Sunday, April 13th, 2025
US Congress delegation meets Army Chief to boost ties
RAWALPINDI, APR 13 /DNA/ – A delegation of the United States Congress, led by Honourable Jack Bergman alongwith Honourable Thomas Souzzi and Honourable Jonathan Jackson called on General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) today. Discussions during the meeting encompassed a range of issues of mutual interest, with particular emphasis on regional security and defence cooperation. Both sides reaffirmed the importance of sustained engagement based on mutual respect, shared values, and converging strategic interests. The visiting U.S. lawmakers commended the Pakistan Armed Forces for their pivotalRead More
PM Shehbaz urges Afghan govt to rein in terrorist groups involved in attacks inside Pakistan
LONDON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that it’s a sad reality that the soil of neighbouring Afghanistan is being used for terrorist attacks inside Pakistan. The PM was speaking to media outside Avenfield flats where he arrived to meet Nawaz Sharif, the ruling PML-N president, who is also in London for two weeks. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar was also with the premier. The trio held a meeting in the Park Lane flats and then left for a lunch. PM Shehbaz said: “Afghanistan is our brotherly country and theRead More
Sialkot surgical manufacturers expand global reach in Shanghai
SIALKOT, APR 13 (DNA) — The 91st China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF) served as a powerful showcase for Pakistan’s surgical instrument industry, with the Pakistan Pavilion consisting of 15 leading manufacturers from Sialkot making a strong impression among nearly 5,000 exhibitors from over 30 countries. The April 8-11 event at Shanghai’s National Exhibition and Convention Center attracted more than 300,000 medical professionals and provided a platform for Pakistani firms to strengthen international partnerships. For Muhammad Noman, Sales Director of Durable Hospital Suppliers, this was another successful chapter in an eight-yearRead More
PIA to begin direct Lahore-Baku flights from April 20
ISLAMABAD, APR 13: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced the launch of direct flights from Lahore to Baku, Azerbaijan, with operations set to begin from April 20, the national flag carrier said on Sunday. According to the airline’s spokesperson, PIA will operate two weekly flights on the route, with departures scheduled every Sunday and Wednesday. The move is aimed at strengthening tourism and trade ties between Pakistan and Azerbaijan. In connection with the new route, a special ceremony was organised in Karachi in honour of travel agents and tour operators.Read More
Trade crisis could push Pakistan toward new global markets: PIDE
ISLAMABAD, APR 13 /DNA/ – “Trade is not a zero-sum game. It’s about shared value—about building connections that make both economies stronger. These proposed tariffs risk severing those ties,” said Dr. Nadeem Javaid, Vice Chancellor of the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), in a strong statement accompanying a new policy note. “At PIDE, we see this moment not just as a threat, but as a catalyst—for course correction toward a more resilient, diversified, and strategic export future for Pakistan.” A storm may be brewing on Pakistan’s trade horizon, asRead More
House rent not paid to NIHCR Staff, Pensioners for years
—HEC Fails To Provide Required Funds Kehkashan Tabbasum ISLAMABAD, APR 13 /DNA/ – The staff and pensioners of the National Institute of Historical and Cultural Research are not being paid house ceiling for the last over five years owing to non-release of required funds by the Higher Education Commission. The NIHCR has been regularly requesting the HEC authorities for providing required funds to clear pending dues of house rent ceiling of its staff and pensioners but to no avail, disclosed highly placed sources in the NIHCR administrative management. The sourcesRead More