Thursday, July 24th, 2025
PM forms committee for improving civil service structure
ISLAMABAD, Jul 24 (APP/DNA):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday formed a committee under the chairmanship of Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal to develop recommendations for aligning the civil services with modern-day requirements and improving the civil service structure. The prime minister directed the committee to present comprehensive reform-based recommendations after detailed consultations within one month. Presiding over a meeting regarding civil services reforms here, the prime minister directed to develop recommendations regarding merit-based recruitment of top talent, development of KPI-based performance targets for promotions, and improvement of the ACR (AnnualRead More
Pakistan, Indonesia pledge stronger cultural and heritage ties amid deepening bilateral friendship
ISLAMABAD, Jul 24 (DNA):In a significant step towards deepening cultural cooperation, Pakistan and Indonesia have reaffirmed their resolve to strengthen bilateral ties through heritage preservation, cultural diplomacy, and people-to-people exchanges. The commitment came during a meeting between Mr. Rahmat Hindiarta, Minister Counsellor for Public Diplomacy at the Indonesian Embassy, and Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Division, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, where both sides celebrated their shared civilizational legacy and explored new avenues of collaboration rooted in spiritual and historical commonalities. During the meeting, both sides underscored the time-honored relationshipRead More
Saudi Naval Chief Meets CJCSC in Rawalpindi to Discuss Regional Maritime Security
RAWALPINDI, JULY 24 : Vice Admiral Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Ghuraybi, Chief of the Naval Staff, Royal Saudi Naval Forces called on General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi. During the meeting, both dignitaries discussed the evolving regional security dynamics both within Middle East & South Asia with particular focus on maritime security. CJCSC highlighted the historical brotherly relations between Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Islamic Republic of Pakistan and emphasized mutual resolve for enhancing existing bilateral defence cooperation.Read More
Pakistan, WB resolve to expand cooperation, achieve long-term development goals
ISLAMABAD, Jul 24 (DNA):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met with Regional Vice President of the World Bank for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAAP) Ousmane Dione, where they expressed a shared commitment to further strengthening cooperation in the coming years to achieve long-term development goals and build a prosperous future for the people of Pakistan. During the meeting, the prime minister especially thanked World Bank President Ajay Banga and former Country Director for Pakistan Najy Benhassine for their pivotal role in advancing the new CountryRead More
Chinese Ambassador Calls on President Asif Ali Zardari
ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of China to Pakistan, Mr. Jiang Zaidong, presents a birthday message from President Xi Jinping to President Asif Ali Zardari, conveying warm wishes on his upcoming birthday, at Aiwan-e- Sadr, Islamabad. -DNA Mahnoor Ansar ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, Mr. Jiang Zaidong, called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr and discussed matters of bilateral importance. During the meeting, President Zardari said that Pakistan attaches utmost importance to its relations with China and is keen to further strengthen bilateral cooperation inRead More