Saturday, April 19th, 2025
Govt warns of foreign plots to destabilize Pakistan like Palestine
ISLAMABAD, APR 19 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has said that there are efforts, backed by foreign funding, to weaken Pakistan in the same manner as Palestine, Iran, Iraq, and Yemen. However, the government is committed to eliminating internal and external terrorism and ensuring economic development. He emphasized that it is essential to convey Allama Iqbal’s message of “khudi” (selfhood) to the youth to shape their character. At present, it is vital that we adopt Iqbal’s concept of selfhood and intellectual courage to wiselyRead More
Cross-Border Progress: Dar, Hanafi push for stronger regional links
ISLAMABAD, APR 19 /DNA/ – DPM/FM, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, met with the Acting Afghan DPM, Mullah Abdul Salam Hanafi. The two leaders discussed all issues of mutual interest, including peace and security, and people-to-people contacts. They agreed to enhance bilateral trade, transit and economic cooperation, to the mutual benefit of the people of both countries. They agreed to remain engaged to achieve the full potential of regional economic development, including through realization of trans-regional connectivity projects.
Pakistan, Afghanistan commit to joint efforts for peace and progress
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to enhance cooperation and work jointly towards regional peace and development after Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reached Kabul on a day-long official visit. The DPM is leading a high-level delegation talks held in Kabul at the invitation of Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. The delegation comprises of Special Representative for Afghanistan Ambassador Sadiq Khan, Special Assistant of Prime Minister Tariq Bajwa, federal secretaries for commerce, railways and interior, as well as other senior officials, Foreign Office spokesperson saidRead More
Oman Ambassador lauds ICCI’s expo as key step for bilateral trade growth
ISLAMABAD, APR 19 /DNA/ – The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), in collaboration with Pakistan International Property Exhibition (PIPEX), is set to organize the “Build & Invest Expo 2025” in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, on May 23-24, 2025. The event, dedicated to real estate and allied industries, will be held at the prestigious Grand Hyatt Muscat. A soft launch of the expo was held in Islamabad in an impressive ceremony, which was attended by a large number of business community members from various sectors, particularly real estate andRead More
UBG demands PM intervention as transport strike halts export trade
KARACHI, APR 19 /DNA/ – President of the United Business Group (UBG), Zubair Tufail, has expressed serious concern over the ongoing goods transporters’ strike, now in its fifth consecutive day at Karachi’s ports and container terminals. He said the strike is causing severe damage to the export sector, and that if the government had granted the transporters a six-month extension for vehicle fitness compliance, exporters and the national treasury could have avoided losses amounting to millions of dollars. According to UBG’s central spokesperson Gulzar Firoz, President UBG Zubair Tufail pointedRead More
Stray dogs pose serious threat in Sector G-11/1
“It’s no longer just a nuisance—it’s a public health emergency,” said a local community representative. “Someone must be held accountable before a serious tragedy occurs.” DNA ISLAMABAD: The residents of Sector G-11/1, particularly those living along Street 22, are facing a growing menace of stray dogs that has turned daily life into a nightmare. With no concrete action from the Capital Development Authority (CDA) or Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI), locals are now demanding immediate government intervention to ensure public safety. Dozens of stray dogs have taken over the streets inRead More