Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
Farewell call: Pakistan attaches great Importance to its ties With Austria: Zardari
Outgoing Austrian Ambassador Pays Farewell Call on President Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD, JUL 23 /DNA/ – The outgoing Austrian Ambassador to Pakistan, Mrs. Andrea Wicke, paid a farewell call on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Tuesday. The meeting was marked by warmth, goodwill, and a shared commitment to further deepening bilateral ties between Austria and Pakistan. Also present during the meeting was Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, reflecting the significance attached by Pakistan’s leadership to the enduring and growing relationship with Austria. President Zardari lauded Ambassador Wicke forRead More
Gorakh Hills Station Scam: Fake contracts, same address
Audit reveals Rs 38.5 million awarded to four contractors sharing the same address; Rs 3 billion spent with little on-ground development; gross violations in procurement, tax evasion, and overpayments totaling over Rs 17 billion. By Nazir Siyal KARACHI: A massive financial scandal has rocked the Gorakh Hills Development Authority (GHDA), exposing deep-rooted corruption, fake contracts, and gross mismanagement of over Rs 17 billion in public funds. A government audit of the past eight years has revealed alarming irregularities in project execution, procurement practices, and payments, with little to no visibleRead More
Rwanda high commissioner, Chairman CDA discuss cooperation
Chairman CDA apprised H.E. Fatou Harerimana, the High Commissioner of Rwanda about the performance of CDA especially key development projects completed as well as the initiatives currently underway in Islamabad, including the Authority’s vision for transforming the capital into a modern, inclusive, and environmentally sustainable city DNA ISLAMABAD, JUL 23: Fatou Harerimana, the High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda to Pakistan called on the Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa at CDA Headquarters today. The meeting held in a very cordial atmosphere inRead More
Pakistan, Bangladesh boost ties with security, visa-free travel deals
DHAKA, JUL 23 /DNA/ – Federal Interior Minister of Pakistan, Mohsin Naqvi, held a significant meeting with Bangladesh’s Interior Minister, Lieutenant General (Retd.) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, during his official visit to Dhaka. The Bangladeshi minister extended a warm welcome to Minister Naqvi upon his arrival at the Ministry of Interior, where he was also presented with a Guard of Honor in a formal ceremony. The discussions between the two ministers focused on enhancing bilateral relations and advancing mutual cooperation in key areas of shared interest. A major breakthrough was achievedRead More
Outgoing Austrian Ambassador Pays Farewell Call on President
ISLAMABAD; JULY 23 (DNA): The outgoing Ambassador of Austria to Pakistan, Mrs. Andrea Wicke, paid a farewell call on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr. The President appreciated her efforts in strengthening bilateral cooperation during her tenure. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi was also present in the meeting. During the meeting, President Zardari said that Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Austria and emphasized the need to enhance trade and economic ties for the mutual benefit of both countries. He highlighted the vast potential of Pakistan’s tourism sector andRead More