Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
Irish envoys meet Syed Naveed Qamar to strengthen ties
ISLAMABAD, JUL 15 /DNA/ – The Ambassador of Ireland to Pakistan, Mary O’Neill, along with the Deputy Ambassador of Ireland, Declan Johnston, called on the Hon’ble MNA/Chairman Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, Syed Naveed Qamar, today at the Parliament House in Islamabad. The meeting focused on areas of mutual interest between Pakistan and Ireland, with discussions centering on the bilateral relationship and ongoing efforts and collaborations, particularly in relation to the establishment of the Parliamentary Budget Office. Syed Naveed Qamar presented the Ambassador Mary O’Neill and Deputy Ambassador DeclanRead More
Pakistan calls for peace, dialogue at SCO Foreign Ministers’ meeting
Tianjin, China – 15 Jul /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Mohammad Ishaq Dar, delivered a strong statement at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Tianjin, China, emphasizing Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to regional stability, multilateralism, and peaceful dispute resolution. Addressing fellow foreign ministers, Mr. Dar expressed gratitude to China for its warm hospitality and commended its leadership in strengthening the SCO during its chairmanship. He also extended congratulations to Belarus on its full membership in the organization. SCO as aRead More
Rs 40 Billion Dried Up: Sindh’s RO Water Plant Exposes Deep Corruption and Dysfunction
Over 2,500 RO and UF plants installed across Sindh to provide clean drinking water, yet 70% remain dysfunctional. Billions squandered in fake tenders, ghost installations, and political patronage while citizens thirst. By Nazir Siyal / DNA KARACHI: A massive corruption scandal has engulfed the Sindh government’s much-publicized Reverse Osmosis (RO) water plant initiative, revealing decades of misuse of funds, political favoritism, fake tenders, and abysmal performance of over 2,500 RO and Ultra Filtration (UF) plants installed across the province. Despite spending over Rs 40 billion on the Drinking Water HubRead More
COAS, Indonesian Defence Minister discuss regional security dynamics
RAWALPINDI, 15 Jul /DNA/ – Lieutenant General Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (Retd), Minister of Defence of Indonesia leading a delegation comprising representatives from various services and intelligence agencies called on the Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff at General Headquarters, today. During the meeting both sides exchanged views on bilateral defence collaboration, regional security dynamics and avenues to further strengthen military ties. The meeting underscored the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the two countries. Field Marshal highlighted the importance of mutual cooperation in maintaining peace and stabilityRead More
UK introduces eVisas for Pakistani and skilled workers
Most main applicants travelling to the UK on study or work-related visas will no longer need a physical sticker visa in passports from today (15 July). ISLAMABAD, JUL 15 /DNA/ – The UK Government is replacing physical immigration documents for most student and worker visas with a digital proof of immigration status, an eVisa. An eVisa is an online record of a person’s immigration permission in the UK, and any conditions which apply, which can be viewed by creating and accessing an online UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account. eVisasRead More
Japan grants 379 million yen for Pakistan education program
ISLAMABAD, JUL 15 /DNA/ – The Government of Japan has extended grant aid worth approximately 379 million Japanese Yen for the implementation of the Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) FY 2025 Program in Pakistan. A formal signing ceremony was held in Islamabad, where Notes Verbale were signed and exchanged between H.E. Mr. AKAMATSU Shuichi, the Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, and Dr. Kazim Niaz, Secretary, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Government of Pakistan. Additionally, a Grant Agreement outlining the implementation details of the project for fiscal year 2025 was signed betweenRead More