of Pakistan with the aim of eliminating social disparities. The Government of Japan, through its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) Program, provided financial assistance of 56,418 USD to this project, for the pavement of a 3,800-foot link road, alongRead More
NUML hosts ORIC meeting to boost academic-industry collaboration
ISLAMABAD, APR 9 /DNA/ – The 7th Steering Committee meeting of the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) was held at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Ibn-e-Rushd Block, on Wednesday. The meeting was chaired by Pro-Rector (Academics), Dr. Safeer Awan, and brought together prominent stakeholders from academia and industry to explore ways of bridging the gap between academic research and industrial application. The meeting was attended by former Caretaker Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting and senior media analyst Murtaza Solangi, a representative from the National UniversityRead More
OGRA crackdowns on substandard LPG equipment manufacturers
During the process three LPG equipment manufacturer premises were inspected namely M/s Elite Metal Tek (Private) Limited, M/s Hi-Tek Manufacturing (Private) Limited and M/s Unique Metal Engineering Services Limited ISLAMABAD, APR 9 /DNA/ – The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), in collaboration with the local administration, conducted joint safety inspections of LPG storage tank, bowzer and cylinder manufacturing facilities located in the peripheral areas of Lahore during March 2025. During the process three LPG equipment manufacturer premises were inspected namely M/s Elite Metal Tek (Private) Limited, M/s Hi-Tek ManufacturingRead More
PM Shehbaz Sharif visits exhibition at Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025
ISLAMABAD – APR 8 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visited the exhibition organized as part of the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 in Islamabad today, showcasing the country’s vast mineral potential and investment opportunities.