Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
RCCI Urges Deeper Trade Ties with Central Asia at Pakistan-Uzbekistan Business Forum
DNA The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has called for greater efforts to harness the vast untapped trade potential in Central Asia, emphasizing the need to enhance bilateral trade volumes and promote deeper collaboration between the business communities of Pakistan and Uzbekistan. Speaking at a high-level business forum hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Islamabad, RCCI President Mr. Usman Shaukat highlighted the significance of strengthening economic relations between the two nations. The forum, aimed at boosting trade and investment cooperation, brought together leading figuresRead More
Trilateral summit: Pakistan reiterates call for dialogue with India to resolve outstanding issues
BAKU, MAY 28 (DNA): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated Pakistan’s call for dialogue with India to ensure lasting peace in the region, saying that they need to sit on the table and address pressing challenges including Kashmir, water, and terrorism. “We must sit together and talk for the sake of peace… There are issues that demand immediate attention and must be addressed through dialogue,” the premier said while addressing Pakistan-Turkiye-Azerbaijan Trilateral Summit alongside presidents Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ilham Aliyev. The meeting comes as the premier continued hisRead More
German embassy in Islamabad hosted screening of a German classic movie
ISLAMABAD, MAY 28 /DNA/ -The German Embassy in Islamabad, in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut and Blackbox Sounds, hosted a special screening of the acclaimed German film, Der Untertan – The Kaiser’s Lackey. This 1951 cinematic work from then East Germany, is based on the novel by Heinrich Mann and is widely regarded as a classic of German cinema. The film chronicles the life of Diederich Hessling, a German industrialist in the early 20th century who rises through society by flattering those in power and oppressing those beneath him. The Kaiser’sRead More
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Azerbaijan visit
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent visit to Azerbaijan marks a significant step forward in Pakistan’s regional diplomacy and economic outreach. The visit, punctuated by warm diplomatic gestures, high-level meetings, and promising economic announcements, is a strong indication that Pakistan is looking eastward for strategic alliances and economic partnerships. Azerbaijan, a country that has consistently stood by Pakistan on key international issues, especially Kashmir, has once again shown its deep-rooted fraternal ties with Islamabad. During his visit, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked the Azerbaijani leadership for their unwavering support, particularly duringRead More
German delegation calls on Dr. Shahzad Waseem
DNA ISLAMABAD, MAY 28: Visiting German Federal Foreign Office delegate Mr. Tobias Krause called on Senator Dr. Shahzad Waseem at his residence to discuss matters of mutual interest and regional developments. The meeting reflected the continued engagement and deepening ties between Pakistan and Germany. During the discussion, Senator Dr. Shahzad Waseem underscored that Pakistan’s response to recent Indian aggression was swift and effective. He emphasized that Pakistan not only reaffirmed its conventional deterrence but also showcased its advancements in modern warfare capabilities and system integration. He stated that Pakistan’s narrative,Read More
PTI’s latest offer – a tactical retreat or a bid for political reconciliation?
In a move that has stirred intense debate across Pakistan’s political spectrum, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has extended what appears to be an open-ended offer to the government and the establishment. The message, delivered through the public statement of Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, is straightforward yet loaded with implications: “Tell us what PTI should do so that Imran Khan can be freed.” This unusual and striking appeal has raised eyebrows and triggered speculation about PTI’s current strategy and its future direction. Some critics have interpreted this statement as aRead More