Friday, April 11th, 2025
Belarus offers to host 150,000 skilled Pakistani workers: PM Shehbaz
MINSK, APR 11: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that Belarus had extended a generous offer to invite over 150,000 young, highly skilled Pakistani workers to contribute to the nation-building efforts of Belarus, the Associated Press of Pakistan reported. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had arrived in the Republic of Belarus on Thursday for a two-day official visit at the invitation of President Aleksandr Lukashenko. Belarus Prime Minister Alexander Turchin and officials of the Pakistan embassy in Belarus welcomed the prime minister on his arrival in Minsk. He was accompaniedRead More
ICCI optimistic about resolution as US tariff talks progress
ISLAMABAD, APR 11 /DNA/ – Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), has reiterated the Chamber’s full support for the government’s efforts to resolve the US-imposed tariffs issue amicably and prudently. He called upon all chambers of commerce, trade bodies, and exporters to stand united in safeguarding Pakistan’s trade interests and advocating for the country’s rightful position in the global trade ecosystem. In a statement issued on Friday, he emphasized the interconnected nature of international trade and cautioned that abrupt shifts in trade policiesRead More
Track and trace delays let illicit cigarettes thrive in Pakistan
KARACHI, APR 11 /DNA/ – Pakistan continues to suffer massive tax losses due to the unchecked rise of the illicit cigarette trade, with the country losing around Rs. 415 billion annually as enforcement measures fail to keep pace with illegal market expansion. While commitments have been made to address the issue, enforcement actions on the ground have not kept pace with the scale of the illicit trade. This enforcement gap is enabling illicit operators to grow freely, undermining the formal sector and depriving the national exchequer of much-needed revenue. “TheRead More
Aurangzeb urges swift action on poverty, climate via SIF reforms
ISLAMABAD, APR 11 /DNA/ – A high-level meeting of the Committee constituted by the Prime Minister on Social Impact Financing (SIF) was held today at the Finance Division, with Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, in the chair. The meeting was attended by senior representatives from key government ministries and departments, the State Bank of Pakistan, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, and the country’s leading microfinance institutions, philanthropic organizations, and social impact partners. The session focused on the government’s ongoing effort to design a robust, long-termRead More
Rawalpindi Corps Honors Heroes: 166 officers, soldiers awarded for valor
RAWALPINDI, APR 11 /DNA/ – Corps investiture ceremony of Rawalpindi Corps was held today. Commander Rawalpindi Corps, Lieutenant General Shahid Imtiaz was Chief Guest on the occasion. Awards of Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military), Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) and Tamgha-i-Basalat were conferred on Army officers and soldiers. Two Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) and 15 soldiers were awarded Tamgha-i-Basalat. 47 officers were awarded Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) and 102 officers were awarded Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military) for rendering meritorious services to the nation. Next of kin (NOK) of Shuhada received their awards posthumously. The Corps Commander interacted with the familiesRead More
Minor fire at Islamabad Serena Hotel quickly contained – No disruption to operations
ISLAMABAD, APR 11 /DNA/ – A small fire broke out earlier today in the cooling tower area of Islamabad Serena Hotel during routine maintenance activity. The hotel’s emergency protocols were immediately activated, and the fire was swiftly contained by the hotel’s trained emergency response team in coordination with local fire services; with no loss or damage to the property and without evacuating any guests or staff.