Thursday, July 10th, 2025
Arrest threat to Imran Khan sons in unjust
The recent announcement by the Pakistani government to arrest Imran Khan’s sons—Qasim Khan and Sulaiman Khan—upon their arrival in Pakistan is a deeply troubling move that reeks of political vendetta rather than justice. The brothers, who are British nationals, have expressed their intention to return to Pakistan to advocate for their father’s release and participate in political activities. Instead of upholding their legal and moral right to stand by their father, the government has chosen intimidation, further exposing its authoritarian tendencies. For years, the ruling coalition has criticized Imran KhanRead More
SAPM Tariq Fatemi Meets Russian First Deputy Energy Minister
MOSCOW, JULY 10 (DNA):As part of his two-day official visit to the Russian Federation, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Syed Tariq Fatemi, met with Russian First Deputy Minister of Energy, Pavel Sorokin, in Moscow today. During the meeting, the SAPM expressed satisfaction at the ongoing energy cooperation between the two countries, while confident of further expansion of ties in this vital sector. Additionally, he thanked First Deputy Minister of Energy for Russia’s cooperation in ensuring energy security of Pakistan. Noting the active engagement ofRead More
shehbaz sharif meets sheikha asma al thani, first qatari woman to summit nanga parbat
ISLAMABAD: JULY 10 (DNA):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif welcomed Sheikha Asma Al Thani, the pioneering Qatari mountaineer, in Islamabad today and congratulated her on becoming the first woman in Gulf and Qatar to successfully summit Nanga Parbat, the formidable “Killer Mountain” of Pakistan. During the meeting, the Prime Minister lauded Sheikha Asma’s remarkable courage, resilience, and determination in achieving this significant milestone. He commended her for being a source of inspiration for women and young girls across the world, especially in promoting gender empowerment through adventure and high-altitude sports. InRead More
Stable Media Vital for Business Growth and Investment, Says Senator Sarmad Ali
ISLAMABAD/DNA:Senator Sarmad Ali, Chairman of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), along with APNS Islamabad Chairman Faisal Zahid Malik, Khushnood Ali Khan, Ansar Bhatti, and other executive members, met with Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI). They congratulated Sheikh on his one-year extension as president. Also present were SM Tanveer Patron in chief UBG, FPCCI Vice President Tariq Jadon, Vice President Zaki Ijaz, Capital Office Chairman Karim Aziz Malik, and Coordination Chairman Malik Sohail. The meeting focused on in-depth discussions aboutRead More
AIOU Launches 2023-24 Non-Formal Education Report; Minister Siddiqui Urges Data-Driven Policy
ISLAMABAD: JULY 10 (DNA):The launching ceremony of Pakistan’s Non-Formal Education Report 2023-24 was held today at Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), with Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, attending as the chief guest. During the ceremony, Dr. Siddiqui formally unveiled the annual report, terming it a vital instrument for policy formulation and database development in the field of non-formal education. Federal Secretary for Education, Mr. Nadeem Mehbub, also participated in the event. The Minister appreciated the collaborative efforts of the JICA-supported AQAL Project and theRead More
Finance Minister Highlights Urgent Need for Population Management and Human Capital Investment at World Population Day Event
ISLAMABAD, JULY 10 (DNA):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, addressed a high-level national event organized by the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination in Islamabad today to mark World Population Day. The event was attended by Federal Minister for National Health Services Syed Mustafa Kamal, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, as well as prominent religious scholars, members of civil society, and senior government officials. In his address, the Finance Minister underscored thatRead More