Thursday, April 24th, 2025
Pahalgam attack and subsequent Indian actions part of recurring strategy, not isolated incident: Experts
ISLAMABAD, APRIL 24 (DNA): The Pahalgam incident and India’s subsequent unilateral measures did not happen in isolation but as part of a deliberate and recurring strategy to reshape regional dynamics to Pakistan’s detriment. The timing of the incident, its historical parallels, and the swift, coordinated media campaign that followed signal a calculated move by India. This intent is further reflected in actions taken without evidence or identified perpetrators, such as suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and closing the Attari border. To respond effectively, Pakistan must pursue a strategic, measured, andRead More
Ministers to raise exporters’ concerns at top level amid policy challenges PRGMEA says EFS changes, tax shift, US tariffs threaten exports
LAHORE, APR 24 (DNA): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, and Federal Minister for Defence, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, have pledged to raise the critical concerns of exporters at the highest levels of government. Speaking at a high-level Exporters’ Convention hosted by the Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) in Sialkot, both ministers assured the industry of their unwavering support. The event was attended by representatives from PHMA, PSGMEA, PGMEA, PSIMA, PLGMEA, and the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI). Prof. Ahsan IqbalRead More
Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi Engages with Students at the British University in Dubai
DUBAI: APR 24 (DNA):Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan’s Envoy to the UAE visited the British University in Dubai today, where he was warmly received by Vice Chancellor Professor Abdullah Alshamsi and faculty members. During his visit, Ambassador Tirmizi delivered an insightful lecture on the historical and strategic ties between Pakistan and the UAE. He highlighted Pakistan’s rich cultural heritage, tracing its roots to ancient civilizations like the Indus Valley and Gandhara. The Ambassador also emphasized the country’s diverse geography, including the Himalayas, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush mountain ranges, which featureRead More
Pakistan, Russia Strengthen Commodity Trade Ties During High-Level Meeting In Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: APR 24 (DNA):Aimed at deepening economic collaboration, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, held a high-level meeting with Mr. Dmitriy Chernyshev, Vice President of the Saint Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange (SPIMEX), along with his delegation, at the Ministry of Commerce on April 24. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral trade mechanisms through institutional exchange platforms and exploring new frameworks for real goods trading between the two countries. During the meeting, Minister Jam Kamal Khan reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to fostering trade ties with Russia, highlighting the progress madeRead More
‘Diverting Pakistan’s water will be treated as act of war’, Islamabad warns New Delhi
ISLAMABAD, APR 24 (DNA): In a major development, the National Security Committee (NSC) has warned that any move by India to divert the flow of water, lawfully belonging to Pakistan, will be considered an act of war. The warning was issued in a strongly worded communiqué following a high-level NSC — the top civil-military decision-making body — meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday. The NSC categorically rejected India’s unilateral decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, calling the agreement vital for regional stability. It emphasised that waterRead More
PRGMEA Urges Action on EFS Reforms, Tax Policy Reversal, and U.S. Tariff Impact
LAHORE, APR 24 (DNA): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, and Federal Minister for Defence, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, have pledged to raise the critical concerns of exporters at the highest levels of government. Speaking at a high-level Exporters’ Convention hosted by the Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) in Sialkot, both ministers assured the industry of their unwavering support. The event was attended by representatives from PHMA, PSGMEA, PGMEA, SIMAP, PLGMEA, and the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI). Prof. Ahsan IqbalRead More