Sunday, April 20th, 2025
RCCI, TRNC discuss halal meat, citrus trade potential
RAWALPINDI, APR 20 /DNA/ – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) had the distinct honor of hosting Dilsad Senol, Ambassador of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), during her official visit to the Chamber. During her visit, Senol held a productive meeting with RCCI President Mr. Usman Shaukat. The two leaders engaged in meaningful discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral trade ties and exploring new avenues of economic cooperation between Pakistan and TRNC. In his welcome address, RCCI President Mr. Usman Shaukat highlighted the Chamber’s initiatives in promotingRead More
400 Palestinian children among 9,900 arbitrarily detained by Israel
GAZA, APR 20 /DNA/ – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates reaffirms its unwavering support for the thousands of Palestinian detainees held arbitrarily in the illegal Israeli occupation detention centers. The Ministry salutes their steadfastness in the face of one of the most prolonged and systematic policies of oppression in modern history. To date, over 9,900 Palestinians are being held in the Israeli dungeons under inhumane and degrading conditions. Among them are 400 children, 29 women, and 51 journalists—all of whom are subjected to physical and psychological torture, deliberateRead More
Exotic birds, rare blooms captivate visitors at CDA event
ISLAMABAD, APR 20 /DNA/ – On the directions of the Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, the Environment Wing of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) organized a three-day “Flower and Birds Exhibition 2025 from 18 to 20 April at Rose & Jasmine Garden in Islamabad. Thousands of visitors, flower enthusiasts and nature lovers not only visited the exhibition but also placed orders worth millions of rupees for flowers. A large number of citizens from Islamabad participated enthusiastically and enjoyed the priceless spring blooms. According to details, theRead More
Morocco U-17 make history after winning their first AFCON title
BEIRUT: Morocco’s U-17 national football team made history on Saturday by winning their first Africa Cup of Nations 2025 title after edging past Mali 4-2 on penalty shootouts. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport The final match saw little in the way of clear chances, with both sides struggling to break the deadlock throughout 90 minutes of a goalless draw.In the second half, the Atlas Lions increased their tempo, obviously paving their way for a breakthrough, but could not hit the Malian net.With no goals to separate the two,Read More
Trump’s Dangerous redesigning of Bureaucarcy
Qamar Bashir President Donald J. Trump’s recently issued Executive Order 14171, which has introduced “Schedule F” under the title “Schedule Policy/Career,” marks a profound shift in the character of the American federal bureaucracy. Framed as a reform to instill accountability and efficiency in the policy-making segments of the federal workforce, the order gives the executive branch broad authority to reclassify and terminate thousands of civil servants whose roles intersect with policy execution. In doing so, it threatens to undermine the very foundations upon which democratic governance is built—foundations that restRead More
FBR faces Rs703B shortfall amid revised revenue targets: PIAF
ISLAMABAD, APR 20 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Association Front (PIAF) has called for focusing on lowering tariffs on smuggling-prone items, increasing the share of direct taxes in revenue and lowering the slab of indirect taxes in the forthcoming budget to achieve key economic targets set for the new year. To fill the gap between demand and supply of energy, maximum funds should be allocated for the construction of water reservoirs and tapping of Thar Coal, he added. The PIAF Chairman Fahimur Rehman Saigol, Senior Vice chairman NasrullahRead More