Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
FM Dar welcomes US Business Council for Trade Collaboration
ISLAMABAD, MAY 6 /DNA/ – A delegation of the U.S. Pakistan Business Council (USPBC), U.S. Chamber of Commerce, called on the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, today. The delegation was led by the Senior Vice President for Asia at US Chamber of Commerce, Charles Freeman, and President of USPBC, Esperanza Gomez Jelalian, and included senior executives from leading US companies operating in Pakistan. DPM/FM underscored that geo-economics remains Pakistan’s top foreign policy priority. He appreciated the role of US private sector in strengthening Pakistan-U.S.Read More
PM Shehbaz Sharif greets Germany’s New Chancellor Friedrich Merz
ISLAMABAD, MAY 6 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended warm congratulations to Friedrich Merz on his election as the Chancellor of Germany. In his message, the Prime Minister expressed his best wishes for Chancellor Merz’s success in leading Germany toward greater progress and prosperity. The Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Germany and enhancing cooperation across all areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment, climate action, and people-to-people exchanges. He emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts to foster peace, stability, and development in both regions.
World Asthma Day observed to raise awareness
ISLAMABAD, MAY 06 (DNA) — World Asthma Day was observed on Tuesday to raise awareness about asthma and improve care for patients around the world. Talking to private news channel, the health experts emphasized the importance of early diagnosis, regular treatment, and avoiding triggers to manage asthma effectively. They urged people to consult doctors if they experience symptoms like shortness of breath, coughing, or wheezing. The theme for this year focused on promoting better access to asthma care for all, “Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for ALL”. Awareness walks, seminars, and freeRead More
President Zardari greets Putin on Victory Day, seeks deeper ties
ISLAMABAD, MAY 6 /DNA/ – President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further expand bilateral cooperation with the Russian Federation in the areas of trade, investment, technology, and people-to-people exchanges. Speaking at a ceremony marking the 80th Anniversary of Victory of the Russian Federation in the Great Patriotic War, President Asif Ali Zardari highlighted the growing momentum in Pakistan-Russia relations and expressed confidence that recent high-level interactions between the two countries have laid a solid foundation for deeper engagement and greater understanding. “I am confident that the bondsRead More
Sabahat Rahim Baig wins Youth Leadership Award Pakistan in Peshawar
PESHAWAR, MAY 6 /DNA/ – Sabahat Rahim Baig has achieved another youth Award. In a grand ceremony held at the Iran-Pakistan Cultural Center in Peshawar, under the chairmanship of former Governor Haji Ghulam Ali, Sabahat Rahim Baig was awarded the Youth Leadership Award Pakistan. The award was received by her brother wajahat baig from Assistant Commissioner Naseer Abbas Khalil, as Sabahat is currently abroad for educational purposes. Notably, Sabahat is the daughter of senior journalist Rahim Baig Lal from Chitral. She has previously won several awards, showcasing her outstanding achievements.
PM Shehbaz opens NIFTAC, calls it key to dismantling terror networks
ISLAMABAD, MAY 6 /DNA/ – The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister, Defence Minister, and Services Chiefs visited the newly established National Intelligence Fusion and Threat Assessment Centre (NIFTAC) today. The Prime Minister formally inaugurated the state-of-the-art NIFTAC Headquarters, which will serve as the central node for coordinating Pakistan’s national counterterrorism strategy. NIFTAC, a federal institution, integrates over 50 relevant federal and provincial departments and agencies into a unified intelligence and threat management architecture supported by a centralized national database. At the sub-nationalRead More