Friday, May 30th, 2025
FPCCI praises CDA’s fee cuts, calls it a business boost
ISLAMABAD, MAY 30 /DNA/ – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), welcomed the significant decisions made by the CDA Board. He stated that measures such as the reduction in trade conversion fees and the review of industrial plot rates are commendable steps. The decision to charge residential rates instead of industrial rates for farmhouses is also a step in the right direction. He mentioned that FPCCI had brought this crucial issue to the attention of Special Assistant to the Prime Minister,Read More
CJCSC Gen Mirza: India’s ‘strategic miscalculation’ cannot be ruled out
“Issues can only be resolved by dialogue… They cannot be resolved on the battlefield,” says most senior army official Centreline Report SINGAPORE: Pakistan and India are close to reducing the troop build up along their border to levels before conflict erupted between the nuclear-armed neighbours this month, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza said on Friday, although he warned the crisis had increased the risk of escalation in the future. Both sides used fighter jets, missiles, drones and artillery in four days of clashes, theirRead More
UAE Embassy Visa Application Procedure announced
ISLAMABAD, MAY 30 /DNA/ – The UAE Visa Center in Islamabad wishes to inform all prospective visa applicants that effective Monday, June 2, 2025, only applicants with confirmed biometric appointments will be entertained at the UAE Embassy for visa processing and related formalities. This decision has been taken to ensure streamlined and efficient processing of visa applications and to reduce unnecessary crowding at the center. Important Guidelines for Applicants: Appointment Requirement: From June 2 onward, only applicants who possess a valid appointment code for biometric and document verification will beRead More
Poland’s Multifaceted R2P Response to Ukraine
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer The concept of the Responsibility to Protect (R2P), formally adopted by the United Nations in 2005, marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of global humanitarian norms. Grounded in the commitment to prevent genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity, R2P rests on three pillars: the responsibility of states to protect their populations, the international community’s duty to assist in building this capacity and the obligation to take timely and decisive action when a state fails to safeguard its population. Poland’s response to Russia’sRead More
The Role of Okara Cantonment Security and Development
Arooj Fatima Okara Cantonment, commonly known as OkaraCantt, is a prominent military-administered area situated in the Okara District of Punjab, Pakistan. The cantonment is not only important due to its military value but also serves as a bridge between the defense establishment and the surrounding civilian population. Located near the city of Okara, it plays a dual role, offering military facilities alongside civilian services and infrastructure. Three key entry points secure OkaraCantt: Al-Jehad Gate, Al-Barq Check Post and the Runway Gate, which regulate access and ensure tight security.The origins ofRead More
Rivals neck-and-neck ahead of Poland’s ‘clash of civilisations’ vote
WARSAW, MAY 30 (AFP/APP): Warsaw’s pro-EU mayor and a nationalist historian vying for Poland’s presidency hold their last day of campaigning on Friday, with opinion polls predicting a close race in Sunday’s vote, which will determine the direction of the key central European EU and NATO member. Centrist Warsaw mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, 53, faces off against right-leaning Karol Nawrocki, 42, on Sunday in a runoff presidential vote, with some analysts describing the contest as a “clash of civilisations.” Latest polls predict a close race, with 50.6 percent of the voteRead More