Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
Tea Association raises serious concern over misuse of import quotas

Nazir Siyal KARACHI, APR 15 /DNA/ – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) has raised serious concerns over the misuse of import quotas, duty drawbacks, and re-export privileges in the tea trade, resulting in billions of rupees in revenue losses to the national exchequer. Aman Pracha, Vice President of FPCCI, issued a stark warning here in a Press conference on Tuesday. He urged immediate reforms to protect small businesses and ensure fair taxation Aman Pracha highlighted the misuse of exemptions, former FATA/PATA import quotas and dutyRead More
NDMA warns of severe heat wave from Mid-April to June

ISLAMABAD, APR 15 (DNA): GM Technical at National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Syed Muhammad Tayyab Shah, on Tuesday has said NDMA is collaborating with PDMAs to alert health departments about the heatwave expected from mid-April to June. Shah, in an Interview with a Private news channel, warned that this year’s heatwave from mid-April to June is expected to be more severe than previous years, with temperatures likely to soar across the country. He said that dryness and below-average rainfall are the main causes of heatwaves in the country, prompting NDMARead More
CJP Afridi, Turkish Envoy discuss AI, court digitization cooperation

ISLAMABAD, APR 15 /DNA/ – Ambassador of Türkiye İrfan Neziroğlu called on the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Mr. Justice Yahya Afridi. Deepening bilateral cooperation in the judicial field, including ongoing and future exchange programs, extending such initiatives to the district judiciary, enabling judicial officers to benefit from Türkiye’s experience in court management, digitization, and the use of AI technologies in the justice system were on the agenda.=DNA
DPRK embassy Marks 113th birth anniversary of Kim Il Sung

ISLAMABAD, APR 15 /DNA/ — The Embassy of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) in Islamabad commemorated the 113th birth anniversary of the Great Leader His Excellency Kim Il Sung with a formal ceremony marked by speeches, and reaffirmations of solidarity between North Korea and Pakistan. Choe Chang Man, Ambassador of the DPRK, led the proceedings and delivered a keynote address, in which he paid tribute to the legacy and enduring vision of Kim Il Sung. The ambassador lauded the Great Leader’s contributions to the foundation and development ofRead More
German Embassy donates Rs. 3.2 million generated from Christmas Market 2024

Mahnoor Ansar ISLAMABAD, APR 15 /DNA/ – The German Embassy in Islamabad proudly handed over the proceeds from last year’s highly successful Charity Christmas Market. The surplus from 2023 could even be surpassed and amounted to an impressive sum of 3.2 million PKR. Alfred Grannas, along with Embassy representatives, met with esteemed organizations including the Aaghosh Mera Ghar, Rawalpindi Leprosy Hospital, and Al- Firdous Welfare Association to formally present the charitable donations. During the meetings, the recipient organizations showcased their plans for utilizing the funds for various charitable causes andRead More
“Uzbekistan Airways” to Launch Direct Flights to Islamabad

BAKU, APR 15 (DNA):Uzbekistan’s national airline, Uzbekistan Airways, will launch direct flights between Tashkent and Islamabad starting May 24, 2025, further strengthening air connectivity between Uzbekistan and Pakistan. The new route is being introduced through the joint efforts of Uzbekistan’s Embassy in Pakistan and Uzbekistan Airways JSC, aimed at fostering closer bilateral relations and enhancing travel and trade opportunities between the two countries. In the initial phase, flights will operate once a week, every Saturday. Discussions are currently underway with Pakistan’s civil aviation authorities to finalize the necessary organizational arrangements.Read More