Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
RCCI to Organize 2-Day Med-Health Expo & Summit on July 29
DNA Rawalpindi, July 22 — The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) is set to host a two-day Health Expo and Summit on July 29-30, aimed at exploring the export potential of Pakistan’s health and pharmaceutical sectors while addressing key challenges faced by the industry. RCCI President Usman Shaukat shared that Pakistan holds significant untapped potential in the pharmaceutical export market due to its advanced drug manufacturing capabilities, skilled workforce, and the rising global demand for affordable medicines. “Pakistan is recognized for producing high-quality generic drugs at competitive prices,Read More
Replacing India with China in SAARC: A Strategic Masterstroke
By Qamar Bashir For decades, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was envisioned as a platform for unity, prosperity, and regional integration among the diverse and populous nations of South Asia. With over two billion people and a wealth of natural and human resources, the SAARC region held tremendous promise. Yet despite this potential, SAARC has remained paralyzed—reduced to ceremonial meetings, unfulfilled resolutions, and a legacy of frustration. The principal reason for its failure has been the hegemonic posture and political intransigence of India, which consistently prioritized itsRead More
Bangladesh edge Pakistan in second T20I to register first-ever series victory
DHAKA: Wicketkeeper batter Jaker Ali’s gutsy half-century, followed by a ruthless bowling effort, led Bangladesh to a historic victory over Pakistan in the second T20I of the three-match series here at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Tuesday. The victory helped Bangladesh to register their first-ever series triumph over Pakistan in T20Is. Set to chase a modest 134-run target, Pakistan’s batting unit unfolded on 126 on the second delivery of the final over. The Green Shirts had an agonising start to their innings as their opener Saim Ayub (one) gotRead More
Bangladesh post 134-run target for Pakistan in 2nd T20I
MIRPUR, JUL 22: Bangladesh posted a modest target of 134 runs for Pakistan in the second clash of the three-match T20I series at the Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka, on Tuesday. A collective bowling effort from the pacers helped Pakistan bowl out Bangladesh for 133. Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha’s decision to bowl first bore fruit as the touring side’s pace-laden bowling attack put them in early command. Fast-bowling all-rounder Faheem Ashraf gave the Green Shirts their first breakthrough in the second over by getting opener MohammadRead More
UN Adopts Pakistan-Sponsored Resolution on Peaceful Dispute Settlement
ISLAMABAD, JUL 22 /DNA/ – The Security Council today unanimously adopted Pakistan-sponsored resolution on “Strengthening Mechanisms for Peaceful Settlement of Disputes”. The adoption of the resolution in the Security Council session, presided over by the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, is a noteworthy development. The resolution is an important contribution to the promotion of international peace and security through the use of preventive diplomacy, conflict prevention measures and dispute resolution by peaceful means. The Security Council Resolution 2788 (2005) seeks to strengthen mechanisms for peaceful settlement ofRead More
US to charge $250 addl visa fee
DNA WASHINGTON: The United States will soon require international visitors to pay a “visa integrity fee” of at least $250, a new addition to existing visa application costs, according to a provision in the Trump administration’s recently enacted domestic policy bill, CNN reported on Tuesday. In the fiscal year 2024, the US issued nearly 11 million non-immigrant visas according to the State Department. These encompass international students, many leisure and business travellers and other temporary visitors. The new fee will apply to all visitors requiring non-immigrant visas to enter theRead More