Friday, April 18th, 2025
Turkish Cypriot Envoy meets RCCI Chief for bilateral talks
RAWALPINDI, APR 18 /DNA/ – Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) had the honor of welcoming Dilsad Senol, Ambassador of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), for an official visit. The Ambassador held a meeting with RCCI President Usman Shaukat to discuss avenues for strengthening trade and bilateral relations. The Ambassador was accompanied by Deputy Chief of Mission Yasar Yilancilar.Also present were Senior Vice President Khalid Farooq Qazi, Vice President Fahad Barlas, Former President Raja Amir Iqbal, and members of the Executive Committee. RCCI remains committed to fosteringRead More
NIMA hosts conference on global order’s impact on Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, APR 18 /DNA/ – National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) hosted a high-level Round Table Conference (RTC) on “Geopolitical Construct Due to Emerging Global Order – Implications for Pakistan” at its headquarters in Islamabad. The conference brought together distinguished diplomats, analysts, academics, and policymakers to discuss the shifting global geopolitical landscape and its implications for Pakistan. Ambassador Masood Khan, former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and President of TMUC, emphasized the need for strategic autonomy, policy coherence, and a balanced approach for Pakistan to navigate complex global rivalries.Read More
PM launches Performance Management System at FBR, calls for strong efforts to reduce debts
ISLAMABAD, APR 18 (DNA): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday called upon the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officers to work with unwavering commitment and full dedication to help Pakistan becoming a debt-free country. He was speaking at a ceremony in Islamabad where he launched a new Performance Management System for FBR officers. “If we want to move away from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), we must work hard to increase our revenues,” the prime minister said. He said the FBR revenues witnessed an increase of 27%, for which theRead More
Prof Khurshid Ahmad remembered for a life of scholarship, service, and vision
ISLAMABAD, APR 18 /DNA/ – Professor Khurshid Ahmad, a distinguished scholar, Islamic economist, reformer, and statesman, consistently sought to build bridges among people of diverse ideological backgrounds. This commitment to inclusivity is evident in the wide spectrum of individuals influenced by his ideas, his body of work, and the institutions he founded. Speakers observed this at a condolence reference held at the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), Islamabad, to honor the life, work, and enduring legacy of Prof Khurshid Ahmad, also the founding chairman of IPS, who passed away onRead More
Pakistan eager to enhance cooperation with SCO member states, says Atif Ikram Sheikh
Vast opportunities for cooperation exist in SCO member states in sectors including energy, trade, investment, and infrastructure, says President FPCCI Pakistan’s active role in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is appreciated, member states should work together to lift their people out of poverty, says SCO Secretary-General ISLAMABAD, APR 18 /DNA/ – President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Atif Ikram Sheikh, has stated that Pakistan is eager to enhance bilateral cooperation with the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). He emphasized that vast opportunitiesRead More
Two-week orientation & mobility training equips visually impaired
ISLAMABAD, APR 18: /DNA/ – The National Institute of Special Education, under the Directorate General of Special Education, concluded a landmark training program titled “Orientation and Mobility Techniques for Visually Impaired Persons” today in Islamabad. The training, held from April 7 to April 18, 2025, empowered 37 visually impaired individuals from across the country with key skills for independent living. Coordinated by the National Mobility & Independence Training Centre, the program drew participants from Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu & Kashmir. At the closing ceremony, Ms. Farah NazRead More