Tuesday, July 1st, 2025
Plan unveiled to expand Gwadar port
ISLAMABAD, JUL 1 (DNA): The Ministry of Maritime Affairs has unveiled an ambitious plan to expand the operational capacity of Gwadar Port by establishing additional shipping lines and launching a new ferry service connecting Pakistan with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The announcement was made during a high-level meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, in Islamabad on Tuesday. Senior officials of the ministry attended the meeting. “The initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy to enhance regional connectivity, boost maritime trade, andRead More
Visit of the Honorable Federal Minister for Science and Technology Khalid Hussain Magsi to PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Lahore
LAHORE, JULY 1 (DNA):On 1st July , 2025, the Honorable Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Mr. Khalid Hussain Magsi, visited the PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Lahore. He was briefed by Director General Dr. Quratulain Syed on key R&D initiatives across PCSIR’s ten core centers. The Federal Minister toured the Display Hall, showcasing indigenous technologies in pharmaceuticals, food, chemicals, biotechnology, lab equipment, and energy-saving appliances. He also visited the Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC), where he was introduced to the “Patent Wall” and briefed on PCSIR’s efforts in technology commercialization.Read More
JCP to meet today to nominate chief justices of IHC, SHC, BHC
ISLAMABAD, JULY 1 (DNA): The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) is scheduled to meet today (Tuesday) to appoint permanent chief justices for the Islamabad High Court (IHC), Balochistan High Court (BHC), and Sindh High Court (SHC). The meeting will be chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi in his capacity as JCP chairman and will be attended by all commission members. Currently, Justice Sarfaraz Dogar is serving as acting chief justice of the IHC, Justice Rozi Khan Barrech is acting chief justice of the BHC, and Justice Junaid GhaffarRead More
Pakistan Assumes Presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of July 2025
ISLAMABAD, JULY 1 (DNA):Pakistan has assumed the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of July 2025. Pakistan undertakes this responsibility with a deep sense of purpose, humility and conviction. Our approach will continue to remain anchored in the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, respect for international law, and a steadfast commitment to multilateralism. As a country that has consistently advocated dialogue and diplomacy, Pakistan brings to the Security Council an objective, principled and balanced perspective shaped by its foreign policy, past experience at theRead More